“Trudi is a truly inspirational director and I have loved working with her. She sets high expectations for all students and pushes everyone to their full potential. Every rehearsal with trudi feels like a masterclass, even if you are only observing! She is great at getting students to really explore and understand the character’s motivations, emotional journey and psyche. Her attention to detail is legendary!”

— FIONA MULVANEY, Actor

“Marcelle has been a fantastic source of inspiration over the last two years. I have had the pleasure of her wonderful tuition in movement classes, period dance, animal study and clowning. Learning the art of these disciplines was a joy with Marcelle. She is able to stretch you further than you had thought possible, whilst creating an atmosphere of freedom and calm. After a career in teaching and becoming a mum, I had become detached from my physical self. The work that Marcelle did with us enabled me to become aware of. my physical self again and begin using my body as an expressive tool in the rehearsal room.”

— CHARLOTTE PEACH, Actor

“Christian only needs to glance in your direction to know whether you’re in correct alignment, holding tension or breathing correctly and he has taught me everything that I use today. From vocal warm ups, Alexander technique, Shakespeare and the treatment of text to the mechanics of the voice and vocal cords, Christian is your man! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to train with him these past two years.”

— CORINNA JANE, Actor

“I’ve worked with Alison on a few stage combat projects at drama school and every one has been both an eye opening education and so much fun. Her incredible knowledge and ability to suit the combat style to the production is amazing and there have been multiple times I’ve been in stitches on the floor over scenarios we’ve walked through. To have worked with a lady so well versed in the industry is a privilege and her vast experience always left me feeling safe and free to explore my character in any fight sequence. Whether you’re a beginner trying to nail a stage punch or a dab-hand with a broadsword, Alison can always lend an expert guiding hand and I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone in need of a fight director.”

— JAKE BOTTERELL, Actor

“After a 21 year break from professional acting, the 8 week course was a fun and challenging refresher and gave me insights and the confidence to take my first steps back into the industry.”

— Short Course Participant (Autumn 2021)