A long day out, and still cheaper than filming the same reel an hour up the line in London. Around 4 hours to a private Manchester studio, director-led sessions from £195.
Southampton actors reach the Actors Reels studio in Manchester in around four hours via Birmingham on the cross-country route. Director-led monologue showreels are £195 for one piece and £295 for up to three, delivered in 5-10 working days.
The south coast has a busy touring and receiving circuit and comparatively little producing, which means a lot of working actors here with substantial stage credits and no film.
The Mayflower brings large-scale work through, the Nuffield tradition still shapes the local scene, and Winchester and Solent train performers nearby. It is a real acting community that mostly proves itself live.
Around four hours via Birmingham. It is a long day, and still cheaper than filming the same reel an hour up the line in London — which is the comparison most Southampton actors are actually making.
Bring two or three prepared pieces and a couple of wardrobe options in plain mid-tones. Monologue showreels covers how a session runs, sessions & pricing lists what is included, and you can see the standard on the reels gallery before you book. To get dates, get in touch or call 0161 706 3220.
Only on price, and the price gap is real: roughly half. If £150 to £400 matters to you, it is worth the train. If it does not, film in London.
Yes, one person is fine and often helps on a long travel day. Tell us in advance if you would rather film with nobody else in the room at all.
Book a session or just ask us a question — we're always happy to talk through your reel.
