The London Meisner Company Drop-in Classes

Name: The London Meisner Company Drop-in Classes
Address: London
Telephone: +447500875476
Rating: 5

5.0

Our Booking PolicyWELCOME TO THE DROP-IN PORTAL!

FOR LONG TERM MEISNER TECHNIQUE COURSES VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
➣ thelondonmeisnercompany.com

All drop-in classes are non-refundable and non-transferable once booked.

Drop-In Classes

WEEKLY OPEN MEISNER TECHNIQUE CLASSES

Euston

2 hrs 30 mins£29.50

Venue & Directions:
Old Diorama Arts Centre
Regent's Place, 201 Drummond Street
NW1 3FE
*Head to reception and they will tell you where to go.

Teacher:
Craig McKenzie

This Open Meisner Technique Drop-In class invites actors in any stage of their career to explore the Meisner technique in this Open Class setting.

Including a comprehensive overview of the technique and exploration of every phase of the Technique, the class is designed to introduce actors to the Meisner Technique in a more casually relaxed environment.

This class will cover:
Tone Work
Single Word Repetition
Calling On Behaviour
Independent Activities
Knock at the Door
Emotional Preparation

With all areas of the Technique being explored in one class, your teacher will pair you with a partner at the same level and move you through exercises according to your progress.

Whitechapel

2 hrs 30 mins£29.50

Venue & Directions:
Mixing Networks
Unit 2.15 East, Works,
65 Whitechapel Road,
E1 1DU

Further directions:
The main entrance is located on Whitechapel Road. You will see a large number 65, and an intercom system next to it. Please dial 215 and press ‘CALL’. Your teacher will buzz you in. Please come up to the second floor where there will be a picnic bench and wait in this area. Your teacher will come and get you 5 minutes before the class starts.

Teacher:
Alice Sykes

This Open Meisner Technique Drop-In class invites actors in any stage of their career to explore the Meisner technique in this Open Class setting.

Including a comprehensive overview of the technique and exploration of every phase of the Technique, the class is designed to introduce actors to the Meisner Technique in a more casually relaxed environment.

This class will cover:
Tone Work
Single Word Repetition
Calling On Behaviour
Independent Activities
Knock at the Door
Emotional Preparation

With all areas of the Technique being explored in one class, your teacher will pair you with a partner at the same level and move you through exercises according to your progress.

Leeds

2 hrs 30 mins£27.50

Venue:
Meanwood Institute
94 Green Road,
Meanwood,
LS6 4LD

Teacher:
Penny Bramwell-Jones

This Open Meisner Technique Drop-In class invites actors in any stage of their career to explore the Meisner technique in this Open Class setting.

Including a comprehensive overview of the technique and exploration of every phase of the Technique, the class is designed to introduce actors to the Meisner Technique in a more casually relaxed environment.

This class will cover:
Tone Work
Single Word Repetition
Calling On Behaviour
Independent Activities
Knock at the Door
Emotional Preparation

With all areas of the Technique being explored in one class, your teacher will pair you with a partner at the same level and move you through exercises according to your progress.

Intensives

2 Week Intensive - Screen Acting with Meisner

7 hrs£495

When you book for November 2nd you'll automatically be enrolled to the full 2-week course.

Dates:
November 2-6th + 9-13th 2026

Time:
10am-5pm each day

Venue:
Mixing Networks
Unit 2.10
65 Whitechapel Road,
E1 1DU

Develop your ability to perform on camera whilst learning the fundamental steps of the Meisner Technique.

If you’ve been on set, in an audition, or filming a self-tape alone in your room, you may notice your attention getting pulled toward the camera rather than staying in the scene. In the age of self-tapes, actors can spend hours modifying their performance until it reaches the 'idea' they had in their head, but something still doesn’t feel right: now the scene feels tense, tired, and full of effort. This 2-Week Intensive will help you perform with your intuition and not your ‘idea’, aiming to dispel the fear of ‘overacting’, and give you the confidence to be present and convincing on camera.

Week One we work on our 1st scene, practice being present, shifting through beats, and auditioning. Week Two we study relationships/objectives, work with 'Direction', and film our 2nd scene.

Your Teacher: Craig McKenzie
Craig McKenzie is a director & coach. His 2018 debut film ‘Ding-Ding, Next’ was funded by BBC, more recently he released ‘reload’ (2025) starring Ashley Walters, ‘The Stained Stainlessman’ (2025) starring Mia Jenkins, and ‘A Love Story’ (2026) starring Ernest Kingsley Jnr. Craig teaches Screen Acting/Meisner at East 15, NFTS, Central, & more.

Online

Online 4-Month Intensive

3 hrs£500

This Online 4-Month Intensive will take you through the components of the Meisner Technique, and is carefully designed to help you understand how the technique can be applied to scene work.

The course will be available to anyone with an internet connection no matter where you are in the world, and will begin on September 1st 2026, running all the way until December 15th 2026, with a one week break on November 17th. Classes are weekly: 7pm-10pm BST, and will have a limited number of spaces in order to achieve an intensive working schedule for the participants.

Across the 4 months you will be learning: Single Word Repetition/ Calling on Behaviour/ Independent Activities/ Knock at the Door/ Emotional Preparation/ Meisner's approach to Scenes.

Please note:
- When you book in on September 1st you will automatically be enrolled for the entire Online 4-Month Intensive.

Workshops

Screen Acting Workout: The London Meisner Company & Mixing Networks

7 hrs£75

65 Whitechapel Road. E11DU. London.

This unique one-day intensive is a collaboration between the London Meisner Company, and Mixing Networks.

Designed for actors seeking to refine their on-screen presence, this workshop blends the emotional depth and authenticity of the Meisner approach with practical skills for delivering compelling performances in front of the camera.

**Objective:**
To equip actors with the tools to create truthful, emotionally connected performances using the Meisner technique, while translating these skills into effective on-camera acting for film, television, and digital media.

**Key Learning Outcomes:**
- Understand the fundamentals of the Meisner technique, including emotional availability and listening and apply Meisner principles specifically to the demands of on-screen acting.
- Understand camera awareness, framing, and technical considerations for film and TV performance.
- Enhance confidence in making bold, authentic choices in front of the camera.

The day will consist of:

- A morning of doing Meisner exercises with Founder and Owner of The London Meisner Company Robyn Paterson. These will include Tone work, Single Word Repetition, Calling on Behaviour, Calling on Behaviour and Repetition with the text. The aim being to help free up your work.

- Lunch break

- An afternoon working with founder and owner of Mixing Networks Michael Gamarano Singleton on a chosen scene. Actors will be given a scene to prepare and work alongside each other on camera. They will be using the techniques given to them in the morning to help free up their screen technique and work with a director to guide them through the scene.

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21 reviews

Jaylen
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I really loved today’s session! Alice’s insights and notes were spot on. Just two sessions into London Meisner, and I’m already much quicker at observing others and feel way less in my head, both in class and in everyday life. :)
Jaylen
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AJ was attentive and seemed like he wanted us to dig deep and pull out everything for this session. I enjoyed myself and feel closer towards understanding how to act from a genuine, human place!
Nadia Al-Mardini
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I took the Screen Acting with Meisner – 2 Week Intensive, and I can’t recommend it enough! These two weeks completely changed the way I approach acting. I learned to listen, stay present, trust the moment, and stop trying to control every performance.

A special thanks to Craig, who was an exceptional coach. He is an outstanding teacher with incredibly insightful feedback, and also one of the kindest people you’ll meet. The course was extremely intense, but thanks to Craig, it was also sooooo much fun. If I ever win an Oscar, Craig will be the first person I thank in my acceptance speech. 😜

An unforgettable experience that has made me a better actor. Thank you!
Charlotte Darley
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I have been coming to the Leeds drop in classes for a while and Penny is fantastic! I’ve learnt so much more about myself as an actor and the meisner technique and have enjoyed exploring it more than I had previously. It’s such a supportive class and great atmosphere! Thank you Penny and TLMCxx
Adam Goldman
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Very enjoyable and instructive. I had done some Meisner previously, but the drop-in filled in some gaps for me; including my first “knock on the door” exercise! Craig was an excellent tutor, creating a safe and supportive environment and providing constructive feedback.
Taru
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I love these classes. Penny is a great teacher and the sessions are accessible whether you have previous experience or not. In fact, the mixture of experience in the room only enhances the classes. Penny is knowledgeable and thoughtful and offers useful insight on a personal basis to participants. I highly recommend these classes