CAA Rehearsal Studio

Let’s get creative!

Looking for the perfect rehearsal space? Our bright and spacious first-floor studio offers a welcoming, versatile environment ideal for rehearsals, readings, auditions, and video self-tapes. Measuring 20ft by 30ft, the room provides ample space for movement, staging, and creative collaboration, while its natural light makes it especially well-suited for filming high-quality self-tape auditions.

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Equipped with an electric piano and a high-quality amplified speaker, the space is ready for all your musical needs. With Bluetooth connectivity and multiple input options, it’s easy to play music directly from your device, making setup simple and stress-free.

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Whether you’re preparing a performance, filming a self-tape, hosting auditions, or running a workshop, this well-lit and fully equipped studio is designed to support your work at every stage.

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The studio also includes it’s own kitchen and bathroom facilities. Please note, it is on the first-floor and only accessible by stairs.

Members can hire the space on an hourly or daily basis by contacting the office within two weeks of their required date. The rate is £25 per hour + VAT.

For weekly hires or longer-term bookings, please contact the Mercury Theatre, Colchester or visit: https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/hire-us/caa/ 020 7836 3172 (CAA Office.)

A Debut Novel

Bren Gosling’s debut novel STREET SWEEPER is published on 28th March by Troubador and is available from Waterstones, Hatchards, T G Jones, Blackwells, Amazon and independent retailers. Info www.brengosling.com.

Bren Gosling's Street Sweeper

“Really beautiful and vivid detailing in the storytelling.” – Chris Gribble, Former Head of The National Centre for Writing

London, 2002. When Almir, a twenty-one-year-old Kosovan ex-boy soldier, is relocated to London with a new identity, flashbacks undermine his ability to keep his job as a street sweeper. Then he meets Roland, a forty-year-old British Jamaican, a Council surveyor trying to escape his Pentecostal upbringing, and failed relationship with Shirl with whom he has a fifteen-year-old son.

Roland and Almir become closer as Roland offers first friendship, then sex, yet Almir remains secretive about his past, and struggles to identify as gay, forcing Roland to question their relationship. And who is Muzzafer, the name Almir repeatedly shouts out during frequent nightmares? As tension builds, Almir confronts his involvement in a war atrocity, which threatens to destabilise his sanity and his new UK life.

But, against all these powerful obstacles, Almir and Roland’s love for each other continues to grow. Is it strong enough to last?

 

Club AGM 2026

SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2026

Timetable of events

3.30pm CLUB OPENS
(Bar not open until 5.30pm)

4pm ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

5.30pm (approx) BAR OPENS
(Food available 5.30pm to 7pm)

7.30pm CABARET
Followed by election results.

10.15pm BAR CLOSES

10.30pm CLUB CLOSES

ELECTION OF CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2026/27

We have 12 candidates for the ten places on the committee..

Election papers are being sent out to A, B and C members
and must be returned to the club office by 4pm on
Sunday 29th March 2026

(Update) ELECTION RESULTS AS BELOW…

Elected committee for 2026/2027

NICHOLAS ROBINSON, SIMON BASHFORD, CHRISTOPHER HARE, MICHAEL MCMANUS,
PAUL BOYD, PETER BULL, MICHAEL KENNARD, ADRIAN GUMMER, TIM MCARTHUR, LUCY PICKFORD.

Judi, Gyles and our Roy!

Following the wonderful evening at the club with Dame Judi Dench and Giles Brandreth, we have this charming clip of them chatting to long standing club member Roy Pyke. 

An upcoming “Rosebud Podcast” is being recorded live at the CAA, see below. To visit the “Rosebud Podcast” page on Instagram please click/tap here.

2nd Annual Garden Party

CAA GARDEN PARTY – THE ACTOR’S CHURCH – SATURDAY 26th JULY 2025

Well over 200 members and their guests attended our second Garden Party and a truly marvellous time was had by all. Hosted by Chairman Nicholas Robinson and Su Pollard, it was Nicholas who masterminded the event and we thank him for his amazing work. The sun mostly shone on the righteous again. Rain did threaten but in the end it didn’t dare fall! 

Pets were petted;  the Mardi Gras Band brought  New Orleans to Covent Garden; Games were played; Our in house choir sang their hearts out under Robert Hazle’s excellent Musical Direction;  We were treated to  marvellous performances from Katie Milton and a sensational finale from Katy Baker.

Everyone was fed at the BBQ. Thanks to Jo, Graham, Denise and Julian  for their culinary expertise. At the end Nicholas thanked the committee; in particular Michael McManus and Si Bashford for their sterling work as Gatekeepers: Paul Boyd for running the raffle and merchandise; Su Pollard for not only supporting the event so enthusiastically but also flogging record amounts of merchandise and raffle tickets. Also Chris Hare for keeping the band and artists running smoothly. 

Aside from all the attractions, it was great just to soak up the atmosphere of such a joyous occasion where friends met and laughter and conversation filled the garden. Afterwards many came back to the club to continue the fun. Both bar and hall were full. What a day!

The second annual Garden Party for The CAA London