Our Actors

SimWorks actors are professionally trained performers drawn from The Actors Forge’s conservatoire‑style development programme, each with a minimum of two years of in‑house training. They are skilled in responsive listening, emotional nuance, and sustaining complex characters under pressure, qualities that make simulation real, human, and transformative. Our roster is a growing community of trained professionals, all DBS checked, all committed to delivering authentic, unscripted human behaviour in the simulation training environment.

Hayley Corney

Trained actor with a playing age of 35-45. Hayley brings grounded emotional clarity and responsive listening to simulation work, delivering truthful, sustained performance across repeated scenarios. DBS checked.

Danny Matthews

Professional actor with a playing age of 40-50, trained in stage, screen, and improvisation. Danny excels in reactive, unscripted performance and brings strong emotional intelligence to communication training. DBS checked.

Ingrid Ruby

Versatile performer with a playing age of 50-60, trained in Meisner, improvisation, and character‑driven work. Ingrid is known for her emotional intelligence and ability to sustain nuanced roles across repeated sessions. DBS checked.

Ryan Watson

Professional actor with a playing age of 30-40, trained in responsive, emotionally nuanced performance. Ryan delivers clear, believable character work that elevates communication‑focused simulation. DBS checked.

Pauline Ralph

Trained actor with a playing age of 55-65. Pauline brings depth, clarity, and strong emotional responsiveness to simulation, with extensive experience in theatre and screen. DBS checked.

Craig Fletcher

Professional performer with a playing age of 30-40, skilled in reactive, emotionally complex roles. Craig brings a steady, believable presence to simulation scenarios. DBS checked.

Melissa Jackson

Actor with a playing age of 20-25, trained in improvisation and character‑based performance. Melissa brings responsiveness, and grounded authenticity to simulation work. DBS checked.

Darcy Brown

Actor with a playing age of 50-60, trained in improvisation and naturalistic performance. Darcy brings a calm, responsive presence and strong emotional nuance to simulation scenarios. DBS checked.

Lucy Robinson

Conservatoire‑trained actor with a playing age of 20-30. Lucy is known for her emotional intelligence, professional discipline, and ability to elevate training experiences as reflected in NHS partner feedback. DBS checked

Colette Knowles

Conservatoire‑trained performer with a playing age of 50-55. Colette excels in truthful, grounded character work and brings emotional clarity to communication‑focused simulation. Stage and Screen Experience. DBS checked.

Sue Osbon

Experienced actor with a playing age of 60-70, known for her grounded character work and strong improvisational instincts. Sue brings authenticity and consistency to every simulation. DBS checked.

Nick Odoni

Conservatoire‑trained performer with a playing age of 60-70. Nick is skilled in maintaining emotional complexity under pressure and brings a calm, responsive presence to simulation scenarios. DBS checked.

Join Our Team

Interested in Joining Our Actor Team?

We welcome applications from trained performers who want to work in simulation scenarios. To join our roster, actors must provide a Spotlight link or professional CV, proof of an up‑to‑date DBS check, and full contact details.

All applicants should demonstrate strong listening skills, emotional responsiveness, and the ability to sustain believable characters under pressure; the core qualities of SimWorks performance.