Sam Heughan Masterclass *SOLD OUT*

Edinburgh Youth Theatre

Scottish actor SAM HEUGHAN talks about his illuminating career! BSL interpreted

MASTERCLASS MONDAYS *LIVE ONLINE EVENT. There will not be a recording available after the event* *DUE TO PLATFORM CAPACITY, TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT*#8 in this unique series, Artistic Director and renowned Scottish actor, Shauna Macdonald, hosts a monthly conversation with one of 13 distinguished guests, who will tell you all they know about their craft. You are part of the conversation and are invited to ask questions throughout. The aim of these sessions is to inspire as many people as possible and to provide deeper insights into all aspects of the arts, theatre, film and television industry. Edinburgh Youth Theatre has reached out to industry professionals to take part in their fundraising event series for youth arts, and they have really stepped up!TICKETS ARE LIMITEDThe all star guests include... 20th September 2021: Actor SAM HEUGHAN (Outlander, To Olivia)Born in Scotland, actor Sam Heughan has been making his mark in film, television, and the theater.Currently, he is captivating audiences with his portrayal of Jamie Fraser alongside Caitriona Balfe on Starz’s hit drama series “Outlander.” The fifth season, which had Heughan as a producer, recently came to an end, with a sixth and seventh season in the works.Since starring in “Outlander,” Heughan has received numerous nominations including BAFTA Scotland Best Actor and Critics’ Choice Best Actor. He has also won many fan-generated accolades, including People’s Choice Award, Entertainment Weekly’s EW Best Actor – Drama and Radio Times TV Champion.Heughan is a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. In 2003, he wasnominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performance in “Outlaying Islands” by David Greig at The Royal Court and Traverse Theatre.On stage, Heughan has performed at a variety of theaters in the U.K. in various classical and new writing pieces, plus the London West End, including such productions as “King John,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Vortex,” “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” &amp; “Plague over England”; amongst others.In 2011, Heughan originated the role of Batman in the DC / Warner Bros. and Waterlane stage production of “Batman Live,” an international tour which opened in Los Angeles and went on to tour Las Vegas, South America and throughout the U.K and Europe.Heughan has had roles in a range of television series and TV movies including “River City,” “Island at War,” “The Wild West,” “Party Animals,” “Breaking the Mould” for BBC Television, and “A Princess for Christmas” for Hallmark Channel. His other credits include “Young Alexander the Great,” “Emulsion,” and “When the Starlight Ends.”This year, Sam could be seen in the films “To Olivia,” alongside Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes, and “SAS: Red Notice,” alongside Ruby Rose and Andy Serkis. Heughan also recently starred alongside Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon in the Lionsgate film, “The Spy Who Dumped Me” and the action comic book movie, “Bloodshot” with Vin Diesel. Heughan can next be seen in the action thriller, “Everest” alongside Ewan McGregor and the romantic drama, “Text for You,” with Priyanka Chopra and Celine Dion.Outside of acting, Heughan has quite a few passion projects. Last year he released his own whiskey, The Sassenach, which has been highly awarded including Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirit Competition.Heughan released his first book, “Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other,” which he co-wrote with his “Outlander” co-star, Graham McTavish, in November. The book became a New York Times #1 Bestseller. Heughan and McTavish also co-produced and star together in the Starz docuseries, “Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham,” which premiered in February 2021. Both projects celebrate the history, culture and beauty of their home country, Scotland. Heughan and McTavish will release a follow-up book to “Clanlands,” titled “The Clanlands Almanac,” which follows Sam and Graham on a seasonal meander through Scottish culture and history, with personal stories shared throughout.Additionally, Heughan created My Peak Challenge, a wellness brand that promotes a healthy lifestyle - whilst raising money for charity. The brand has over 10,000 subscribers, an online international community and has raised millions of dollars for the leukemia and lymphoma charity, Blood Cancer UK (formerly named Bloodwise).FUTURE GUESTS:Director John McPhail (Where Do We Go From Here, Anna and the Apocalypse)Author Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Wedding Belles, Filth, Headstate)Director Philip John (Downton Abbey, Outlander, Moondogs, Wedding Belles)Writers and creators of 'Burnistoun' and 'The Scotts' Robert Florence and Iain ConnellLighting crew chief and technical manager Anna MacInnes (Wicked, Elton John, System Of A Down, Olympics Ceremony)Past guests: actor Jack Lowden, actor Kate Dickie, casting director Simone Pereira Hind, author Jenni Fagan, actor James McAvoy, playwright Stef Smith, actor/producer Moyo Akande.Each event is raising much needed funds for <a href="https://eytheatre.com/join/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edinburgh Youth Theatre.</a>The event is made d/Deaf accessible by two British Sign Language interpreters.THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT. Viewing link will be sent out on the day of the event. ALL JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU BEFORE THE EVENT, including how to submit questions. The Organisers cannot be held responsible for emails not received or problems with the Eventbrite website. Please note, the video streaming speed will be monitored for problems throughout by our team. No refunds can be given for internet or streaming glitches that are not generated by our servers.No refunds can be given for missing the event.No recording will be available after the event.Generously supported by Corporate Events Inc.

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