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We are delighted to launch our next in our series of 2026 masterclasses with Clare Davidson – one of the most revered acting, voice, and theatre coaches in the world.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to work with Clare as she comes North to The Forge — an event not to be missed. Clare has decades of experience training actors for stage, screen, and voice, and this is your chance to perform scenes for her and receive direct, personal feedback from a coach whose work has shaped some of the world’s most celebrated performers.
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ABOUT CLARE DAVIDSON
Clare Davidson is an internationally acclaimed acting coach, voice coach, theatre director, and educator. She trained at LAMDA and studied voice with renowned teachers including Iris Warren and Kristin Linklater. Clare has directed in the West End and off-Broadway and held senior academic roles including Head of Acting and Directing at the College of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She has served as Head of Voice and Directing at The Poor School in London and is a Founder Member and Lecturer at The Actors Centre based at Pinewood Studios, providing guidance to actors on some of the world’s most high-profile productions. Her work spans decades and continents, giving her unparalleled insight into actor training, audition preparation, and professional development.
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SELECT CREDITS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
• Coaching internationally renowned actors such as Liam Neeson, Orlando Bloom, Pierce Brosnan, Stephen Rea, Jennifer Beals, Kim Coates, Brian Cox, Mark Rylance, Dudley Moore, Diana Rigg, Jim Broadbent, and Sting.
• West End and off-Broadway productions
• Leadership roles in UK and US drama schools and professional training programs
• Extensive voice coaching for stage, screen, and media
Clare has guided actors at all stages of their careers, from beginners to professionals performing on some of the world’s biggest stages and screens. Her expertise in voice, text, and performance makes this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a true industry legend.
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THE MASTERCLASS
This focused session will give actors:
• The chance to perform scenes directly for Clare
• Honest, constructive feedback from a world-class acting coach
• Techniques to enhance stage and screen performance
• A chance to ask industry questions in a professional, supportive environment
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SESSION DETAILS
📍 Location: The Actors Forge Studio
📅 Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
🕛 Session 1: 10:30pm – 1:00pm
🕒 Session 2: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
👥 Strictly limited to 16 actors per session. Small class sizes ensure individual attention and meaningful feedback.
We are delighted to launch our next in our series of 2026 masterclasses with Clare Davidson – one of the most revered acting, voice, and theatre coaches in the world.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to work with Clare as she comes North to The Forge — an event not to be missed. Clare has decades of experience training actors for stage, screen, and voice, and this is your chance to perform scenes for her and receive direct, personal feedback from a coach whose work has shaped some of the world’s most celebrated performers.
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ABOUT CLARE DAVIDSON
Clare Davidson is an internationally acclaimed acting coach, voice coach, theatre director, and educator. She trained at LAMDA and studied voice with renowned teachers including Iris Warren and Kristin Linklater. Clare has directed in the West End and off-Broadway and held senior academic roles including Head of Acting and Directing at the College of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She has served as Head of Voice and Directing at The Poor School in London and is a Founder Member and Lecturer at The Actors Centre based at Pinewood Studios, providing guidance to actors on some of the world’s most high-profile productions. Her work spans decades and continents, giving her unparalleled insight into actor training, audition preparation, and professional development.
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SELECT CREDITS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
• Coaching internationally renowned actors such as Liam Neeson, Orlando Bloom, Pierce Brosnan, Stephen Rea, Jennifer Beals, Kim Coates, Brian Cox, Mark Rylance, Dudley Moore, Diana Rigg, Jim Broadbent, and Sting.
• West End and off-Broadway productions
• Leadership roles in UK and US drama schools and professional training programs
• Extensive voice coaching for stage, screen, and media
Clare has guided actors at all stages of their careers, from beginners to professionals performing on some of the world’s biggest stages and screens. Her expertise in voice, text, and performance makes this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a true industry legend.
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THE MASTERCLASS
This focused session will give actors:
• The chance to perform scenes directly for Clare
• Honest, constructive feedback from a world-class acting coach
• Techniques to enhance stage and screen performance
• A chance to ask industry questions in a professional, supportive environment
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SESSION DETAILS
📍 Location: The Actors Forge Studio
📅 Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
🕛 Session 1: 10:30pm – 1:00pm
🕒 Session 2: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
👥 Strictly limited to 16 actors per session. Small class sizes ensure individual attention and meaningful feedback.