About
How the Manchester Screen Acting Programme Works
Apply or book a free introductory chat.
Train in four-week blocks covering process, scene study, self-tapes and location filming.
Receive regular class footage for personal review and evaluation.
Complete four blocks and, under the current offer and terms, be invited to a professionally filmed showreel scene.
At a Glance
Level: Professionally minded beginners, emerging actors and working actors.
When: Tuesdays, 6:45–8:45 pm.
Where: Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS.
Format: Ongoing four-week blocks of four two-hour classes.
Investment: £95 per block, with a minimum commitment of four consecutive blocks.
Filming benefit: Regular class footage plus the current filmed-showreel-scene offer after four blocks.
Professional Acting-for-Camera Training for Adults
Thinking Actors provides weekly screen acting classes in Manchester for adults seeking structured, professional acting-for-camera training. Tuesday evening sessions cover on-camera scene work, self-tapes, audition technique and a repeatable acting process, with regular filming and a pathway to Spotlight eligibility.
Screen-actor training that builds bookable skill and usable footage, with a repeatable process you can apply in every audition.
Tuesday Evening Acting Classes in Manchester
Tuesdays, 6:45–8:45 pm, Manchester city centre.
Train in a structured professional environment with Peter Carroll—actor, director, acting teacher and Meisner Technique specialist trained at The Acting Studio New York.
Who the Screen Acting Class Is For
The programme is for professionally minded beginners, emerging actors and working performers who want screen craft that holds up under casting pressure. It is not designed as a casual drop-in class: the focus is sustained development, a repeatable process and filmed feedback.
What You Will Learn
The Actor’s Process
Build a repeatable foundation for character preparation, moment-to-moment truth and screen realism across different genres and formats.
Acting for Camera Training in Manchester
Apply your process to film and television scripts. Develop truthful, detailed performance that fits the frame, tone and world of the production.
Self-Tape and Audition Training
Develop a professional self-tape workflow covering performance choices, casting expectations, reader dynamics and technical best practice.
Location Filming Days
Apply your process under production-style conditions with direction, pace and technical demands.
Regular Filming and Showreel Opportunities
Regular class footage is supplied for personal review and evaluation. After four completed blocks, members are invited to a professionally filmed showreel scene under the current offer and terms.
Spotlight Eligibility
After completing two consecutive years of training with Thinking Actors, students and actors are eligible to apply for Spotlight membership.
Manchester Venue and Class Times
Tuesdays, 6:45–8:45 pm at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS.
Screen Acting Class FAQs
What level is the class for?
Professionally minded beginners build strong foundations, while emerging and working actors refine screen detail, consistency and audition readiness.
Do you work on self-tapes?
Yes. Self-tape craft is a core part of the programme, including performance choices, reader dynamics and technical best practice.
Will I receive footage?
Yes. Regular class footage supports review and evaluation. The current offer also includes an invitation to a professionally filmed showreel scene after four completed blocks, subject to the published terms.
Can theatre-trained actors use the class to transition to screen?
Yes. The programme translates existing performance skill into screen scale, precision and pace without losing truthfulness.
Apply for the Next Manchester Intake
View the next Manchester block dates or book a free introductory chat to identify the right entry point for your current level.
Payments and Terms
Monthly membership payments are processed by direct debit on the first of each month. One month’s notice is required to cancel after the minimum commitment. No credit or rollover is available for missed classes. See the full terms and conditions.
A non-refundable deposit of £95 is required to accept and secure a place. This also covers the first month of classes.
Testimonial
“Peter is intuitive and generous. He is passionate about the craft and working with him is beautifully straightforward.” — 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.
