What “Shetland” Season 10 Can Teach Aspiring Actors (in Glasgow Especially)
The crime-drama series “Shetland” has become a landmark of Scottish television: rugged, atmospheric, serious acting, strong characters, and emotional truth. Its upcoming Season 10 brings fresh cast, new stakes, and a powerful reminder: great acting happens when setting, character and craft all align. ✨
Why Shetland Season 10 is the Perfect Study for Actors
The series has just launched production for its 10th season, with returning leads Ashley Jensen (DI Ruth Calder) and Alison O’Donnell (DI “Tosh” McIntosh). Shetland News+2Yahoo Style+2
The plot for Season 10 places the protagonists into a remote hamlet, investigating the death of a retired social worker, exposing layers of community secrets in a tight-knit, harsh environment. Shetland News+2WETA+2
With new guest cast joining (Clive Russell, Louise Brealey, etc) and production grounded in real Scottish locations, the challenge for actors is to bring authenticity, presence, and emotional depth to characters living in very real conditions. WETA+1
3 Acting Lessons Glasgow Actors Can Take From It
1. Place Matters — Use It to Fuel Character
In Shetland, the wild Scottish Isles and remote communities are characters themselves. The environment influences tone, body language, mood. If you’re training for acting, especially for screen, you must learn to respond to setting. Whether a forest in Glasgow or a studio set: your relationship to place matters.
2. Ensemble & Longevity Require Depth
Shetland is in its 10th season. That means actors like O’Donnell and Jensen are playing characters with history. For you, doing classes in Glasgow means not just nailing a one-scene performance—but developing a character’s arc, building sustained belief, working with others over time. Good acting classes teach you that.
3. Stakes + Subtlety = Screen Power
A murder in a remote village is a big event; but in the show, the clues, the emotions are often subtle: a look, a silence, a betrayal. Screen acting isn't always about “big drama” — often it’s about quiet truth. Scenes like these are gold for training because they demand internal life. Actors who train notice that silence speaks louder than line-reading.
How to Advance Your Craft Here in Glasgow
If you’re serious about acting—and you’re in Glasgow—you’ll want training that takes you beyond the basics, into truth, screen technique, and community. That’s exactly what we offer.
At Southside Performance Studio, our classes focus on:
Screen and stage skill sets (because shows like Shetland require both)
Scene work and character building, not just monologues
Physical awareness, emotional truth, ensemble dynamics
Building resilience and professional approach (long-term careers, not just one-off gigs)
👉 Check out our acting classes Glasgow page and see how you can join a studio that understands what shows like Shetland require.
Final Thought
Watching Shetland Season 10 (or even re-watching previous seasons) isn’t just entertainment—it’s a masterclass in craft. It highlights where good actors live: in place, in truth, in relationships, and in consistency. If you’re training in Glasgow and want to step into that zone, your time is now.
Train the craft, deepen your emotional skill, and prepare to be “screen ready.” Because whether you’re in Glasgow or the Shetland Isles—great acting begins where preparation meets opportunity.
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