Meet Irene, who portrays the Aviator, Businessman, and Switchman in Theatre33’s The Little Prince. Discover her story, favorite moments, and what she’s looking forward to at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Meet Keira, the young actor bringing the Little Prince to life in Theatre33’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. Discover her story, favorite moments from rehearsal, and what she’s most excited to experience in Scotland.

Most actors read a script too quickly the first time. They focus on: their lines, emotional, moments, dramatic scenes, how big the role is. But strong acting rarely begins with performance choices. It begins with script analysis. Before actors can create truthful performances, they need to understand the world of the play, the structure of the story, the relationships between characters, and the deeper meaning underneath the dialogue. This is where script analysis becomes es

One of the biggest fears actors have is sounding fake. You rehearse. You commit emotionally. You try to make the scene powerful. But instead of feeling truthful, something feels forced. Too big. Too loud. Too emotional. Too “performed.” This is what many actors struggle with: overacting. The difficult part is that overacting rarely comes from bad intentions. In fact, it usually comes from actors trying too hard to be good. They push emotion. Push intensity. Push meaning. Push

A great two-hander creates extraordinary emotional intensity through timing, chemistry, silence, and vulnerability. Discover why intimate two-person plays can become some of theatre’s most powerful and unforgettable experiences.

Stage fright is one of the most common experiences actors face. Even highly successful professional actors still talk openly about performance anxiety before going on stage or stepping in front of a camera. The important thing to understand is this: Stage fright does not mean you are a bad actor. In many cases, it simply means you care deeply about the work. The good news is that performance anxiety can absolutely be managed.

Every actor knows the feeling. You arrive at rehearsal tired from work, distracted by life, physically tense, mentally scattered, and somehow expected to suddenly become emotionally available under stage lights. Or maybe you’re sitting outside an audition room trying to calm your nerves while flipping through sides one last time. In both situations, one thing separates prepared actors from unprepared ones: Warm-ups.

Every actor has experienced it at some point. You rehearse a scene. You memorize the lines. You understand the story. But somehow, when the words come out, they feel… stiff. Artificial. Forced. Like you’re “performing” instead of living truthfully in the moment. This is one of the most common challenges actors face: improving line readings. The good news? Natural line delivery is not magic, and it’s not something only “gifted” actors can do. It’s a skill — one that can abs

Every year, thousands of artists bring their work to the Edinburgh Fringe. From the outside, it can look simple: you have a show, you go to Edinburgh, you perform. In reality, bringing a show to the Fringe is closer to launching a full project — part artistic, part logistical, part entrepreneurial. It’s not just about the performance. It’s about everything around it. Here’s what it actually takes. 1. A Show That Can Survive the Fringe Environment The Fringe is not a tradition

My name is Viktoriya Little. I’ve been drawn to theatre since I was about 12 years old. Unfortunately, after immigrating, I wasn’t able to stay involved in theatre for many years. But once I found it again, it quickly became a big part of who I am. I’ve been with Scarlet Sails Cultural Foundation since 2019—first as a student, and then as part of the theatre community.