Acting Classes, Agent and Casting Workshops in London and Online
At Just Add Milk Productions (JAM), we provide affordable, high-quality acting classes, casting workshops, and agent workshops for actors at every stage of their career. Whether you’re training in London or joining us online from anywhere in the world, our workshops connect you directly with leading casting directors, agents, and industry professionals.
Acting Classes in London and Online
Our acting classes take place at the Old Diorama Arts Centre, London, and online via Zoom, giving actors across the UK and internationally the chance to train with us. JAM workshops are designed to be accessible and affordable while offering top-level industry insight.
Casting Workshops in London
We host weekly casting director workshops in London with some of the biggest names in theatre, TV, and film. Previous workshops have featured casting directors such as:
Faye Timby (Sophie Holland Casting – The Witcher, Netflix)
Olivia Brittain (Dune, Legendary Pictures)
Sacha Garrett (Nina Gold Casting)
Our London casting workshops are among the most affordable in the UK, giving actors the opportunity to perform, receive feedback, and build vital connections.
Agent Workshops
Our agent workshops are hosted by leading UK acting agencies including CAM, United Agents, Curtis Brown, and Independent Talent. These sessions are perfect if you’re seeking representation or want professional insight into how to approach and work with agents.
The Luke Westlake Scholarship
Each year, JAM runs the Luke Westlake Scholarship, supporting second-year acting students at drama schools and universities. The award provides over £6,000 of financial and professional support, including Spotlight membership, The Stage membership, and meetings with casting directors such as Becky Paris (Head of Casting, The Globe).
Past winners include:
Ayomide Adegun (The Continental, John Wick)
Madison Stock (Holby City, BBC)
Melodie Karczewski (Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama)
New Writing & Theatre Productions
JAM also produces new writing plays that platform underrepresented voices. Recent productions include:
Digging Deep by Amy Guyler (men’s mental health, supported by CALM & Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation)
Who Cares by Conor Hunt (disability representation, supported by Arts Council England & Muscular Dystrophy UK)
Biscuits For Breakfast by Gareth Farr (food poverty, produced at Hampstead Theatre with Arts Council England & Theatre Royal Plymouth)
About The Charity
JAM is a UK-registered charity with a mission to make the acting industry more accessible, particularly for working-class actors and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Our work is led by Liam McLaughlin and Kristian Wall, alongside our board of trustees: Lee Westlake (Chair), Robyn Asolo, Faye Timby, and Remmie Milner.
We do not receive core or public funding, so donations and support are vital in helping us continue our mission.
Upcoming Casting Workshops
FAQs – Acting & Casting Workshops
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Casting workshops are training sessions where actors work directly with professional casting directors. They give you feedback on your performance, advice on self-taping, and insight into what they look for when casting TV, film, and theatre projects.
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Yes. Casting workshops in London provide direct access to the industry, heping actors understand current trends, improve audition technique, and make professional connections. JAM workshops are among the most affordable in the UK.
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Not always. Many of our workshops welcome actors who are training or just starting out. Some intensives (such as our agent-focused programmes) do recommend having a Spotlight link, a showreel, and recent self-tapes.
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The best way to approach an acting agent is with a professional Spotlight profile, a strong showreel, and clear self-tapes. JAM runs regular agent workshops with top UK agencies, giving actors a chance to gain feedback and make connections.
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Yes. Our online acting workshops take place on Zoom, allowing actors across the UK and internationally to join in.
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Absolutely. Many of our participants are drama school students or recent graduates looking to prepare for the industry. Our annual Luke Westlake Scholarship also supports second-year drama school actors with financial and professional prizes.