Speaking Shakespeare - Masterclass with former Head of Acting at RADA.

Speaking Shakespere - led by Ellis Jones 8th December 2025, 7pm-9pm - online.
This Masterclass will explore the different methods for bringing Shakespeare's text to life for an audience.

In the session Ellis will explore 3 key speeches - working with actors to unlock the text and explore different ways to heighten the meaning and engage the listener.

In the final 30 mins participants will have the opportunity to present short extracts from Shakespeare which Ellis will work through with the actors.

One of the UK's most respected acting coaches, Ellis Jones was a resident director at RADA for 16 years, during which time he was Head of Acting, the Academy's Vice Principal, and Creative Director of RADA Enterprises Ltd. Previously he worked extensively in theatre and television, and as a director in regional theatre.

The fee for this session is £20

Numbers are strictly limited.

RSVP: [actinggymnasium@gmail.com](mailto:actinggymnasium@gmail.com) - to book your place.