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An interview with Fanni Compton
In this podcast Helen chats with performer, and self-professed ‘Queen of Improvisation’ Fanni Compton ...

Playing Intimate Scenes and Your Wellbeing
" Intimate moments shouldn’t feel isolating and if we are ever ‘bleeding on the floor,’ in rehearsal or performance, it ...

Vulnerability as a Performer – Preparing for intimate scenes
In this first of 2 webinars with renowned Intimacy Coordinator, Vanessa Coffey, Helen and Vanessa discusses the demands on performers ...

Body Image Tips
Just because you work in an industry that reinforces society’s impossible beauty standards, it doesn’t mean that you can’t be ...

Chatting with an Intimacy Coordinator
In this podcast Helen talks to Vanessa Coffey, one of the UK's leading Intimacy Coordinators ...

Bullying and Harassment in the Performing Arts Industries (Part 2)
In this second article on the subject, Helen Jeffery explores what performers can do to tackle ‘Bullying’ and ‘Harassment’ and ...

UK Arts Charities
The following are a list of UK Arts Charities that can offer support to Performers.  Actor’s Benevolent FundA charity for professional ...

How to Run a Learning or Support Based Peer Group
This course is for anyone wanting to find out how to set up and run a SUPPORT or LEARNING based ...

An Introduction to Samwell Peer Groups
In this video, Helen explains the difference between social, activity, support and learning based peer groups ...

How to Run a Social or Activity Based Peer Group
This course is for anyone wanting to find out how to set up and run a SOCIAL or ACTIVITY based ...

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- Imposter Syndrome
- Building Resilience
- Bullying and Harassment
- Balancing Career & Relationships