ACT Workshops

Guided by the timeless classic Exercises in Style by Raymond Queneau, this workshop invites you to explore character development through playful variation and creative reinvention. Like Queneau’s endless retellings of the same story, you’ll experiment with different approaches and perspectives to discover new sides of a character. Through this fun and imaginative process, simple traits will grow into fully alive, three-dimensional stage personas—starting almost from scratch and bursting with possibility.

Named by some the father of modern acting, Konstantin Stanislavski developed one of the most famous, complex techniques were actors are trained to create believable characters and deliver natural performances. The tools his primarily uses are the magical 'if' (which makes the character's motivations the same as the actor's), emotional memory( encouraging actors to use their own experiences to emphasis the one of the characters) or super-objective (the backbone of every role, the thing they want more than anything in the world). In this workshop, I will combine some of his main approaches with improvisation skills and connection exercises thus creating a fresh, natural method that can bring more authenticity and flesh to the dramatic act.

 An introduction to the building blocks of a comedy set, how comedians find material, and simple prompts to get your creativity flowing. This workshop is for anyone curious about stand-up and wanting to know what it takes to get onto that stage and make people laugh! In this session, you'll learn how to shape everyday experiences into punchy jokes, understand the rhythm of setup and punchline, and practice techniques to boost stage presence and confidence. By the end, participants will not only have a toolkit of comedy basics but also the confidence to take their first steps toward performing. 

This workshop focuses on the communicative potential of the moving body and on freeing the body-mind and imagination through movement. We will work with various psycho-physical performance practices, exploring breath and movement, physical centers, the senses, the projection and reception of energy, space and atmosphere, and qualities of movement. We will move and dance individually, in pairs, and as an ensemble, exploring presence and connection. By cultivating deep listening and trust, we aim to release inhibitions and open up a wider range of possibilities for human behavior.

Acting in “American” English is an approachable and fun class to activate your own “American” sound. Not an actor? No problem! Students and business professionals are welcome! So, whether your goal is to sound more like a native, learn how to flip the switch from British to American, or simply speak more clearly and confidently, this masterclass is a step in the right direction. We will target mouth placement, prosody, and body language using American theater and film texts. Come to class with your favorite American in mind, and let’s play! Native English speakers are welcome! 

This immersive Method Acting workshop is designed to help actors deeply connect with their characters through emotional truth and personal experience. Participants will explore core techniques developed by Stanislavski, Strasberg, and Adler, including sense memory, affective memory, and working on psychological gesture. Through scene work and exercises, we will learn how to access emotions, build believable characters, and bring depth and honesty in the performance. Ideal for actors of all levels looking to refine their craft and expand their emotional range.

What's in a movement? Come explore character building from "without". Focusing on the given circumstances and physical truth of a character draws in audiences, allowing them to be totally invested in a character's humanity, before they ever utter a word. In the first half of class, we will explore basic movement elements from Rudolf von Laban and other theater practitioners before moving onto text and subtext (the unsaid). This course is good for anyone interested in character building, theater devising, and scene work.

This workshop is dedicated to all the performers from the artistic world who want to explore and understand how intimacy on stage can change the narrative. The exercises you will learn, inspired from Spolin, Meisner, Stanislavski, but also from the improvisational theatre will gently teach you ways of exploring your physical and emotional availability, more truthfully and impactful. All of this, in a safe and positive environment, adapted to your own needs and capabilities and in sync with the ones of your stage partners.

 This playful, practical workshop explores the power of comedic personas - from bold alter egos to subtle character shifts. Dive into the world of character-based stand-up comedy, where exaggeration, alter egos, and comedic personas open up fresh and unexpected ways to connect with an audience. Step outside yourself and into a whole new voice! Through guided exercises and performance prompts, participants will experiment with physicality, voice, and perspective to bring new characters to life. You'll learn how adopting an alter ego can unlock creative freedom, build confidence on stage, and add unique depth and versatility to your performance. 

What happens when the master of Russian realism, Anton Chekhov, meets his inventive nephew, Michael Chekhov? This masterclass brings together the classic monologues of Anton Chekhov with the powerful physical and psychological techniques of his nephew, Michael Chekhov. In this workshop, we’ll tackle some of Chekhov’s iconic monologues, exploring them through the lens of Michael Chekhov’s theatrical techniques, as well as drawing from other sources in the world of theatre.

Stanislavski's System is a specific and very useful acting technique that aims to create an emotionally authentic performance. The actors internalise in depth the inner world of their character, together with their characteristics and motivation. This is a methodology that helps the actors to blend with the character by the extent that the actor becomes the character, as the character was real.

In this workshop we will explore the importance of finding the humanity in your character. We will explore how to achieve a more truthful, authentic performance and develop skills to connect emotionally with your character. You can either bring your own monologue to work on or Michelle will help you find a suitable monologue.

Guided by the timeless classic "Exercises in Style" by Raymond Queneau, this workshops will engage you in a creative journey to explore the depths of character development, transforming simple scenarios into complex scenes with three-dimensional characters through a series of inventive and playful exercises.

Find out if you have what it takes to do stand-up comedy in this fun and inspiring workshop where you’ll learn what is a stand-up set, how to devise a short comedy routine, how to develop your own style and voice, tips and tricks for gathering material for comedy, and how to use your personal experience and write what you know. This workshop is for anyone curious about stand-up and wants to know what it takes to get onto that stage and make people laugh!

In this workshop , we will use techniques to delve deep into the emotional landscape of your characters. We will apply some techniques through practical exercises and scenes that will explore the background, motivation and inner life of your characters.

This workshop will help the actor delve deep into a piece of text, analyse, play and finally help them showcase their ability to the fullest in front of a group of people.

This workshop on storytelling through games and prompts promises to be a delightful and enriching experience for all participants. This session is not just for performers but for anyone with a love for stories and a desire to explore their creativity in a supportive and fun environment. By creating a safe, playful space we will connect through sharing our stories and build a community of supportive storytellers.

Have you ever wondered why sometimes when you listen to a musical theatre song, you feel so sad, or motivated, or touched? It isn't only the music and the lyrics, although that is a big part of it, but also the acting the singer injects into the song. In this workshop we will work on songs as if they were monologues, delve deep into the thoughts, emotions and subtexts of characters, while understanding the importance of context, typology and style and also learn how to combine these elements with musical rhythm, keys and musical phrases, orchestration and mood.

Sandford Meisner's technique is all about connection and emphasises three elements: emotional preparation, repetition exercises, and improvisation. In this session, Miryam will use Meisner to guide you through exercises through which you will experience the importance of connection.

In this workshop you will explore the art of stage presence. Through a series of exercises and short scenes, you'll gain the tools you need to develop a commanding stage presence and enhance your connection with the environment and fellow actors.

"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances” Sanford Meisner. In this session we will go deeper into the essential tools we need to create a true character and how to apply our own uniqueness to build a solid performance.

This workshop will help participants to delve deeper into developing your comedy writing and stage voice. You will learn how to gather material every day and learn different ways to turn it into comedy, how professional comedians construct their jokes as we deconstruct them, how to develop your stage voice - doing stand-up as yourself Vs In character, how to structure your material into a 5-minute set, how to edit and perform the material you've written, and  how to tackle the nerves.

In this masterclass we will concentrate on the work with some of the most popular Theatre of Absurd drama texts, both from the perspective of the actor and of the director.

During this workshop, Matthew will take you on the discovery of your own personal clown. After your discovery, various exercises will deepen your understanding of your clown and introduce you to the principles of clowning. Clowning allows you to develop the following acting skills: building awareness of space and others, studying character, audience engagement, trusting instincts, feel for comedy, timing, kinesthetic response, taking risks, commitment, vulnerability. Please bring an ordinary household object to the session, such as a toothbrush, a cup, a fork, etc.