Teaching

I have worked extensively at some of the top drama schools in the country and understand the unique requirements when directing students. I have developed and taught acting classes focussing on different schools of acting theory such as Stanislavsky and Meisner, and also playwrights and periods, with a particular love of Shakespeare and Classic American. Whilst I have directed and taught one-off projects at drama schools across the country, I also worked regularly at Arts Ed School of Acting as an acting tutor on the BA and MA course and as the course leader of the Part-Time Foundation Course in Acting.

Testimonials 

"Ed has the rare skill set of actor, director and teacher. He is able to work to the individual student's needs whilst creating a strong show. Highly recommend him!!" Janette Smith, Former Head of Acting, Arts Ed

"Ed has been an incredibly valuable member of our teaching team for many years.  He has developed students in many areas of their training and proven to be a support for both staff and students as well as an imaginative and exciting director.  I would recommend him to anyone." Gareth Farr, Playwright, Senior Acting Lecturer Falmouth University (Former Director of School of Acting Arts Ed.)

“Ed is an excellent teacher. He creates a harmonious working environment, challenges and inspires students to really give their best performances and always creates a beautiful show that everyone feels real pride in and has great ownership. He focusses on the individuals needs and knows how to stretch everybody as well as being sensitive to their pastoral needs.” Aileen Gonsalves, Artistic Director Butterfly (Former Head of MA Acting Arts Ed and BA Acting Drama Studio)

"Ed works with clarity and precision, his planning and execution are well-conceived. He shows great care for the progress of the actors involved and their well-being, as well as for the eventual production. He has a friendly and open manner and is a delight to work with. I would have no hesitation in asking him to work for us again and to commend him as a director for actors in any stage of their careers." Rosalind Williams, Principal, Cygnet Theatre School