THIS IS ACT ONE PRESENTS
The things you wish
someone had
told you.
Honest conversations with the people
who know the work. A place to find your way in.
For the work. For the people. For what comes next.
A different kind
of theatre book
Some things aren’t in the script.
OFF BOOK brings together over two hours of candid filmed conversations with performers, casting directors and creatives. The experience, the questions and the things they wish they’d known.
Watch in your own time. Return when you need a different perspective. One Book, with permanent access on release.
Meet the people insideTHE AUDITION ROOMFinding your way in.
THE WORK ITSELFLearning from experience.
A LIFE IN THEATRESeeing the bigger picture.
02 / THE COMPANY
You’re in
good company
Performers. Casting directors. Creatives.
People who know what it takes.

Dame Arlene Phillips
Director and choreographer

Pippa Ailion MBE
Leading casting director

Kerry Ellis
Performer

John Owen Jones
Performer

Jodie Steele
Performer

Simon Bailey
Performer

Tristan Baker
Producer

Rhiannon Chesterman
Performer

Vas Constanti
Actor and writer

James Lorcan
Performer and former detective

Michael Harris
Apollo Artist Management
Founder, Managing Director and Head Agent

Mike and Barney
Your hosts · Musical directors
SCROLL TO MEET EVERYONE
03 / YOUR INVITATION
When you’re ready,
come on in
OFF BOOK opens in December 2026.
Make it yours, and return to it whenever you need.
£49 on release
One payment. Permanent access on release.
Your presale includes a place in the Founding Company and a free invitation to the exclusive app and BACKSTAGE beta when it opens.
Purchase and cancellation terms03 / STAY IN THE ROOM
Candid notes from the people who know the work.
Audition insights, rehearsal room perspectives and OFF BOOK launch updates. Free, occasional, and zero spam.

