Edinburgh: Practical Screen Acting

Course Details

Knock & Nash’s Practical Screen Acting course offers a transformative, five-day programme designed to break down and rebuild the intuitive and technical elements of an actor’s craft. As one of the largest and most respected independent training providers for screen actors outside London, we offer you a rare opportunity to train with an active production house, learning directly from BAFTA-winning professionals. This immersive course combines techniques from renowned practitioners, including Meisner, Michael Chekhov, and David Mamet, to equip you with a deep understanding of screen acting. You will work with professional, Netflix-approved equipment, shooting scenes every day in real-world industry conditions. The course focuses on breaking down your current approach, helping you refine your instincts and technical skills, before rebuilding them into a cohesive, professional screen performance. Throughout the programme, you’ll develop your character-building skills, learn how to analyze scripts, and explore audition techniques—all while adapting your performance to different shot sizes and styles, including drama, comedy, and soap opera. Working within a true production environment, you will gain experience with blocking, hitting marks, camera angles, and the collaborative process of working with directors and crew. The immersive nature of this programme allows you to receive daily feedback on your performances, refine your technique, and track your progress. You will also have access to your footage at home, giving you the opportunity to reflect on your work and make adjustments as you go. With a class size capped at eight, you will receive personalized instruction to ensure that your training is tailored to your specific needs and goals. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and learn from some of the industry’s best, all within a professional, on-set environment. To secure your place in this highly sought-after course, a non-refundable £150 deposit is required, followed by an invoice for the remaining balance.