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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · 27d

And that's a wrap on last weekend's debut performance of 'Ice Cream On The Beach' by Sharon Sinclair.

It was a joy to be performing at the Grand Studio Theatre in Blackpool.

Audience reaction and feedback about the new comedy has been fabulous.

#2020Thrive #ActorsLife #Theatre #ProfessionalActor

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Debbie Howard @debbiehoward.bsky.social · Sep 11

Sister Boniface Mysteries series 4. Coming soon. I Directed 2 eps of this show with the most wonderful cast and crew. Killer Heels and Murder of Crows. Looking forward to watching.

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Sep 8

This image is a collection of what people who have met and worked with me say I'm like 👇🏻

So, #CastingDirectors, if you're looking for the below characters in your next tv or film project, then get in touch!

Can't wait to tape for you or meet you in the room 😊

#ActorsLife #Character

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Aug 27

No worries Debbie - everyone should see it! Sad to say but we’ve all probably been there!!

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is a great watch 👇🏻 check it out today…

Debbie Howard @debbiehoward.bsky.social · Aug 27

Have you watched our multi award winning short film #Safe yet? Starring #JamesNelsonJoyce and #LauraBayston? It's on Amazon Prime here:

bit.ly/43zx1J8

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Headshots galore, taken by the wonderful Tony Blake Photography

Would highly recommend Tony for your acting headshots.

https://www.tonyblakephoto.co.uk/

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Aug 26

Casting directors - if you're looking for a friendly, approachable, empathetic counsellor let me submit a self-tape for my first tv procedural role👍😀

#Casting #CastingDirector #Directors #TV #Film

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm smiling because my bank holiday weekend has been full of fun.

An awesome film and tv workshop with @rollingacademyworkshops 🤩🎬 and the wonderful @debbiehoward.bsky.social

AND theatre rehearsals for Ice Cream On The Beach, taking place at the Blackpool Grand Theatre in September.

Loving life!

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Aug 22

This image is a collection of what people who have met and worked with me say I'm like 👇🏻

So, #CastingDirectors, if you're looking for the below characters in your next tv or film project, then get in touch!

Can't wait to tape for you or meet you in the room 😊

#ActorsLife #Character

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Jul 8

😱 What's all this then? 😱

Someone call the cops 👮🏼........oh wait......they're already there!

Watch the full showreel scene 😂👇🏼
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgOlPdNVCNA

#Showreel #SeekingRepresentation #VeganPolice #ActorsLife #Drama #Comedy

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Jul 1

What crime is about to be committed here and can the officer stop it in time? 🤔👮🏼🚓🚨

Thanks @LeePetcher for forcing me to see the error of my ways!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgOlPdNVCNA

#ShowreelScene #Showreel

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 23

Casting directors - if you're looking for a friendly, approachable, empathetic counsellor let me submit a self-tape for my first tv procedural role👍😀

#Casting #CastingDirector #Directors #TV #Film

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 21

Casting Directors - I think I'm from the same eccentric family as the wonderful Sophie Willan from Alma's Not Normal.

If you're casting for a comedy series, I'd love to get the chance to submit a tape.

#Casting #Comedy #SelfTape #Audition

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 14

Seems like this confrontation scene is top of the pops with over 14,000 views 👀

Such a great character to play with the wonderful Mollie HIndle.

What secret has she unearthed? 🤔

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PO0gjRcmQ&t

#SeekingRepresentation #ActorsLife

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 12

Absolutely awesome 🤩 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done Sophie Willan 👏🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉

BAFTA @bafta.org · May 11

Congratulations to Alma’s Not Normal which takes home the BAFTA for Scripted Comedy 👏

#BAFTATVAwards with P&O Cruises

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 12

Huge congratulations to Sophie Willan for the BAFTA award for best scripted comedy! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 very well deserved.

If you haven’t seen it you’re missing an absolute treat. Go and watch…..

#bafta #comedy

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Two - Alma's Not Normal, Series 1

Comedy following Boltonian wild child Alma Nuthall and her family of eccentric women.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 9

I bloomin' ❤️my @actonthis.tv membership!

It's a huge part of my acting toolkit and here's what I get for my membership:

✅Huge value for money
✅Content about the acting industry that I love
✅100% knowledge, energy and support from Ross Grant and Lee Petcher

#Actors - sign up today!

Vivid heart-shaped garland of red petals against a bright desert backdrop.

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 8

Who knew the vegan police would get me?

I'm now 5 months vegan and 10 months vegetarian.

The unexpected consequences of an #actorslife

#Showreel #SeekingRepresentation #VeganPolice #Vegan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgOlPdNVCNA

Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · May 7

🌟Spotlight https://app.spotlight.com/6773-7833-9898 🌟

Self-represented northern Actress.

Looking for my first #TV or #film role and #SeekingRepresentation.

Can’t wait to tape for you or meet you in the room 😊 💃

#2020Thrive #ActorsLife #NorthernActress

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Mar 17

I mean… look at the street names of where I live.

‘Sharples Drive’ and ‘Duckworth Avenue’

Surely I’m destined for #Corrie !

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Mar 17

For all the #Minecraft fans out there…..check this out 👇🏻

Nyah Payne @nyah-payne.bsky.social · Mar 17

Hello, Bluesky! I'm excited to share my role as a scriptwriter for Checkpoint! If Minecraft adventures are your thing, please check the channel out! I've added a link to my first adventure with the channel, which just went live over the weekend! Happy adventuring!

youtu.be/GX8wPCV4swE?...

G.U.I.D.O vs Security House in Minecraft

YouTube video by Checkpoint

youtu.be

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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · Feb 20

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Feb 20

Heartbreaking 💔

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · Feb 20

An interesting take.
If he’s right…
it’s a great mistake.

bylinetimes.com/2025/02/19/t...

'The Neglect of Theatre in Britain's Creative Life is Costing the Country Dearly'

The stories brought to life on the stage in the past allowed people to understand that politics is something that impacts on their lives, writes playwright Tim Walker

bylinetimes.com

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Samantha Payne @samanthapayneactor.bsky.social · Feb 20

Sad reading :(

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