Acting Intensive: Stanislavski & The Cherry Orchard
- Ages 18+
A Week of Craft. A Night on Stage. Are you ready to level up your acting with one of the most legendary techniques in theatre history?
Date and time
Location
Academy of Creative Training
8-10 Rock Place Kemptown BN2 1PF United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 days 10 hours
- Ages 18+
- No venue parking
summer school 2025
acting intensive: stanislavski & the cherry orchard
18th - 22nd August 2025
A Week of Craft. A Night on Stage.Are you ready to level up your acting with one of the most legendary techniques in theatre history?
Join our one-week summer intensive where you'll dive deep into the world of Konstantin Stanislavski—the father of modern acting—and bring Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard to life from the inside out.This course is for actors, creatives, and the theatre-curious who want to stretch their craft without the pressure of perfection. You’ll train hard, laugh often and perform with purpose — all in the company of like-minded adults who love great writing and smart theatre. Expect focused technique, collaborative scene work, a lot of "Aha!" moments—and yes, some unexpected laughs too. Because great acting isn’t just serious — it’s alive.Through scene work and practical exercises you’ll explore the Stanislavski Tool kit and the text of the Cherry Orchard. The week ends with a script in hand performance in our Lantern Theatre space, with an invited audience and drinks afterwards in the bar.
Come for the technique. Stay for the Chekhov. Leave with a drink and a story.
Let’s bring The Orchard to blossoming life.
What the course consists of:
- How to work with Given Circumstances, Units, Objectives and Actions.
- Working with Text, Subtext and Emotional Memory.
- Method Of Physical Action and Active Analysis.
- How to develop and build authentic characters.
- Exploration of the World of the Play: The Cherry Orchard.
- Rehearsals of selected scenes with direction and guidance.
- A script-in-hand performance in the theatre space.
- Post show feedback with drinks in the bar.
Dates & Times:
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August 2025
Monday to Friday - 10am to 5pm with a 7pm Showing in the Lantern Theatre on the Friday.
Frequently asked questions
Probably not. There is usually a broad range of ages and backgrounds on our courses. We have no upper age limit. Participants must be 18 years +
This course is for actors, creatives, and the theatre-curious who want to stretch their craft without the pressure of perfection.
Yes, all participants must attend the first session as this is a very important part of the course and introduces everyone to each other as well as the work and the spaces.
All classes are in English. You will need a good level of understanding of spoken and written English. There are sessions on working with scripts, but there is plenty of time to go over these and you will get support from the tutor.
Daniel Finlay started work backstage in the West End at the age of 15 and later gained his degree in Visual & Performing Arts in 1987 from the University of Brighton. Since then he has worked extensively as an actor and theatre director. As an actor his work includes; The UK tour of Beyond Reasonab