Lonesome Workshops
Our Mission
Mission & values
Our credo is simple: Progress Through Craft. We offer a space in which actors are fully supported so that they can take risks, hone their craft and explore their talent.
With real support and guidance we focus on finding ways for talent to access the industry by working alongside some of the biggest film and television professionals working in the UK today.
Your guidance
Niall Phillips, Founder
Niall is an award winning theatre director and the Artistic Director of
Lonesome Schoolboy Productions.
He gained his QTS (Qualified teacher status) from Middlesex University.
Niall has worked in Europe, Turkey, Africa and all over the U.K. at some of
the best accredited drama schools, including RADA, Italia Conti,
Birmingham school of Acting and IDSA.
“Lonesome Workshops are ACE! Niall creates an incredibly safe, playful and collaborative working space where no judgements are made. He effortlessly and smoothly transitions between each of the actors’ duologue into improvisational exercises and throws exciting direction at them to challenge them and change it up. It was extremely beneficial for me as a Casting Director to be in such a creative room and see the actors in a slightly different and more relaxed setting to the audition room that I am used to seeing them in.”
“Niall Phillips is a passionate and encouraging practitioner who is never anything short of insightful. Working with him is always fun, energizing and fruitful.”
“Niall always creates a safe space for actors to grow and develop session on session. He is friendly & supportive which, along with his infectious drive, keep you coming back to his workshops.”
“I’ve never known someone who is more passionate for theatre than Niall. Niall’s love for theatre is infectious, wonderful and inspiring. I truly admire Niall for all he has achieved and I can’t wait to see what he does next.”
“He is like a whirlwind of passion. The energy, commitment and dedication to the development of young performers is second to none! He is a top class practitioner with pure heart!”
“Niall is one of the most exciting directors I’ve ever worked with. His approach to work and energy in unparalleled and completely unique. I would certainly recommend his workshops as I have had the pleasure of witnessing first hand the level of fun he brings to the practice.”
“Niall is a terrific director and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. His brings knowledge of practitioners is second to non and he offers a very caring work environment. He always brought out the best of me and its why I’ve gone on to get so many 5 star reviews.”
“Niall is a creative fire cracker! An artist with depth of both knowledge and care,it is a joy to to be in a room with him. His passion and talent for nurturing excellence in actors is unquestionable.”
“Niall has a fantastic knack for combining his professionalism and intelligence with a sharp sense of humour, meaning that he’s not only perceptive about his practice, but also very enjoyable to work with.”