COACHING
With over twenty years’ experience auditioning, training and working as an actor, these days I find that I get as much satisfaction from coaching others as I do from doing the work myself.
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My experience as an educator is extensive and wide-ranging. It includes one on one coaching, working in a secondary school, running workshops and serving on the audition panel at one of the world’s leading drama schools.
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I am passionate about coaching and believe in the potential of all my students. I firmly trust that every actor has intangible, undefinable qualities that make them unique. I do not prescribe to a one size fits all approach. I don’t seek to change my students or impose my beliefs on to them arbitrarily. Instead, I will always work with them to bring these qualities to the fore and help them to produce their best work.
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The coaching I provide is split into four main categories.
If you would like help with something not listed below, please reach out and I’ll see if I can help.​​​​​
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I'm an Equity member and fully DBS (CRB) checked.
Audition Prep
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For actors looking to nail that big audition.
Online and in person.
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You might be a professional actor looking to work on material before an important casting. Or you could be an amateur actor looking to stand out from the crowd and level up your performance to bag that dream role.
Bring the script you want to work on, and we’ll explore it together in a creative, supportive and non-judgemental environment.
I’ll work with you to help you produce your best work, posing questions, making suggestions and providing valuable insight from my twenty years of audition experience.
Drama School Auditions
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For actors applying to drama school.
Online and in person.
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Auditioning for drama school is highly competitive and for many this can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. It needn't be. It is a process that can be enjoyed rather than endured. My students walk away feeling inspired and excited and go into their auditions thoroughly prepared, full of courage and feeling confident in their abilities.
​​Through personalised one on one coaching I’ll help you find speeches that resonate with who you are and best demonstrate your unique, individual qualities. Then, using specifically tailored exercises and techniques we’ll explore the character and unlock the text until you're speaking their words from a place of authenticity and truth.
We'll play around with the speeches so that you know them back to front and inside out, helping you to be flexible in your approach and capable of responding to re-direction in the room.
Finally, I'll share with you my inside knowledge from the drama school audition panel to shed some light on what schools are looking for and make you aware of the pitfalls that I see unsuccessful applicants falling into.
Above all, we will work together, in a relaxed, supportive and fun environment to help you find the joy in the audition process, emboldening your acting choices and enhancing your work, giving you the best possible chance of success.
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Acting Coaching for Young Performers (11+)
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For young performers.
Online.
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Whether you’re auditioning for your local stage school, the National Youth Theatre, a part in a Netflix series or just looking to have fun and build confidence, I can help.
My approach is based on a belief that young performers don’t need to be treated as children in order to succeed. Indeed, some of the most truthful, imaginative and exciting work on our screens in recent years has come from younger actors. What they need is the right kind of support, encouragement and guidance to help them tap into their imagination, build confidence and trust their instincts.
We can work on material that you bring, or I can offer suitable texts to look at. Please get in touch and we can discuss your needs.
I have an enhanced DBS check to work with young people.
Workshops
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For larger groups.
In person.
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These sessions are aimed at stage schools, drama schools or amateur groups.
Previous workshops have explored audition monologues and mock drama school auditions. I have also devised workshops exploring comedy, new writing and the works of Shakespeare, all based around shows I have worked on as an on actor.
Please get in touch and we can discuss your needs and rates.
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RATES
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Initial Consultation: FREE
60 Minute Session: £45
90 Minute Session: £80
60 Minute Session (Five Pack Bundle): £200
90 Minute Session (Five Pack Bundle): £375
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Terms & Conditions
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Payments can be securely made via PayPal.
Please note - I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
Any cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled session will still be charged at 50% of the booked session price.