Actor Refresh: Meisner
Location
In Person, LAMDA
Course fee
£275
(10% discount for LAMDA alumni)
Entry requirements
See entry requirements below
Ages 21+
Course dates
Mondays in November and December 2026
(2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 3 Dec)
Course times
Weekly evening class
6pm – 9pm
Booking deadline
Thursday 22 October at 11:59pm (BST)
Re(Discover) the Meisner Technique and deepen your craft as an actor. Book now.
About the course
(Re)Discover the Mesiner Technique with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors who would like to deepen and develop their craft.
Developed by influential American actor and teacher Sanford Meisner, the Meisner Technique focuses on truthful behaviour, emotional responsiveness, and authentic connection with scene partners. Through a series of structured exercises, actors learn to work instinctively, listen actively, and respond honestly in the moment.
You’ll leave the course with a selection of techniques which you can incorporate into your personal actor’s process.
What will I learn?
During your time on the course, you will:
- You’ll explore the fundamental principles of Meisner Technique including repetition, active listening, and truthful response.
- You’ll apply Meisner-based exercises and approaches to scene work and text.
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable if you have trained at drama school, or have significant professional acting experience. You don’t need to have studied Meisner previously to take part in the course.
Our expert tutor will adapt to the specific requirements and experience of the cohort, and you can expect to be challenged and supported to ensure that you get the most out of the course.
This is a professional level course, and is designed for participants with significant acting experience.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Frequently asked questions
Need to ask a question? View our FAQ’s page or contact our Short Courses team on [email protected].
LAMDA’s Actor Refresh courses have no ‘product’ other than the vitally important task of reconnecting with the joy of acting.
In the day-to-day hustle of being a jobbing actor it is so easy to lose sight of your love of acting, and these courses seek to redress this. Where many workshops aimed at professional actors are industry-focused, taking part in an Actor Refresh course is a radical opportunity to simply act.
The tutor is to be confirmed. Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate
This course is for participants aged 21+.
Applicants must have at least three professional, verifiable acting credits, or an Acting Qualification at Level 4 or higher. We reserve the right to verify any qualifications you have highlighted in your application form.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Short Courses team on [email protected]
Apply for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £275
Application Fee: None
Alumni Discount
LAMDA alumni should book by first contacting [email protected], who will provide you with an individual link to begin your application. Learn more below.
Payment
When applying to our Actor Refresh courses, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book Now’ on this page to begin your application.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you’re not eligible for this course, you’ll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you’d like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
LAMDA alumni can access a 10% discount on the total cost of the booking.
To access this LAMDA alumni discount, email us at [email protected]including the below information, and we’ll provide a bespoke application link:
- Full name
- Year of LAMDA graduation
- Your LAMDA course
- How many Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
- Which Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
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