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How it works
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Train in 4-week blocks — process, scene study, self-tapes, location filming
Get filmed — after 4 blocks you’re invited to a FREE showreel scene
At a glance
• Level: Professionally minded beginners & emerging/working actors
• When: Tuesdays, 6:45–8:45 pm
• Where: Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester (M2 5NS)
• Format: Ongoing 4-week blocks (4 × 2-hour classes)
• Investment: £95 per block - minimum 4 consecutive blocks
• Bonus: After 4 blocks, you’re invited to a FREE filmed showreel scene (worth £320)
What you’ll walk away with
• Sharper screen craft - weekly training with an industry working actor and Meisner specialist
• Regular footage of your work - so you can actually see and track your progress
• Professional showreel content - a filmed scene (worth £320) once you’ve completed 4 blocks
• A repeatable process - not just tips, but a way of working you can use on any script
The Acting Class | Tues. Evening | Manchester
“Screen-actor training that builds bookable skill and usable footage - with a repeatable process you can apply in every audition.”
The Actors’ Development Initiative.
The Actors’ Development Initiative is our long-term Manchester acting for camera programme, built around weekly classes, modular training and periodic filming days to create real showreel content.”
Tuesday evenings | 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM | Manchester
Train in a structured, professional environment with Peter Carroll – actor, director, acting teacher, Meisner Technique Specialist (The Acting Studio New York).
“Who it’s for / not for”
For you if…
You want screen craft that holds up under casting pressure - not random tips.
Not for you if…
You’re only after a casual drop-in with no process, no pathway, no filming feedback.
The module pathway
Our Manchester training is delivered through a structured modular framework:
Actor’s Process
Build a repeatable foundation you can use across genres and formats.
You’ll develop character approach, moment-to-moment truth, and a consistent preparation method that supports screen realism.
On-Camera Scene Study
Apply process to real scripts and sharpen on-camera craft.
This module strengthens your ability to deliver truthful work that fits the frame, the tone, and the world of the show.
Professional Actor / Audition & Self-Tape
This is where performance meets strategy.
You’ll build a self-tape workflow that covers performance choices, casting expectations, reader dynamics, and the practical setup that protects your work.
Location Filming Days
Where you pressure-test the craft. You apply your process under production-style conditions with direction, pace, and technical demands. This is where confidence becomes real.
“You don’t just ‘take a class’ – you move through a process that mirrors how the industry actually works.”
Venue
📍 The Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester City Centre
An “actors’ gym” for ongoing professional development.
FAQs
Is Thinking Actors Spotlight-accredited?
Yes. Our Acting for Camera training is Spotlight-accredited. This means the programme meets approved criteria and can support your professional pathway depending on your overall eligibility route.
What level is the course for?
It’s designed for both emerging and working actors. Beginners build strong fundamentals; experienced performers refine screen detail and audition consistency.
Do you work on self-tapes?
Yes. Self-tape craft is a core focus. We cover performance choices, reader dynamics, and technical best practice so your work is protected and professional.
Will I get footage for my showreel?
Some modules and filming days may generate usable material. For dedicated showreel scenes, we also offer tailored showreel filming services.
I’m theatre-trained - will this help me transition to screen?
Absolutely. We translate your skill into screen scale, precision and pace without losing your truth.
Where are you based?
We’re Manchester-based and work with actors across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Ready to train with a process built for modern casting?
Join the next Manchester block or book a free chat to find the right entry point for your current level.
Payments & Terms
Monthly membership payments are processed by direct debit on the 1st of each month. One month’s notice is required to cancel after your minimum commitment. No credit or rollover for missed classes. See Full Terms & Conditions.
A non-refundable deposit of £95.00 is required to accept and secure your place in the class. This will also cover your first month of classes.
Spotlight Eligibility
Complete two consecutive years of study with us and you’ll be eligible to join Spotlight – the UK’s leading casting platform.
Testimonial
"Peter is intuitive and generous. He is passionate about the craft and working with him is beautifully straightforward" - 'Coronation Street' ITV, 'Dr. Who', BBC, 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie - The Movie' Amazon Studios. - Shobna Gulati
Your Instructor
Peter Carroll
Peter Carroll is a highly experienced acting coach and practitioner, specialising in Stanislavski’s Method and The Meisner Technique, the latter of which he trained in at The Acting Studio New York. His clients have gone on to appear in major international productions, including FX/BBC Devs, BBC Silent Witness, Netflix Dracula, ITV Sanditon, BBC Our Girl, NBC This Is Us, Channel 4/HBO It’s A Sin, BBC EastEnders, Sky Atlantic Domina, 20th Century Studios Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and BBC Alma’s Not Normal. He is a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy, a member of British Actors’ Equity, Spotlight, and The Royal Television Society. As an actor, Peter’s most recent work includes ITV’s Coronation Street.
