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At East 15, we believe movement is a core element of an actor’s training. Our classes transform how a performer, imaginatively and confidently, connects to their body.

We have carefully constructed a movement syllabus that not only responds to the demands of an evolving industry, but is individually tailored for each of our BA, MA and MFA programmes. Our curriculum is inspired by current somatic practices, as well as pioneering legends such as Laban, Grotowski, and Chekhov, thus blending innovation with tradition.

Our movement classes expand access to physical skill and creativity by focusing on dynamic alignment, movement improvisation, characterisation techniques, and the development of specific skills - ranging from dance and yoga to stage combat.

We believe in fostering the physical imagination. Our training aims to both shape powerful performers and promote personal growth. Whether you are diving into the depths of characterisation or mastering the art of movement, East 15 will prepare you for the stage, screen and beyond.

Every voice is unique and special.

At East 15, we encourage you to bring your own voice and worldviews into your training. Our innovative teaching approach involves ensemble teaching alongside individual feedback, supporting your vocal journey through classes, in rehearsal rooms and during the performance processes for stage, film, audio recordings or motion capture volume. The training you receive is aimed at releasing your full potential and moving past the limits of your ‘habit voice’. Our staff strive to embed a vocal discipline in every student, where you are able to safely and honestly communicate through verbal and non-verbal expressions – uniting emotional truth with dynamic energy.

Grounded by technical rigour, you will be taken on a creative journey that closes the gap between voice and text, and fully engages voice, body and mind. Our highly trained voice tutors draw on the techniques from leading practitioners such as Berry, Linklater, Laban and Chekhov in order to deliver a training that is relevant to both the demands of today’s industry and to each individual student.

Your voice should always be heard.

Singing at East 15 is about developing your unique voice and discovering how to use it across a range of musical genres and environments.

Singing is not merely an individual skill for actors. Actors must communicate truth, subtext, an emotional life, and rhythm – which makes singing a natural topic of study for performers. While we don't expect you to aspire to a career in musical performance, we do expect you to engage in a programme that teaches you how to approach a song with connection and energy.

At East 15 we have designed the singing programme to be inclusive and enjoyable, regardless of your musical background and level of experience. Our programme focuses on acting through song, enabling you to develop a range of transferable skills such as confidence, musicality, ability to handle heightened text, and vocal projection.

If you can play a musical instrument, you can develop that talent and there are numerous possibilities to play in ensembles for private and public performances at East 15. Although instrumental playing is not part of the assessment, actors who develop such skills certainly aid their prospects through actor-musicianship.

We introduce you to the techniques and disciplines of working with recorded media, incorporating skills for film, TV, and radio across our courses. No one course focuses solely on screen acting or theatre acting, but all courses aim to open multiple media up to you, as evidenced by the range of career paths of our alumni.

Guest lectures and workshops, given by industry specialists, help prepare our students for the complexity of working in theatre, film, TV and related areas.