TestimoniAls

‘I worked with Ros when my play ‘Closer’ was on in the West End. She is very funny and clever and collaborative. The actors all adored her as did I.'

Ros is thoroughly conscientious, reliable, intelligent, knowledgeable, authoritative and efficient. In addition, she is generous and thoughtful in her treatment of people at all levels. I can’t really recommend her too highly.

“Ros is a true professional! She identifies areas that need to be improved and provides concrete exercises and tips to address them. You will see the benefits of working with her even with just one session but you will be inspired to work with her on longer term as she is really worth it. She helped me to understand the importance of the breathing techniques and so much more. I love working with Ros not only for her professional excellence but also her genuine motivation in helping people to unleash their full potential.”

“Ros has an incredible knack for making you feel at complete comfort and ease from the moment you meet her. Her constructive advice, encouragement and support are all tailored to each individual she works with, whether you’re just starting out or a dab-hand. Ros’s training and directing methods are engaging and creative. You will learn about the physical and mental processes whilst also being in a safe environment where you can really dig deep and explore the true extent of your abilities.”

“Ros and Neil show a passion for the complex world of performing that we endeavour to spend hours rehearsing for. Working with them allows your own creativity to develop, while being educated by their vast expertise and utter professionalism. And that genuine sense of achievement is well earned with those two at the helm.”

“Ros and Neil make a fantastic partnership, as they provide the space for actors to learn in a nurturing environment and to experiment with their styles and abilities.”

“The whole experience of working with Ros has been great, and I have loved EVERY minute of it - learning acting-craft (including voice-projection!); thinking about character, delivery & line-learning!

I have also met a group of genuine, like-minded, people that I would never otherwise have got to know.

I enjoyed Ros’ no-nonsense and firm directing, but always done with encouragement and with any criticisms explained and given fairly and constructively. Thank you for all your considerable time and effort. It really was appreciated.”

“Working with Ros has been one of the most enjoyable and informative experiences. Ros has a wealth of knowledge, you will know where you stand and what is expected, you are provided with constructive feedback and treated with kindness. The whole experience really improved my confidence”

“I first encountered several members of the Naxos Creative team three years ago when I nervously auditioned for a part in the Community Shakespeare Production which has now become a regular feature of the annual Wells Theatre Festival. School drama aside, I was a complete beginner. I knew nothing about the craft of acting, voice projection, how to conquer stage fright or indeed how to interpret and perform Shakespeare. They welcomed me in and I have learnt vast amounts from this fantastically experienced and encouraging group of people and have loved every minute of it. I wish I had come across them years ago!”

“Over the course of eight sessions, Neil not only improved my public speaking, but taught me how to control my nerves through calming techniques. The progression I made was significant, and I felt more comfortable and relaxed while speaking. Neil was thoroughly engaging in each session, and always challenged me with extracts to read, so that I was able to overcome my bad habits! ”

Ros was encouraging from day one and helped me overcome my concerns so I could really enjoy the experience of acting. Ros and Neil are a formidable team as not only do they bring many years of combined experience but they also use this experience to give the actors complete freedom to explore and give their own interpretation to the characters. I found them both to be so warm and welcoming.

Neil’s coaching was hugely valuable to my career. His techniques for public speaking and presentation remain with me and are indispensable. I’d go so far as to say that without Neil’s guidance in relaxation, warming up, projection, clarity of delivery and more, I could not possibly have achieved anything. He both challenged and encouraged me, and I’m enormously grateful for the critical time we worked together.