nv management frequently asked questions

How much do your services cost?
It varies in accordance to the nature of your project and requirements. However, we're constantly vigilant to ensure that our prices are competitive.

Do you supply your actors and services across the UK?
Yes, we are a nationwide service.

Do you supply your actors and services internationally?
Yes, our actors and our team regularly work abroad.

If I require numerous actors can you help?
Yes. We can provide numerous actors with no compromise of quality due to our rigorous and unique selection process.

We are a training provider and wish to use actors with our client - are you able to help?
Yes. We have long established relationships with several training consultants, and frequently provide actors to complement their services. We are a trusted partner with integrity and we can assure you that there will be no conflict of interest.

Are you able to help us design our project from the outset?
Yes. We have excellent resources to hand including a highly experienced team who can advise, design and collaborate with you from conception to completion.

We don’t need help with the design or writing, so it is possible to simply provide us with actors to perform our own material?
Yes. We are happy to provide professional actors for your material, who will always be highly experienced and fully prepared. It may be of interest to know that we are one of the few companies in this field who do not charge for script learning or preparation.

Do you provide seminars and workshops?
Yes. We specialise in providing bespoke interactive sessions with plenty of learning through laughter, carefully tailored to meet your objectives and inspire all participants. For further information please refer to our services page - seminars and coaching.

I’d love to use actors but any mention of ‘role-play’ fills my staff with dread! Can you ease my concerns?
We understand these concerns as role-play in the wrong hands can be counterproductive. We can assure you that our actors’ are highly experienced and their skill seduces even the most unlikely participants to contribute with enthusiasm.

Why use role-play?

  • It is a powerful tool in which any subject can be addressed in a risk free environment
  • It can be used for virtually any occupation or circumstance
  • It is a remarkably accurate and comprehensive assessment method
  • The results are tangible and long lasting

Can you give me some examples of where role-play can be used?
This is not an exhaustive list, but role-play can be used in the following areas:

  • appraisals
  • broaching sensitive or difficult issues
  • conflict resolution
  • coping with change
  • customer care
  • diversity
  • interviewing skills
  • management & staff development
  • negotiation skills
  • recruitment & assessment centres

Are the actors you provide 'resting' actors or 'extras'?
No. Our actors are all working professionals, who regularly work in mainstream theatre and television as well as within the business world and our actors’ dedication to your project will illustrate this. Remember that we are fastidious in our selection process to ensure that our actors are of the highest quality.