Philip

RADA trained, professional Actor, extensive work at Shakespeare`s Globe, RSC, Donmar, West End. Available for drama school entrance tutoring and LAMDA exams. Based in HAMPSTEAD.

I graduated from RADA in 2004, but started working as an actor when i was 12! Since RADA I have combined my work as an actor on stage and on screen with my passion for teaching and directing, helping to guide and advise those just entering, or considering entering, the industry. I teach and perform at Shakespeare`s Globe, most recently in Macbeth, and I have directed at RADA and Drama Studio, as well as working one to one with students of all ages. I love my work as an actor and i love my work as a teacher. Currently appearing on STARZ in `The Spanish Princess` season 2 as Thomas Wolsey, cardinal to Henry VIII!

HIGHLIGHTS

14 different productions as an actor at Shakespeares Globe.
Working with David Suchet in The Importance of Being Earnest in the West End 2016.
Working with Martin Freeman in Richard III in the West End in 2015
Work at The RSC in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Acting in ITV`s Girlfriends alongside Miranda Richardson and Zoe Wanamaker.
Teaching at RADA and East 15 drama schools.
Performing on screen in THE SPANISH PRINCESS (Two seasons) for STARZ playing Thomas Wolsey
Working on The Sam Wanamaker Festival leading workshops on performing Shakespeare with students from all the major drama schools.
Guiding several students to places at top drama schools including RADA.

Availability: Just finished directing at Drama Studio London. Third year production of CYMBELINE. Now free and available until late Jan. But even then i can still fit in tutoring around my acting and directing.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: LESSONS WILL BE TAUGHT IN A GREAT REHEARSAL SPACE -THE FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE IN HAMPSTEAD ONCE COVID HAS EASED. NOW I HAVE BEEN WORKING VERY SUCCESSFULLY ON ZOOM. BUT CAN ALSO TRAVEL.

Fully DBS (CRB) checked. I have helped students gain places at RADA, Guildhall and other top drama schools.

Alongside my acting work, I have run workshops and directed courses with children and young people at Shakespeare`s Globe for the past 13 years. I also direct Shakespeare and modern text presentations at RADA, and Drama Studio London.

Performing speeches, modern or classical, can be daunting. Approaching Shakespeare can be intimidating. It needn`t be. I want my students to obtain total ownership of the language, of their characters, and their performance. Using professional exercises to unlock the text and create heartfelt and truthful performances. I also have huge experience in auditioning and working within the industry in all fields so i can shape work accordingly. Above all i want my actors to enjoy themselves and learn to love their work as much as possible.

I can help with all drama school audition prep, as well as advise on how to conduct auditions and interviews etc. We can also work on poetry, storytelling and LAMDA exam work. Whatever is most applicable to you or your children.