13 Oct 2026
From Edinburgh to HBO & RADA! Acting Secrets with Actor Jack Ambrose
Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to pack your bags, study at the most famous acting school on earth, and step onto giant TV sets on HBO and Paramount+?
In Episode 31 of Join the Fray, Fraser takes the show across the Atlantic Ocean to interview stage and screen actor Jack Ambrose!
Born in Scotland and trained at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) in London, Jack landed major roles right out of school - from Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing at the historic Old Vic theatre, to hit TV series like Industry on HBO and Red Eye on Paramount+! (Plus, fun secret - he’s actually adistant relative in Fraser's family tree!)
In this funny, inspiring, and advice-packed episode, Fraser and Jack chat about:
📺The Accidental Commercial Start: How Jack’s very first "acting gig" at age 9 was impersonating late-night American infomercials for his school teachers!
🎭Behind the Curtains at RADA: What it’s really like spending 10 hours a day at the world's premier drama school, facing the fear of making mistakes, and learning to get comfortable looking foolish.
🎬Stage vs. TV Camera Acting: How performing live in front of a giant theatre crowd compares to subtle on-camera acting for hit TV shows.
🧠Line Memorization Hacks: Jack's secret method for learning massive pages of script dialogue without getting stressed under the bright lights.
⚡Rapid-Fire Fun: Stage plays vs. TV sets, Scotland vs. London, and why Jack chose Lord of the Rings without ever having watched it!
Whether you’re an aspiring performer, a TV fan, or just lovegreat career stories, tune in to hear how patience, relaxation, and chasing your passions can open up the biggest stages in the world!
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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca (https://www.workbc.ca)
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca (https://www.educationplannerbc.ca)
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca (https://skillsready.ca)
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice (https://microprose-my.sharepoint.com/personal/chris_microprose_com/Documents/SALEM.docx?web=1)
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.careeronestop.org/getmyfuture)
