THE BRITISH WAY

WITH HARRY HAYNES, JULIA GRACE, SIAN DAVIES, MATT FURLANI, IAIN SINCLAIR & GUEST UK MENTORS, COACHES AND CASTING DIRECTORS

“In today’s global market for dramatic storytelling, British actors continue to dominate. Their craft and rigour, developed through a training tradition honed over decades, have evolved into a powerful balance of technique and soulfulness. The British Way opens that door for Australian actors: preparing them for the UK market while unlocking the insights that make British actors so uniquely equipped to work on the world stage.”

– Harry Haynes

16th Street Actors Studio returns with our distinctive 10-week postgraduate program, designed to spearhead actors into the global market - and in 2025, it's The British Way. The British acting tradition is one of the most rigorous, textured, and globally influential. From the stages of the West End to cutting-edge British television and cinema, Australian actors continue to make their mark in the UK.

Over ten weeks, you will explore the dramaturgy of Britain’s greatest playwrights, sharpen your craft in relation to class and culture, gain proficiency in essential UK accents, and prepare a tailored showcase of British material. The program culminates in a performance to an invited audience of industry professionals.

The British Way has been designed to equip you with the skills, insight, and professional readiness needed to confidently work in UK productions - whether you're acting in the UK or bringing British projects to life in Australia.

Joining us on this program are industry specialists who will teach and mentor alongside core program faculty with market specific guidance.

The first step to working the British way is to embrace the challenge and rise to it.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • The British Way is a highly selective program designed for skilled and dedicated artists seeking specialised training and a competitive edge in the UK market.

    Choosing The British Way is more than an educational decision - it’s an immersive, transformative journey grounded in discipline, depth, and tradition. You’ll be mentored by leading professionals who embody the excellence of British theatre, film, and television. Every session is crafted to challenge, refine, and elevate your craft. Full commitment and active participation are essential - this is the key to unlocking your potential and advancing your career.

    Your growth will culminate in a final showcase - not just a presentation of talent, but a platform to demonstrate your mastery, professionalism, and readiness for the industry. It is your gateway to opportunity, crafted to reflect the rigour and prestige of this program.

  • Understanding the British Market:

    • Led by Associate Artistic Director Harry Haynes, you will examine the psychology of both the British market and dramatic archetypes through Yat Malmgren Character Analysis.

    • Tailored material will be developed for each actor to strengthen your position when approaching UK agents and casting directors.

    Working with the British Repertoire:

    • Under the guidance of Head of Acting and Resident Director Iain Sinclair, you will work rigorously on scenes from the British canon.

    • Deepen your understanding of the dramaturgy of playwrights such as Shakespeare, Pinter, Churchill, Kane, Butterworth, and beyond.

    • Working with an Award Winning Director who has traversed both markets. 

    Professional Mindset:

    • Work with leading acting coach Julia Grace to deepen your professional mindset in order to withstand the challenges of UK taping.

    • Meditation and De-rolling practice for longevity and psychology wellbeing.

    Accents & Voice, Intensive exploration of UK accents:

    • Received Pronunciation (RP), Estuary English, Key Regional Accents.

    • Develop precision in rhetoric, text analysis, and voice work, essential for British theatre and screen.

    • Exposure to rigorous voice training to ensure you are ready for the demands of west end theatre.

    Mentorship & Industry Insight:

    • Gain direct mentorship from leading UK master coaches.

    • Participate in workshops with a UK casting director, offering insight into audition room expectations and casting processes.

    • Bridge Two Cultures: Equip yourself with the nuance and technical preparation needed to transition smoothly into the UK market.

    • Market-Specific Preparation: Gain a deeper understanding of the unique qualities and expectations that distinguish the British industry from the Australian and American contexts.

    • Professional Advantage: Leave with a portfolio of prepared audition material, refined UK accents, and direct connections with UK industry professionals.

    • Professionally directed self-tape-ready scenes.

    • Showcase: The course concludes with a showcase of British material performed to an invited industry audience.

PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS & MENTORS

Leading directors and industry specialists, working across the industry will guide actors in their specific disciplines or areas of expertise. Mentor sessions with leading industry professionals in the UK, including top casting directors, writers, talent agents, producers, directors and award-winning actors. More to be announced.

  • Harry Haynes

    Led by Associate Artistic Director Harry Haynes, you will examine the psychology of both the British market and dramatic archetypes through Yat Malmgren Character Analysis.

  • Julia Grace

    Work with leading acting coach Julia Grace to deepen your professional mindset in order to withstand the challenges of UK taping.

  • Iain Sinclair

    Widely recognised as one of Australia’s finest directors. Iain toured the UK with Max Stafford-Clark’s theatre company Out of Joint. Actors will journey with our Head of Acting through the British canon from Elizabethan to modern West End material.

  • Sian Davies

    Work with our head of Screen, Sian Davies professionally directed self-tape-ready scenes. Sian is an award winning Welsh director and writer of television, film and commercials.

  • Annie Tyson

    Former Head of Acting at Drama Centre London and Senior Acting Practioner at RADA. Annie founded the JBAT Studio in London. She joins the British way as an acting coach having coached the likes of Tom Hardy, Gwendoline Christie, Rege-Jean Page, amongst others.

  • Matt Furlani

    An experienced voice and dialect coach. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge from his work in mainstage theatre and screen, specialising in accents and dialects across the UK.

  • Gary Davy

    Gary Davy is an Emmy award-winning, London-based casting director for film and television who began his career working backstage at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Court Theatre, and the National Theatre.

  • Brigid Zengeni

    A distinguished British actor, Brigid has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and the Young Vic, as well as on screen for BBC, ITV and SKY. She brings world-class expertise to coaching our actors in British scene work.

  • Alexandra Whitman

    A celebrated voice coach who has taught at several UK acting schools including: the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, ALRA, East 15 and The Oxford School of Drama. Alexandra brings a wealth of experience as a Designated Linklater Voice Teacher.

DETAILS

The British Way is ideal for graduates of an acting program and for working actors looking to further develop their craft and work in the British market. Spaces are limited for this unique specialist program and standards for the ensemble are high. 

  • Term Dates

    October 13th - December 17th

    Day / Time
    10 Weeks: Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 5pm

  • $5,670 (incl. GST)
    Payment plans are available for special circumstances - please email to discuss.
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  • Applications close at 5:00 pm Monday, 6th October 2025 – ensemble places may fill prior.

    Selection will be based on knowledge of an actor’s work or a professional CV, and the submission of a UK scene or monologue. Actors may be invited to an interview/meet and greet with the studio’s associate artistic director. We recommend interested actors submit an application at their earliest convenience. 

    All our courses and programs are for ages 18+, if you’re under 18 please look at our youth programs or email our admissions team for training opportunities.

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