Get drama school ready with LAMDA trained actor, Charlotte! Here to offer monologue support, vocal skills and advice to future drama school students.

Find out more about Charlotte

• When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?

  I have been acting since I was about 9. But even before that, I was always putting on shows for my family and creating stories. As a teenager, I was lucky enough to perform at The Lowry in Manchester in the debut of Alistair McDowall's play 'Zero for the Young Dudes'. This experience solidified my passion for acting and I decided to audition for drama school. At LAMDA, I learnt the technique to support my storytelling and I took that into the projects I have done since.

• Which artists or works affect you the most?

  As an actor-writer, I am hugely inspired by actors like Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Daisy May Cooper and Jamie Demetriou who have taken ownership over their careers by making their own work. Not only am I a fan of their hilarious, clever comedy but I am also inspired by their autonomy in telling their own stories.

• What are the qualities and skill required to succeed in this area?

  The acting industry is a tough industry to be in. It requires determination, self belief and resilience. With the amount of rejection you face, it's important that you have belief in your ability and that you are enough. The acting muscle is also a muscle that needs to be worked regularly. I continue to go to acting lessons even now, because if you don't work the muscle then it gets dusty.

• What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?

  Do 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron! It is a workbook that helps you to unblock your creativity and encourages you to start new creative projects.

• How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

  Acting and the art of storytelling makes me feel like I am making positive changes in the world. Especially by making my own work, I am able to put my thoughts and feelings out there and reach out to people who may be feeling the same.

• What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?

  I am most proud of my tragicomic solo show, Almost Adult, which I performed for a month at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. It was a real challenge to perform alone on stage for an hour and it was a great exercise in taking the audience on a journey with me and keeping them engaged and emotionally invested throughout.

• Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

  I am always impressed by my student's ability to pick up new skills. In particular, I have been surprised by several students in their application of the vocal skills I have taught them. One of my students came to me with a habit of breathing into their chest and a lack of articulation. But, by practicing the vocal warm ups I taught them, they was breathing into their stomach and articulating within a few weeks of working with me.

• Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

  The most important thing is patience and empathy. I know how nerve-wracking it can be to perform a speech or a scene. I think a compassionate approach is key to putting students at ease and helping them to do their best work.