About

How I learnt the skills I use…

Matthew Truesmith started his career as a street performer in Cornwall after attending the Hub Theatre School in St Austell.  He then trained on the 3yr-acting course at L.A.M.D.A. After some years working as an actor, he moved to directing – cutting his teeth as an assistant director for Mike Alfreds and then at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Over the years he’s worked with renowned Russian director Kama Ginkas, spent time with legendary acting teacher William Esper in New York. He took classes at The Moscow Arts Theatre with Oleg Gerasimov and Felix Ivanov and workshopped with Philippe Gaulier. He spent a few afternoons at the RSC working alongside Cicely Berry. Amongst other things he performed in a live broadcast of Orson Welles “Heart of Darkness” alongside the actor Brian Cox, directed by Fiona Banner. As a director he has put together a number of acclaimed shows, readings and workshops – working alongside some of best actors in the business. In 1999, Matthew began teaching and coaching  and in the mid noughties he was Head of Acting at GSA. From there he went on to develop and run the very successful and innovative Postgraduate Acting MA course at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. He also creates audition tapes and has years of experience working with audition scripts for TV and film. 

Since 2016 he’s been freelancing and his coaching and teaching methods continue to innovate and inspire. His work remains relevant, responsive and offers tailored strategies to make your acting clearer and enriched. As well as being a renowned acting coach and teacher he is still a freelance director, actor and occasional stand-up comedian.

Fees

One to One Coaching & Teaching

This is a bespoke service with hourly rates
  • For all one-to-one work Covid safety measures are in place.

  • Coaching and teaching over Zoom is also available.

Production Work & Actors Agents

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  • sarah.upson@voicecoach.tv

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