Writer · Performer
Mr Jones
An OFFIE Award-winning play rooted in Aberfan, memory and the lives carried forward after tragedy. Published by Grey Swan Productions and praised by West End Best Friend as worthy of six stars.
About
“Liam Holmes could very well end up a generation-defining writer with his ability to let so many emotions coexist in every scene.”All That Dazzles
Liam Holmes is an OFFIE Award-winning actor, writer and theatre-maker, trained at the Guildford School of Acting.
Alongside acting and writing work, Liam has spent the last two years working in Outreach at the Guildford School of Acting, travelling across the UK and supporting prospective actors through the drama school application and audition process.
His work spans actor training, auditions, R&D and new-work development, including auditioning performers for professional Off-West End productions and developing work with actors at different stages of their training.
Through Neri & Holmes, Liam also programmes and produces opportunities for emerging artists, including the new-writing festival Nu’ Pen.
Start a conversationSelected work / credentials
A practice shaped
on the page and stage.
Theatre-making
New work
Original theatre developed from first draft to live audience — through R&D, scratch performance, the Edinburgh Fringe, sold-out shows and an extended Off-West End transfer.
Creative development
Neri & Holmes
A creative home for emerging storytellers, building practical routes from a promising first idea to performance, film and a meaningful encounter with an audience.
Workshops
Bookings open through December 2026
Practical training.
Honest insight.
Practical, experience-led workshops that turn industry insight into clear, useful action. Workshops designed for schools, colleges, youth theatres, stage schools, universities and emerging artists across the UK.
Audition trainingDrama School
Drama School
Audition Masterclasses
Practical preparation for drama school auditions — from choosing material to handling the room with confidence.
Audition Masterclass
90 minutes
A candid look at how drama school auditions actually work, what to expect at each stage, and how to make informed choices throughout the process.
- Understanding the drama school audition process from application to recall
- Choosing material that suits you and preparing it effectively
- Creating strong first-round self-tapes
- Common self-tape mistakes and how to avoid them
- What to expect in the audition room
- Responding to redirection and handling recalls
- Interviews, nerves and building confidence under pressure
- Open Q&A with practical guidance and honest insight
For groups of varying sizes. In person or live online.
Enquire nowAudition Intensive
3 hours
Put the guidance into practice. Students perform prepared speeches, respond to direction and rehearse the realities of the audition room in a supportive setting.
- Individual work on prepared audition speeches
- Live direction, redirection and tailored feedback
- Working under pressure and adapting in the moment
- Practical recall and interview scenarios
- Group feedback and shared learning
- Extended Q&A and individual next-step guidance
Adapted to the group’s experience and stage of application.
Enquire nowCreative developmentFrom Idea to
From Idea to
Off-West End
A practical guide to the creative and producing decisions that take an idea from first concept to a realistic Off-West End production plan.
The Workshop
3 hours
See the whole journey clearly — develop the idea, choose the right scale, build the right team, understand the finances and create a practical route to a successful Off-West End production.
- Find the idea, perspective and form that genuinely belong together
- Turn research into structure, scenes and a workable development process
- Decide the right scale for the piece — cast, running time and technical demands
- Build the right creative team and move effectively into rehearsal
- Use R&D, scratch nights and festivals strategically
- Approach venues with a clear pitch and understand hire, splits and deal structures
- Understand the finances of putting on a show — budgets, venue costs, paying collaborators, ticket income and what you need to cover
- Build an audience through focused marketing, press and industry invitations
- Plan the next step — further runs, festivals, touring or continued development
Full-day Intensive
Full day
Turn the framework into a working plan. Participants apply the day directly to their own projects, whether they arrive with a developed idea or a blank page.
- Define the idea and shape its clearest pitch
- Build a practical roadmap from development to performance
- Create a realistic sample budget and understand the key costs
- Build a realistic production plan around cast, creative team and technical needs
- Identify suitable venues, festivals and development opportunities
- Plan the first steps towards building an audience and getting the work seen
- Create a practical timeline from development through to first performance
Built around the projects and experience already in the room.
Enquire nowCommissioned writing
Your subject.
A story people
feel.
Original scripts and performance texts made in conversation with the people, place and purpose behind the brief.
Liam is available to develop commissioned work for education, heritage, community and cultural settings — from an initial idea or a body of research through to a finished script.
- Short plays and monologues
- Heritage and place-based stories
- Scripts for young performers
- Research-led performance writing
Gallery
Work in
the room.
Productions, new-writing projects and the people who bring them to life.
Testimonials
In their
words.
From writers, theatre-makers and filmmakers Liam has supported and collaborated with.
“Producing your own play is terrifying, and without Liam’s mentorship and encouragement in the early stages to think big and be ambitious with my show, I don’t think it would be where it is so soon after graduating. I would recommend any aspiring playwright to reach out to Liam; he provided me with invaluable advice, both about the writing but also about getting the play onto the stage.”
“Liam is a first class collaborator. His ability to bounce ideas and find the perfect line of dialogue or delivery for a given character is next to none. I had the pleasure of seeing his fantastic writing and acting on display in Mr Jones and we collaborated on my short film Seconds Out, which we now intend to adapt for the stage.”
“Liam was incredibly helpful when we spoke about developing my show from an idea to a full-length piece. He had a great understanding of what the show was and very practical advice for how to take it forward. Using his advice, I was able to strengthen what I already had and had a much clearer idea of what to expand on. Liam’s experience from producing his own work was clear and helped shape the guidance he gives in a relatable way.”
“Liam’s naturalistic dialogue always brings characters to life in the most authentic way. He’s written two films I’ve had the pleasure of shooting, and we’re working on several more projects together. Can’t wait to work with him again!”