{"id":27,"date":"2015-10-05T15:11:36","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T14:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.writeguard.net\/blog\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:55:29","slug":"young-actor-of-mann","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/madf.im\/?page_id=27","title":{"rendered":"Young Actor of Mann"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0106.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4985\" src=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0106-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0106-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0106-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0106-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0106.jpg 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0109.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4986\" src=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0109-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0109-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0109-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0109.jpg 918w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0107.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4987\" src=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0107-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0107-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0107-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0107-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0107.jpg 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0108.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"4988\" src=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0108-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0108-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0108-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/madf.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0108.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entries Open for Young Actor of Mann 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all young performers! The search is on for the island\u2019s next rising star as entries open for the Young Actor of Mann 2026 competition, taking place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at the Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bi-annual competition celebrates the best of the Isle of Man\u2019s youth talent and offers a unique platform for young actors to perform live on stage and develop their craft. Entrants are invited to perform before an audience and the event adjudicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s adjudicator will be Edward Bennett, an acclaimed British actor and coach whose distinguished career spans stage, film, and television. Bennett trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and has appeared in major productions including&nbsp;<em>Hamlet<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Love\u2019s Labour\u2019s Lost<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/em>. His screen credits include&nbsp;<em>Napoleon<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Bridgerton<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Industry<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>War Horse<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>Cobra<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As adjudicator, Bennett will provide insightful feedback and encouragement to each participant, offering a valuable experience for anyone passionate about performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Event Details<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Venue: Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Adjudicator: Edward Bennett  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Edward_Bennett_(actor)\">Click Here For More Information on Edward<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the chance to take part in one of the island\u2019s most exciting celebrations of young talent \u2014 whether you dream of a career in acting or simply love performing, this is your moment to shine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information contact: Leandra Lawler (Coordinator)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: youngactorofmann@madf.im<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entries Open for Young Actor of Mann 2026 Calling all young performers! The search is on for the island\u2019s next rising star as entries open for the Young Actor of Mann 2026 competition, taking place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at the Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School. 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