December workshop with Tiata Fahodzi Artistic Director, Lucian Msamati

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Custom/Practice is running another workshop! After our busiest year to date which has seen us with three productions in London and one in Edinburgh we are pleased to be able to continue one of the most important strands of our company: continuing professional development for actors. In Spring 2013 Custom/Practice will be embarking on a ...

2013 season opens : A Midsummer Night’s Dream

2013 season opens : A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 in Uncategorized | No Comments

14th January – 17th March 2013  :  A Midsummer Night’s Dream  :  National Tour One of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies is magically retold in a thrilling and slickly edited production which moves from a bleak modern, inner city school detention room to the fantastical world of princes and lovers, forests and fairies        ”…energetic and imaginative… and a ...

As You Like It – Spring 2012

As You Like It – Spring 2012

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 in Uncategorized | No Comments

A vibrant, playful and passionate retelling of Shakespeare’s As You Like It at  The Lion & Unicorn Theatre. Tuesday 24th April – Saturday 19th May 2012    http://www.giantolive.com/asyoulikeit.html “…the kind of energy and enthusiasm that Shakespeare thrives upon…” Grace Holliday, four star review in TimeOut “…polished, entertaining and accessible…a perfect springtime romantic comedy.” Lauren Geisler, Camden New Journal “…this ...

The Winter’s Tale – Winter 2011
The Malcontent – Autumn 2011

The Malcontent – Autumn 2011

Posted on Nov 15, 2012 in Uncategorized | No Comments

                           22 NOVEMBER – 11 DECEMBER 2011 – The White Bear Theatre “… still does thy vengeance slumber? If now thy brows are clear, when will they thunder?” Custom/Practice and Graffiti Productions present a sparkling revival of Marston’s masterpiece, The Malcontent. This carefully adapted revival of the play, not seen on a London ...

Othello – Summer 2011
Macbeth – Spring 2011

Casting for Macbeth announced

Posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Macbeth | No Comments

We’re thrilled to announce the full cast of Custom Practice’s first tour Macbeth, opening on March 8th at Harrow Arts before touring London and Birmingham…

Casting now open for Macbeth

Posted on Dec 14, 2010 in Macbeth | No Comments

Custom/Practice are now accepting CVs and personal statements from actors to form the ensemble for our first tour of Macbeth, playing in London and Birmingham in Spring 2011. At the time of writing, we have received 1,453 CVs in just 24 hours, which is simultaneously amazing and terrifying with only six roles to cast… Head ...

Spring 2011 – Custom/Practice Sunday School

Posted on Dec 10, 2010 in Workshops | No Comments

In collaboration with the Jerwood Space, Custom/Practice launched a 4-week pilot Sunday school programme for actors seeking to expand their skills in classical text. The format allowed actors thinking time between sessions and enabled us to work on duologues and group scenes handpicked for the participants.