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Double page spread #1 draft    Sheffield's new rising star


The acting world can be a very daunting  place, it is constantly filled with people competing to get ahead. The work can sometimes be very stale and it can be very hard to get a big break which all actors crave. Wanting to learn more about the competitive and creative industry we sat down with a local sheffield actor by the name of Jonathan Whittington for an insight into his career and the film industry.

After years working in the acting industry John has never been shy of work. His most recent works have included working on short films for students. The work can sometimes be very consuming and can go without pay in some cases but the work can get you recognised and put onto a project that can give an actor their big break into the industry. The process of doing small projects can be a long one but the wait for some is worth it.

With his thunderous debut in his most recent role in the short film Accidental hitman, Jonathan whittingon is poised to take on the acting world. After seeing his outstanding performance we thought the time was right to invite john along for our monthly interview in order for us to understand the ins and outs off the film industry.


Questions to ask john (actor)

At what age would you say you realised that acting was the career you wanted to pursue?

Where did you learn to act?

What would you say is the most enjoyable part of the job?

In contrast to the last question what would you say is the most difficult part of the job?

Whats the best project you've worked on so far ?

Are there any particular roles in that you prefer to play?

What was the first role you played ?

Was there ever a character you found difficult to portray? and if so what was the character?

Are there any areas in which you feel you could improve as an actor?

Are there any projects you're working on currently?





Double page spread #2     Must see spots in sheffield

Sheffield has a vast history that is one of the more fascinating of the may british cities. Its heritage into the steel industry maybe what put sheffield on the map. During the 19th century, Sheffield gained an international reputation for steel production. Many innovations were developed locally, including crucible and stainless steel, fuelling an almost tenfold increase in the population in the Industrial Revolution. Sheffield received its municipal charter in 1843, becoming the City of Sheffield in 1893. International competition in iron and steel caused a decline in traditional local industries in the 1970s and 1980s, coinciding with the collapse of coal mining in the area.

Sheffield is located within the valleys of the River Don and its four tributaries, the Loxley, the Porter Brook, the Rivelin, and the Sheaf. 61% of Sheffield's entire area is green space, and a third of the city lies within the Peak District national park. There are more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens in the city, and an estimated 2 million trees, giving Sheffield the highest ratio of trees to people of any city in Europe, this is what gave Sheffield the nickname of the greenest city. 

The city has a long sporting heritage, and is home to the world's oldest football club Sheffield F.C. Today Sheffield is home to many diverse sports teams for example two league clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United, top flight Ice Hockey Sheffield Steelers and Basketball the Sheffield Sharks . Sheffield Eagles is the main rugby league club and operates a level below the Super League.