Summer Course 2025
Part-Time Foundation Course in Psychophysical Acting
(6 Weeks)
Intended for individuals who are studying a BA in Acting or starting one in the near future, this course gives a foundational duel-technique understanding of the psychophysical approach to acting, and will provide perfect preparation for all major drama school and university acting programmes.
We will explore the basic elements and principles of the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique as well as Stanislavski's Method of Physical Action and Active Analysis.
These classes will take place twice weekly and will be text based and character based.
The Michael Chekhov Classes have been created so that they can be attended in isolation, however the Stanislavski classes would be best utilised through a commitment to every class.
The course will culminate in an informal presentation of scenes from a play which members of the public are welcome to attend.
Weekly Schedule 5/8/2025 - 18/9/2025
Camden Town
Tuesday afternoons, 2-5pm. Michael Chekov Technique.
These classes will run for 7 weeks and have 12 places only.
Pay in advance for a 20% discount or on the door.
£30 per class
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The Cut, Southwark
Thursday evenings, 5.30-8.30pm.
Stanislavski's Active Analysis and Method of Physical Action.
These classes will run for 8 weeks including a informal public presentation. There will be 12 places only.
Pay in advance for a 20% discount or on the door.
£30 per class
Weekend
Masterclasses
On Saturdays and Sundays over the summer we will hold different masterclasses for our students. These will range from Shakespeare, Meisner Technique, Clowning, Screen Acting, Corporeal Mime and several more..
There will be 16 places only. Pay in advance for a 20% discount or on the door.
£50 per class
Autumn Term 2025
September to December 2025
Dates and locations to be confirmed
Gavin Lister
Studio Director & Principal Teacher
Gavin trained as an actor at RADA. He has a PG Certificate in Performance Training from Guildhall School of Music and Drama and a Masters Degree from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He has taught acting and directed on various BA acting programmes since 2016.
As an introverted and shy actor he identified his own discomfort and that of other quiet actors within professional acting environments. He has since tailored his teaching, and the QAS programme, to improve the experience of actors who can become invisible in the rehearsal room, and who for various reasons do not feel that they 'belong'.
He is also interested in the psychology of acting and has undertaken initial psychotherapeutic training. Alongside his work at the QAS he is currently studying Psychodynamic Counselling at The University of Oxford.
