WILL EDGERTON
Professional Shakespeare coaching and workshops
Shakespeare doesn't have to be scary.
Train with an actor who has performed at Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company.Will Edgerton is a professional actor from Wigan. After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Acting from ArtsEd in London, he has built his career around Shakespeare's work, performing some of Shakespeare's most iconic plays for two of the world's leading classical theatre companies. His credits include Romeo and Juliet at The Globe, and Richard III and All's Well That Ends Well with the Royal Shakespeare Company.Alongside his professional acting career, Will has developed extensive experience as a Shakespeare coach and workshop facilitator, working with students, actors, schools and theatre companies of all ages and abilities.His practical, down to earth, engaging approach makes Shakespeare's language accessible and one of his biggest goals is for people to realise Shakespeare is for them and get rid of the pretentiousness around Shakespeare.Helping performers feel confident in and working from themselves. Celebrating their individuality with an aim to deepen their understanding of the text, and deliver truthful, honest performances.Learn Shakespeare from someone who performs it professionally.
Photograph by Andrew James Photography ©
"What a fantastic way to learn about literature, history drama and communication. My child LOVED this. Thank you so much for this brilliant activity!" Parent from Westhead Lathom St James' Primary School.
PRIVATE ONLINE SHAKESPEARE COACHING
Develop your confidence, technique, and make Shakespeare's language feel like it's yours.Delivered online via Zoom, each session is tailored to your individual goals. Whether you're preparing for a drama school audition, working on a monologue, studying Shakespeare for GCSE or A-Level, or wanting to take part in a six week course and just improve as an actor.Drawing on his experience performing at Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company, Will offers practical, supportive coaching that gives you the tools to approach Shakespeare with clarity, confidence and creativity.Sessions include:
• Six-week Shakespeare course
• Drama school audition preparation
• Monologue coaching
• Verse speaking and text analysis
• GCSE & A-Level support
• LAMDA examination preparation
• Professional audition coaching
• Character and scene workSessions are delivered via Zoom and are available in 30-minute or 60-minute appointments. They can be booked ad-hoc or in a session bundle.Fees for private coaching sessions:
Sessions are £50/hour online 1-2-1 coaching session.
£25/half an hour online 1-2-1 coaching session.I'm committed to making coaching accessible and I know that training can be a significant investment. I don't want money to be a barrier for people working on their craft. If finance is a concern please get in touch because there will be a number of reduced rate sessions available.
Will Edgerton as Lord Grey in Richard III, Royal Shakespeare Company.
Photograph by Ellie Kurttz © RSC, 2022.
Workshops
Bring Shakespeare to life through practical, energetic workshops led by professional actor Will Edgerton.Through performance, play and collaboration, participants gain a deeper understanding of the text while developing confidence, creativity and communication skills.Each workshop is tailored to the needs of your group or school and can support curriculum, exam preparation, or introduce students to Shakespeare in hopefully a fresh and inspiring way.Workshops can include:
• KS2 Drama, GCSE and A-Level text exploration
• Character and scene analysis
• Verse speaking and Shakespeare's language
• Rehearsal techniques used by professional actors
• Performance skills and confidence building
• Drama school and audition preparation*Bespoke workshops for schools, colleges and theatre groups
Whether you're studying Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet or another Shakespeare play, every workshop is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage creativity and make the students feel like Shakespeare can be for them.Please enquire for fees on workshops
Will Edgerton in rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, The Globe. Photograph by Marcs Brenner © 2021.
Will Edgerton as Lavache and Claire Benedict as The Countess in All's Well That Ends Well.
Photograph by Ikim Yum © RSC, 2022.
Frequently Asked questions
Who are your workshops and coaching sessions for?
Students, actors, schools, colleges, universities, youth theatres and theatre companies. Sessions are suitable for anyone looking to develop their understanding and performance of Shakespeare.How much do the sessions cost?
Sessions are £50 per 60-minute online coaching session.
£25 per 30-minute online coaching session. 30 minute sessions recommended for younger students but whatever you feel is most helpful.I'm committed to making coaching accessible and I know that training can be a significant investment. I don't want money to be a barrier for people working on their craft. If finance is a concern please get in touch because there will be a number of reduced rate sessions available.Do I need previous experience?
Not at all. Whether it's your first time ever reading Shakespeare or preparing for professional auditions, every session can be tailored for what you need.What plays do you cover?
Workshops and coaching can focus on any of Shakespeare's plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, The Tempest and many more.How are private coaching sessions delivered?
All one-to-one coaching takes place online via Zoom and is available in 30-minute or 60-minute sessions. They can be booked on an ad-hoc basis or in a bundle of six weeks.Do you travel for school workshops?
Yes. Workshops can be delivered in schools, colleges, universities and theatre spaces across the UK.How do I book?
Simply get in touch using the contact button below. Will is happy to discuss your requirements and recommend a workshop or coaching session that best suits your needs.Get in touch
Every enquiry is welcomed, and I'll be happy to discuss your goals, answer any questions, and recommend the best option for you or your organisation.Email: [email protected]
TESTIMONIALS:
"The children were engaged with all the drama activities based on the play. It was so lovely as teacher to watch the children laughing and enjoying themselves, whilst learning. They still talk about it now! "
Teacher from Westhead Lathom St James' Primary School"The students were so pumped up after the session! It was tricky to bring them back down to earth (in a good way!). Definitely a highlight of the week, great stuff."
Teacher from George Green's School, Secondary School, London.