Duration
2 Days
Format
Full-Time
Class Size
12 Max
Next Intake
August 29th & 30th
This intensive 2 day in person workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore the unique philosophy and approach to screen acting through the Gerry Grennell Method ™ that has guided so many actors from beginners to Hollywood A-Listers to more empowering and believable performances.
Founder of the Ownership for Screen technique and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed drama school Bow Street Academy, Gerry has collaborated extensively with Heath Ledger on numerous projects including Batman: The Dark Knight, and has worked frequently with Oscar Isaac, Johnny Depp and Andrew Garfield.
Many of his other clients have included Joel Edgerton, Abbie Cornish, Natalie Portman, Tom Cruise, Marlon Brando, Sean Penn, Tessa Thompson, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Kate Hudson, Pedro Pascal, Orlando Bloom, and many more.
Applicants should have some screen experience.
Topics covered include:
Curriculum
01
Exploring how to command the space around you to enhance performance.
02
Defining the Global Moment and re-establishing the Personal Moment.
03
Balancing positive versus negative internal perspectives.
04
Exploring the concept of Owning versus Being Owned.
05
Refining the script learning process and how memory functions.
Course Information
| Dates | August 29th & 30th 2026 |
| Schedule | 2 Full Days (10.00am – 5.00pm) |
| Location | Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill Street |
| Class Size | Max 12 students per class |
| Tuition | £180 |
| Application | To apply please submit a headshot and CV (pdf or doc format) to [email protected] with LONDON WORKSHOP in the subject line. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a brief conversation with the admissions team. Accepted students will be asked to pay a deposit to secure their place. The remainder is due 14 days prior to the start date. |
| Note on Student Placement | We curate these sessions to ensure every actor in the room is at the same level of focus and professional readiness. |
| Note on Waitlist | If the current intake is full, wherever possible we will endeavor to add another workshop to meet demand. |
No. We use the camera for intensive real-time analysis. The footage is often experimental and unpolished. To maintain the integrity of this private “lab”, we do not release class material for external use or reels.
No, it is in-person and experiential.
Yes, many actors return as the information is dense and evolves with the actor’s own experience.
No. Official Bow Street tutors who are certified in the Gerry Grennell Method ™ will be leading this workshop.
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