Learn practical and imaginative acting methods with an acting coach dedicated to supporting you every week.

My Method

I’ve spent decades working with different types of exhausted actors; many of which have sacrificed tens of thousands of pounds/dollars and hours of training either at a drama school or privately where they found themselves innocently stood in-front of an acting teacher detailing all they “should have done”, while the actor enthusiastically nodded along while feeling vulnerable, embarrassed and filled with fear without ever realising, at the time, they had never been given dedicated, thoughtful time to learn practical, imaginative approaches and methods how to act in the first place.

These experiences are not unique to those who went to classes or institutions. I work with once confident performers who have rested or even just come out of long running plays/musicals in the West End/Broadway who feel completely lost and have forgotten how to prepare for an audition, let alone a new rehearsal process.

In these modern times of self-tapes, show-reels, auditions with an enormous amount of material learn, complicated drama school audition processes and even the simple, profound feeling of isolation from the industry. My weekly classes step in to fill in your gaps and help you feel less alone.

My ethos is to make every class about you, your needs and to offer practical, creative inspiring solutions from great works such as Declan Donnellan’s, The Actor & The Target (I am considered an expert in this text) and other pioneering practitioners like Meisner, Adler, Stanislavsky, Strasberg and many others (depending on the type of process we might need to explore for you). Not to mention, I will be your weekly check-in to face auditions, obstacles and challenges together, rather than doing all of this alone.

Costs & Availability

I offer regular classes throughout the week at any time of the day or evening* allowing me to help actors all around the world in different timezones, of all ages and abilities via Zoom.

I charge £80 per session for a weekly full hour.
I charge £50 per session for a weekly half hour.

Click the button below to send me a message or email mail@andrewkeates.co.uk

*Sessions are available on a first come, first served basis.

Testimonials

  • "Andrew's enthusiasm for theatre is infectious and his encouragement is truly uplifting. He has helped me grow in confidence and overcome self-criticism and a fear of acting, introducing me to new tools, texts and reminding me of forgotten techniques. With his support, I have taken these techniques into the rehearsal room, on-stage and now find acting far more enjoyable than ever before. Andrew is not just a teacher, but a valuable friend whose guidance cannot be undervalued."

    Emma Jane Morten
    (Musical Theatre Performer and Actor)

  • "Andrew is amazing! He personalises each lesson to fit my needs and has improved my skills as an actor. He guides me through practical techniques, performance feedback and makes me feel prepared for auditions and productions. I really appreciate how he always has the best disposition to remove doubt and makes me feel so much more confident. I would highly recommend Andrew as an acting teacher."

    Paloma Gomez
    (Actor & Musical Theatre Performer)

  • “I have been taking classes with Andrew for the past three years and they have been absolutely phenomenal. I have learned about seeing and reacting as a character, identity, persona, using stakes, dissolving fear and many principles from the book, The Actor & The Target. His classes are always fun and upbeat with a continuous positive attitude. I absolutely love his classes and I look forward to the weekly lessons.”

    Ella McCain
    (Appearing in TV shows ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Chosen’ as well as numerous other projects).

  • "Sessions with Andrew are incredibly useful and collaborative experiences. From explaining acting techniques to helping with drama school auditions, he’s facilitated my journey to becoming an actor, teaching and helping me to become more confident in my skills. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of acting classes!"

    Tola Sokoya
    (Now training at drama school)

  • “Andrew Keates has enhanced my acting journey immeasurably. As an actor embracing the profession in my liberatingly mature years, it was vitally important for me to connect with an acting coach who demonstrates not only invaluable knowledge, but also sensitivity and depth. Someone who is genuinely invested in their pupil’s career and development. Andrew’s unique tuition encourages my ever growing curiosity and allows me to continually explore my craft in a safe, supportive and creative space. My confidence approaching text and character development, being open, playful, attentive and preparing for auditions grows continually. Our lessons are filled with colour and clarity. I am now enjoying being cast and considered for exciting projects.

    Susannah May (Actor)

  • “We need more people like Andrew in the industry! I've accomplished more growth as an actor than I would ever have on my own. He makes his classes affordable with a schedule to fit in with my time and respects my process, making every lesson different depending on my needs; we're all human and he doesn't let that work against you, but for you. He wants you to succeed on all levels and I can't recommend him enough. He’s fantastic.”

    Sami Inman
    (Actor, Writer and Voiceover Artist)

  • "Having Andrew Keates as my acting coach is a pleasure filled with wonderful experiences. He is incredibly talented and so knowledgeable about all aspects of the craft of acting. He is thoroughly invested in helping his students succeed and has made me grow immensely as a performer. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an expert in acting, who is also kind-hearted, personable and cares."

    Sylar Bogdan
    (Actor & Member of The Magic Circle)

  • "Andrew's acting classes are the best! Each class is always so positive and informative within a truly great learning environment. He is an amazing acting teacher who challenges me with different techniques, while always encouraging me along the way. He has given me powerful tools to use as a performer and I'm eternally grateful to him for his tuition!"

    Rachel Hermes
    (Now training at a drama school)

  • "Andrew was my acting coach who helped me get into drama school. He made me feel at ease straight away and each lesson was committed, energetic, precise and succinct. We connected instantly and he taught me how to discover a real character & realise things I hadn’t ever seen in my monologues. He’s opened up my imagination and made me so much more explorative as an actor. I absolutely loved our sessions together."

    Ellis Coulter
    (Now training at a drama school)

  • As a singer, songwriter and stand up comedian, working with Andrew has improved my performance skills exponentially. I was recommended to work with Andrew, through my singing teacher. I was initially sceptical, ‘Why would acting help me sing?’. However, in working with him, I started to see how Andrew’s method could be applied to singing and then sought to apply this to my stand up comedy. My ability to convey emotion and really captivate an audience through this, I believe, has improved all down to Andrew’s acting technique. 

    Jaz Mattu
    (Singer, Songwriter. Comedian and Actor)

  • "If you’re truly passionate about your craft and want to delve deeper, there’s honestly nobody better to help you than Andrew Keates. I took several sessions with him and with his carefully personalised instruction (and extensive homework!) found both my confidence and skill base growing. Andrew’s done it all and with his extensive experience in every field of the entertainment industry, he’s the perfect tutor and guide. I really benefited from knowing him, both personally and professionally. His words stay with me whenever I perform."

    Liam Spenser
    (Actor)