The unique techniques and style of ‘S|T|R|A|Y|S’ demanded performances with more physicality than would be required for a traditionally shot
film. The casting process therefore focused on finding an ensemble of new faces with a strong background in theatrical as well as on-camera
performance. The core ensemble was supported by a cast of established actors.
The unique techniques and style of ‘S|T|R|A|Y|S’ demanded performances with more physicality than would be required for a traditionally shot
film. The casting process therefore focused on finding an ensemble of new faces with a strong background in theatrical as well as on-camera
performance. The core ensemble was supported by a cast of established actors.
Phil – The Corporate Business Owner
Business has slowed in the wake of the economic downturn, but the company is strong enough to absorb the shock, allowing Phil to maintain his lifestyle. However, along with his step-daughter, Mia, he is grieving for the loss of his wife, Andrea, and struggling to let go of the past.
A regular face of stage and screen since 1982, Tim Bentinck has been a cornerstone of the BBC Radio schedule for 35 years, playing David Archer in Radio 4’s flagship agricultural soap, The Archers.
Phil – The Corporate Business Owner
Business has slowed in the wake of the economic downturn, but the company is strong enough to absorb the shock, allowing Phil to maintain his lifestyle. However, along with his step-daughter, Mia, he is grieving for the loss of his wife, Andrea, and struggling to let go of the past.
A regular face of stage and screen since 1982, Tim Bentinck has been a cornerstone of the BBC Radio schedule for 35 years, playing David Archer in Radio 4’s flagship agricultural soap, The Archers.
Tim Bentinck
Jeff – The I.T. Technician
Jeff works long hours as an employee in Bill’s small I.T. firm. Jeff feels he is being taken advantage of, both at work and in his social life, where he is constantly dismissed unless someone needs his technical help..
Now based in Barcelona, Carl initially trained in musical theatre, with a heavy emphasis on dance. Since then he has appeared in numerous theatre productions, features and television productions including the 2016 feature D is for Detroit and the US period drama Still Star-Crossed, from Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes.
Jeff – The I.T. Technician
Jeff works long hours as an employee in Bill’s small I.T. firm. Jeff feels he is being taken advantage of, both at work and in his social life, where he is constantly dismissed unless someone needs his technical help..
Now based in Barcelona, Carl initially trained in musical theatre, with a heavy emphasis on dance. Since then he has appeared in numerous theatre productions, features and television productions including the 2016 feature D is for Detroit and the US period drama Still Star-Crossed, from Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes.
Carl Chambers
Adam – The Unemployed Youth
Recently made redundant, Adam is spiralling into debt and desperate for help as he turns to alcohol to cope with his woes.
With appearances in several short films, Jack Dingley has gone on to find success behind the camera. He won ‘Best Factual Film’ at the RTS awards 2017 for The Safest Place in the World, his directorial debut.
Adam – The Unemployed Youth
Recently made redundant, Adam is spiralling into debt and desperate for help as he turns to alcohol to cope with his woes.
With appearances in several short films, Jack Dingley has gone on to find success behind the camera. He won ‘Best Factual Film’ at the RTS awards 2017 for The Safest Place in the World, his directorial debut.
Jack Dingley
Mick – The Entrepreneur
Mick runs the local bar. His entrepreneurial independence has come at a cost however, and as the effects of the economic downturn become apparent, Mick must face the wider consequences of his choices.
With a long list of credits, both in short films and theatre, as both an actor and director, Nick’s astonishing ability to perform at a wide range of tempos allowed him to present Mick’s conflicted indecision with incredible poignancy.
Mick – The Entrepreneur
Mick runs the local bar. His entrepreneurial independence has come at a cost however, and as the effects of the economic downturn become apparent, Mick must face the wider consequences of his choices.
With a long list of credits, both in short films and theatre, as both an actor and director, Nick’s astonishing ability to perform at a wide range of tempos allowed him to present Mick’s conflicted indecision with incredible poignancy.
Nick Downes
Grace – The Abandoned
Having raised her son alone, Grace has always had to be self-reliant. However, as the financial crisis starts to affect her family, she is asked to clean up another mess.
A mainstay of British television, Trudie Goodwin starred in The Bill from its very first episode until 2007. She has since gone on to appear in many other long running British television shows, as well as returning to her theatrical roots. Trudie uses her mastery of subtle physicality to reflect Grace’s buried resentment.
Grace – The Abandoned
Having raised her son alone, Grace has always had to be self-reliant. However, as the financial crisis starts to affect her family, she is asked to clean up another mess.
A mainstay of British television, Trudie Goodwin starred in The Bill from its very first episode until 2007. She has since gone on to appear in many other long running British television shows, as well as returning to her theatrical roots. Trudie uses her mastery of subtle physicality to reflect Grace’s buried resentment.
Trudie Goodwin
Will – The Punk Poet
A ‘Trust-a-farian’, Will is a tourist in the culture of the impoverished. As the impacts of the financial decline are felt, the unfocused indignation of his ‘poetry’ finds much more specific targets..
Joshua trained in London, at Arts Ed. With a fantastic instinct for dynamic and energetic performances on both stage and screen, Joshua has gone on to appear in BBC television shows such as Doctor Who, Casualty, Doctors and Siblings.
Will – The Punk Poet
A ‘Trust-a-farian’, Will is a tourist in the culture of the impoverished. As the impacts of the financial decline are felt, the unfocused indignation of his ‘poetry’ finds much more specific targets..
Joshua trained in London, at Arts Ed. With a fantastic instinct for dynamic and energetic performances on both stage and screen, Joshua has gone on to appear in BBC television shows such as Doctor Who, Casualty, Doctors and Siblings.
Joshua Hayes
Bill – The Small Business Owner
Struggling to keep his business afloat under the current economic pressures, Bill is having to push his employees harder and harder to achieve the same results with fewer resources.
A long-time collaborator with director Antonia Bird, with a myriad of dramatic credits on his resume, Kit Jackson portrays Bill with the perfect balance of frustrated anger and desperation.
Bill – The Small Business Owner
Struggling to keep his business afloat under the current economic pressures, Bill is having to push his employees harder and harder to achieve the same results with fewer resources.
A long-time collaborator with director Antonia Bird, with a myriad of dramatic credits on his resume, Kit Jackson portrays Bill with the perfect balance of frustrated anger and desperation.
Kit Jackson
Mags – The Minimum Wage Worker
Mags juggles multiple minimum wage jobs to make ends meet, struggling to maintain her relationships in the process. Mags is being stretched to her limit and is desperate to escape. Something has to change..
Charlotte is an incredibly versatile performer, working as an actor, musician and puppeteer, predominantly on stage. With talents for both drama and comedy, she has recently been on several world tours with children’s theatre, most recently The Snail and The Whale produced by Tall Stories, which toured Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Mags – The Minimum Wage Worker
Mags juggles multiple minimum wage jobs to make ends meet, struggling to maintain her relationships in the process. Mags is being stretched to her limit and is desperate to escape. Something has to change..
Charlotte is an incredibly versatile performer, working as an actor, musician and puppeteer, predominantly on stage. With talents for both drama and comedy, she has recently been on several world tours with children’s theatre, most recently The Snail and The Whale produced by Tall Stories, which toured Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Charlotte Mafham
The Interviewer
This human resources manager is tired of repeating the same old questions to candidates, and even more weary of hearing the same old answers..
Well known for his lead roles in Armando Iannucci’s comedies The Thick of It and In the Loop, as well as dramatic performances such as Lord Carrington in The Iron Lady, James Smith presents a sympathetic menace as The Interviewer.
The Interviewer
This human resources manager is tired of repeating the same old questions to candidates, and even more weary of hearing the same old answers..
Well known for his lead roles in Armando Iannucci’s comedies The Thick of It and In the Loop, as well as dramatic performances such as Lord Carrington in The Iron Lady, James Smith presents a sympathetic menace as The Interviewer.
James Smith
James – The Banker
James, an affluent health freak, works in the banking sector. However, this successful ‘sell-out’ is not immune from the effects of the financial crash and struggles to maintain a façade as he tries to hide his growing desperation.
Hugely talented in both cinematic and theatrical performance, Tommy appeared in several short films, television series such as Casualty, Top Boy and A Touch of Cloth, and also performed in The Country Wife at the ‘Royal Exchange, Manchester’. Tommy went on to appear in further short films and plays after the ‘S|T|R|A|Y|S’ shoot, before he sadly passed away in 2013.
James – The Banker
James, an affluent health freak, works in the banking sector. However, this successful ‘sell-out’ is not immune from the effects of the financial crash and struggles to maintain a façade as he tries to hide his growing desperation.
Hugely talented in both cinematic and theatrical performance, Tommy appeared in several short films, television series such as Casualty, Top Boy and A Touch of Cloth, and also performed in The Country Wife at the ‘Royal Exchange, Manchester’. Tommy went on to appear in further short films and plays after the ‘S|T|R|A|Y|S’ shoot, before he sadly passed away in 2013.
Tommy Vine
Marshall – The Solicitor
Marshall runs a small high street solicitor’s firm. He’s always eager to please even if he’s not always able to help..
As both an actor and a writer, Mike Walling has long been a well-known figure in the British sitcom scene. With a flair for physical comedy, and impeccable timing Mike brings an incredible energy as the film’s comic relief.
Marshall – The Solicitor
Marshall runs a small high street solicitor’s firm. He’s always eager to please even if he’s not always able to help..
As both an actor and a writer, Mike Walling has long been a well-known figure in the British sitcom scene. With a flair for physical comedy, and impeccable timing Mike brings an incredible energy as the film’s comic relief.
Mike Walling
Mia – The Blogger
Mia, the blogger, is frustrated by her lack of success breaking into journalism. At the same time, she must reconnect with her step-father as she tries come to terms with the loss of her mother.
Having trained at both the Drama Centre, London and the Vakhtangov Institute, Taniel has appeared in shows such as Tyrant (Fox 21) and Catastrophe (Avalon Television, Channel 4). She is also a writer and producer in her own right, most recently taking her theatre production of Brazil to the Edinburgh International Festival.
Mia – The Blogger
Mia, the blogger, is frustrated by her lack of success breaking into journalism. At the same time, she must reconnect with her step-father as she tries come to terms with the loss of her mother.
Having trained at both the Drama Centre, London and the Vakhtangov Institute, Taniel has appeared in shows such as Tyrant (Fox 21) and Catastrophe (Avalon Television, Channel 4). She is also a writer and producer in her own right, most recently taking her theatre production of Brazil to the Edinburgh International Festival.