The Actor’s Waiting Room
Grace has had it rough. She’s spent thousands on training and years in customer service. Like most actors her life is a perpetual cycle of waiting. Join Grace as she tries to uncover the mysteries of the industry and why she isn’t famous yet. Some may call this investigative journalism, others may call it a waste of breath. But who can blame her, she’s just trying to pass the time, while she sits in the waiting room.
The Actor’s Waiting Room
Ep 37. A Very Waiting Room Christmas
Welcome to the Christmas special of The Actor’s Waiting Room! It’s just me this week - armed with a festive drink, Christmas film recommendations and an actors survival toolkit for the holidays.
In this solo episode, I’m diving into what Christmas actually feels like when you’re an actor - the joy, the chaos, the family interrogation, and the annual “should I retrain?” moment that always hits somewhere between the leftover’s and the Boxing Day sales.
I’ll be chatting about:
- How I attempt to survive Christmas as an actor without losing my mind
- Acting lessons hiding inside classic Christmas films - from Emma Thompson’s heartbreaking subtlety in Love Actually to the warmth and sincerity at the heart of Miracle on 34th Street
- And my own little 2025 wrap-up: what I’ve learned, what surprised me, and what I’m hoping for in the new year
Think of this episode as a cosy Christmas chat between friends - honest, warm, a bit chaotic, and very Waiting Room.
So grab your Christmas drink of choice, get comfy, and let’s celebrate the festive season together.