The Actors Forge
The Actors Forge is an award winning drama school founded in 2018 in Newcastle.
Designed to develop North East talent, the Forge specialises in the Craft of Acting.
Step into the spotlight. Start your acting journey today.
Saturday Afternoons
10:30am - 1:00pm
Newcastle Arts Centre, 67 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SG
£160
Per 6 week course
Taster Sessions Available
“Our modern approach is designed to give teens and young adults the education they need to pursue a career in acting, or simply to enjoy, improve, develop life skills, make friends and develop creative connections.”
Meet The Coaches!
Lynn Huntley
Head Coach
Daniel Lemon
Creative Director
Student Testimonials
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"I love attending The Actors Forge! I’ve learned so much about acting for TV and film, I’ve previously attended musical theatre classes but I prefer the actual acting more than the singing and dancing so Actors Forge is perfect for me. "
Mia Temperley
Age 14
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"Such a friendly and supportive group, I enjoy learning scripts and performing them, Lynn is an excellent teacher who gives us all great feedback to help us improve our acting skills. It's my favourite day of the week!
Jack M
Age 11
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"Since joining I have become much more confident in my acting. I always feel welcome at the Forge and never judged for my acting abilities. Every week I am counting down the days until the next lesson, especially when there is cake!"
Tessa Black
Age 13
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"The Actors Forge is the best acting class I have ever been to. It is such a positive class and even if you are quite shy (like I was) everyone will make you feel so welcome, making it a great experience!"
Francesca Wright
Age 12
Term Dates 2024
Term 1
March 2nd - April 13th
Term 2
April 20th - May 25th
Term 3
June 15th - July 20th
Term 4
September 7th - October 12th
Term 5
November 9th - December 14th
Teen and Young Adults Acting Classes
Ages 11-16
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Expert Led Teaching
At The Actors Forge, our classes are all led by professionals actively working in the creative industries.
Whether it's seasoned actors with West End experience or directors and cinematographers involved in regional film projects, we believe in offering your children the best advice to unlock their creative potential.
With industry insights and practical guidance, we're committed to nurturing their talent and helping them thrive in the world of acting.
We regularly collaborate with Agency and Casting professionals from well known insutitons such as the BBC, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
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Acting Classes For Aspiring Actors
At The Actors Forge, we specialize in training young actors, whether they're just starting out or are experienced performers.
Our classes are expertly crafted by industry professionals to provide your child with a masterclass in acting excellence, tailored to their individual needs and goals.
No matter where they are on their journey, we're here to help them thrive in the world of acting.
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Comprehensive Actor Training
From script work to sense memory the Actors Forge focuses on the fundamentals of Professional Actor Training.
Students should expect classes on scene work, improvisation, movement, vocal training and projection, theatre skills, t.v and film workshops, screen acting technique and much more.
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A Safe Enviorment
All our coaches are screened through the DBS disclosure and barring service and our robust cild protection policies ensure your child is well looked after by experienced and professional coaches.
Parent Testimonials
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"Enrolling Mia in the Actors Forge has been a real game changer. The teachers have a real passion for nurturing young talent and this is very evident when I speak to them at collection. The classes are all about improvisation and imagination, learning how to use emotions and body language to act not just words, they learn advanced screen acting techniques and learn audition and show reel prep. They don’t just teach acting they are creating a launch pad for aspiring young actors. These classes are a must for any child that dreams of working in TV and Film."
Heather Temperley
Parent
