We Make Actors
a practical and compassionate approach to training actors
Professional Acting Classes for Adults
Knock & Nash is a World-CLass provider of part-time actor training, offering a variety of online and in-person classes in the North of England and Scotland.
With locations in Newcastle upon Tyne, Carlisle, Manchester, and Liverpool, it is one of the largest and most successful independent training providers for actors outside of London.
A Stringent curriculum
Our Creative framework is designed by our BAFTA-winning team, incorporating notable theories of Meisner, Michael Chekhov, David Mamet, and our own radically evolving practice.
Our students master techniques that support unique and confident performances both on and off screen.
With two years of consistent part-time training at KNOCK & NASH, you can apply for a Spotlight membership.
THE BEST TUTORS IN THE INDUSTRY
All Knock & Nash tutors are drama school trained actors, and have professional screen acting experience in mainstream film & TV work.
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We have a national reputation for our intensive and passionate programmes. Every actor in the room needs a different approach in order to reach their potential and our capped student admission really allows us to make that happen. a unique and tailored process specific for your individual development.
FREEING THE ACTOR
Actor training by its very nature is challenging, but it doesn't have to be complicated. We believe in creating collaborative and compassionate learning spaces, eliminating shame-inducing practices so that you can push and develop your craft in a space free from judgement.
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Through our engaging, exciting and collaborative environments, we create highly competent actors who exhibit a proactive and professional attitude towards their career, craft and education.
Train under industry Conditions
Innovative in structure and approach, we adopt industry standard ‘on-set’ conditions at all times and you will practice a high level of on-set protocol.
The focus of our training is producing confident and prepared actors who, on leaving, have a high skill level with the necessary technique to apply to a working context. We make actors who are prepared to make decisions, prepared to take risks, and prepared to face the demands and challenges of the professional world.
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Training with Knock & Nash
There are a number of ways you can Train with Knock & Nash... from attending our company intensives, applying for our weekly online classes, or one-to-one tuition.
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Demand for places is extremely high and unfortunately we cannot offer admission to everyone that applies to train with us.
In some cases, you may be added to a waiting list, where classes or workshops are full.
Drama sChools and Universities
Knock & Nash has an extensive track record of delivering Screen Acting workshops to over 2000 students at secondary, sixth form, and university levels in the UK and worldwide. Our organisation specialises in providing customised workshops, seminars, and programs that help bridge the gap between actor training and industry entry.
We offer a range of services, including tailored workshops, showreel and showcase packages, and unique collaborations and residencies in the UK and abroad.
If you are interested in becoming one of our education partners, please do not hesitate to contact our team, and we will be happy to discuss further.