Date: February 6th
Location: Theatre Deli (New Venue)107 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 4AF
Time: 10.00 - 17.00

Further to the success of his previous Shoshin workshops in 2022, this empowering day-long course offers you new tools and techniques with which to approach and engage with the written word in dynamic, clear, and immediate ways.

It will also help you -

Engage physically, emotionally, and successfully with classical or contemporary text.

Release and demystify any academic or habitual approach to scripted plays and the written word that may be holding you back

Improve and enjoy ‘cold reading’ unknown text through simple and effective techniques.

The course will also introduce you to simple and specific preparations that will easily and successfully help you unlock scripted scenes and monologues - releasing the power of words from page to stage or screen. 

Shoshin Script will help you discover/re-discover the the joy and power of the written word. It will help you act with greater confidence, simplicity, authenticity, and ease.

Shoshin is a Japanese word meaning Beginner’s Mind. In the the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. In the expert’s mind there are few. 

Please wear lose comfortable clothing you can move around in. The work is physical and experiential. Audio, video, and other recording is strictly prohibited.

Please bring a light heart, an open mind, and leave what you think you know at the door!!

Jeremy is a freelance theatre director and actor. He appears in the BBC Radio series How to Burn a Million Quid and had recently played Ken Campbell for Terry Johnson at Hampstead Theatre. He has devised and made many new productions for the National, the BAC, and theatres all over Europe. His shows, workshops, and seminars in Japan won him the title 'Philosophical Entertainer'. He has taught and directed at RADA for over 20 years and is a Performance Consultant and Acting Coach for the BBC. For more information see www.jeremystockwellcoaching.com.

Feedback following Jeremy's past workshops for The Actors' Guild:

'I loved the collaborative and encouraging energy throughout the process.' 'Jeremy's work, his words, his teachings were revelatory to me.' 'The workshop was Brilliant. I think some of us would go as far as to say life changing! Thank you.' 'The workshop was fantastic. Deep down rewarding. I thoroughly recommend it.' 'The experience was fantastic!' 'Such a nurturing and fulfilling experience...' 'Thank you for a wonderful experience.' 

Please wear lose comfortable clothes you can move around in. Please note that video and audio recording of this course is strictly prohibited unless by prior agreement with Jeremy Stockwell and The Actors' Guild has been granted. All content and product of this course remains the intellectual copyright of Jeremy Stockwell.

Come, play, shine your light. That way the world is a much brighter place!!