Dates: April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd
Location: Theatre Deli Studios, 2 Finsbury Avenue, EC2M 2PA
Time: 10.30 - 16.30

This three day masterclass offers a genuinely revelatory experience, an understanding of how the lens of the camera relates to facets of your inner self - and how you can use that to communicate through it on a much deeper level as an actor.

"Probably the most fulfilling and beneficial workshop I have ever attended and David is definitely one of the nicest and most generous mentors an actor could hope to work with." Gorja Mazoli

You will work closely with Director, David Penn, in a small group, exploring beyond what might be termed the more conventional techniques. You will come to understand some fundamental truths about the game to which most are blind. You will find the discovery process a liberating experience.

Discover that you could be a better actor on-screen than even you ever thought you could be...

"David is totally, utterly inspiring!  In three wonderful days of hands-on experience and his focussed, thoughtful and generous wisdom he cut right through to the core of a screen performance - steering us away from acting in the moment to simply being in the moment. Revolutionary and totally liberating!" Nicola Scott

"This was the most enlightening workshop I have ever attended and it will have a life-long impact on my approach to the camera." Claudette Williams

"Not only have you changed the way I approach acting, you have changed the way I see myself as an actor...totally inspiring!" Alexandra Webb

"A complete revelation... You gave me the best, most useful note I have EVER had from a director in twenty years! I cannot recommend working with David enough... it doesn’t matter if you're fresh from drama school or a seasoned pro playing leads in movies or tv, David's masterclass will take whatever you are currently doing on screen and make you a million times better. It really is like magic! Tina Harris

"David Penn's 3 day masterclass is one of the best learning experiences I've ever had as an actor, including drama school." Edward Mitchell

"I absolutely LOVED every moment of David's masterclass and to thank the Actors' Guild for the amazing opportunity. It was such a mind opening 3 days" Haruka Abe

"David's masterclass was absolutely excellent - a wonderful way to explore the truth of an on-screen relationship." Julian Bird 

"A unique experience. It wasn't like anything else I've done. I have come away with a refreshed and inspired outlook. Indeed, I will approach everything in a slightly different way now, from acting to real life interactions!" Amy Bailey

"I want to thank you for your truly fantastic class. I can honestly say it made my year!" Fiona McKinnon

"An enormous eye opener! David's advice was tailor made to the individual and so well-observed." Rachel Gay

All three days are important on this course but day one is essential

David Penn has been directing actors in theatre, television and film for over thirty years. He was resident staff director at the Bristol Old Vic and the National Theatre in London where he worked as the assistant to Harold Pinter, David Hare and Tom Stoppard. David has directed both contemporary and classic plays at home and abroad. David has directed drama on all the major UK terrestrial channels, BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five as well as on Sky 1. He also writes and has delivered two original screenplays, one of which is currently being considered for major production... David teaches The Naked Face throughout Europe. 

Preparation: please bring in one piece of learnt duologue, no more than a page in length, where your character should have more to say (one of the other actors attending will read the other part, off-camera). This should not be a scene you have played before, either on stage or for the screen. 

Please note we have additional booking terms to those set out here for this masterclass - we are able to offer a full refund up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refunds are available after this time, unless we are able to refill your place.