THE LONDON ACTOR DIRECTOR LAB

Founded in London by Mandi Riggi, a long-time student of Judith Weston (Author of Directing Actors), the Lab provides a supportive, safe environment for directors to learn and improve their craft.

The quest to create can often be a lonely one; we help to make it a collaborative, friendly process guided and encouraged by a group of passionate storytellers.

WHY THE LAB?

Are you a director who wants to improve communication with actors? Do you struggle to convey your vision effectively during rehearsals or on set? Do you rely on casting decisions and hope for the best?

Both actors and directors need a common language to enhance their colLABoration.

While there is no shortcut, technique plays a vital role in bridging this gap. That's why the Actor Director LAB exists - to provide a platform where actors and directors can learn and grow together, improving their communication and understanding of each other's perspectives.

  • For any director that wants to stay sharp, improve their craft, meet actors & workshop a script, the AD LAB is an essential practical course

    Nick Norman-Butler (Director)

  • Game changing. I have a career-long toolkit to pull from, in any situation.

    Esmonde Cole (Actor/Director)

  • The Lab offered a chance to practice working with actors in a no-pressure environment. It was incredibly insightful.

    Alessio Cala (Director)

  • The perfect space to practice and craft our stories.

    Olive Nwosu (Director)

  • An addictive challenge that made me fall in love with acting all over again.

    Annabella Forbes (Actor)

THE LAB

SCRIPT

Analyse scripts, discuss scenes, dialogue and character motivations.

REHEARSAL

Learn how to rehearse, improvise and adapt to get the best out of your actors on the shoot.

COMMUNICATION

Earn the trust of your actors. Learn cues and techniques to subtly change the performance.