Simon

5 (5 reviews)

Rate N$769
Response 24h
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Number of students Simon has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (5 reviews)

N$769/hr

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Professional actor with 20 years' experience in theatre, film and television, offering tailored actor training and audition coaching for all levels! Online and in-person.

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About Simon

Graduating LAMDA in 2004, I have been lucky enough to work consistently in the industry for 20 years. Performing in over 40 stage productions, beginning with smaller parts and graduating to playing lead roles at the RSC, Shakespeare's Globe and in the West End, I have always been keen to learn as much as possible from those around me. Working in theatre has given me moments I will never forget, and I am passionate about helping other actors experience this. Screenwise, I cut my teeth in the 2014 movie Everest, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh Brolin. Since then I have played many roles including, George Washington in Outlander, Baruch in His Dark Materials, and several series as Ronnie Box in Endeavour. I currently have two projects coming out later this year - Delia on ITV and Toxic Town on Netflix. I believe that everybody is different, and every actor has their own story to tell and their own unique way of telling it. By providing fellow actors with the knowledge I have acquired and the tools with which to use it, I believe I can help them get to wherever they want to go.

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Whether it is preparing for an audition, providing a scene partner for self-tapes, or applying to drama schools, I can help. Preparing for an audition these days can be tricky, as there is often very little time and even less detail (especially in TV) about what you are auditioning for. I can help you quickly break down the script, find the beats, and create a compelling narrative. While also rehearsing the scene with you, enabling you to feel strong and confident in your choices. As most first auditions (even theatre) are self-tapes, I can be there to prepare the script with you before filming the scenes: providing not only direction but also a fully committed performance behind the camera to allow you to give your best work in front of it. When it comes to preparing a young actor to audition for drama schools, I have a wealth of experience to help them succeed. Drama schools are a reflection of the industry as a whole, and as such, they are looking for authenticity. My approach is to listen to the student and help them present themselves as the actor they want to be, whilst also providing them with the technical skills they need to achieve this. Such skills will include: Voice work - breathing, projection, articulation. Text work - including understanding iambic pentameter for Shakespeare, but also beats, units and actioning the text for modern plays. Character work - including the character's physicality and intentions. Self-Tape technique - Self-taping is when the actor films themselves auditioning, without the director/casting director in the room. It has become increasingly common in the industry and is now often used as a first audition by drama schools. It can be confusing - especially when taping for theatre - so I will help demystify the process. Sourcing audition texts - I can help find the students suitable monologues that highlight their talent and versatility best.

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5 (5 reviews)

Sophia
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Perfect! Simon is a great tutor! Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Will definitely continue to use his methods and reach out again when I have more material to practice.
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Sophia

Perfect! Simon is a great tutor! Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Will definitely continue to use his methods and reach out again when I have more material to practice.

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Excellent, open and talented student
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  Excellent, open and talented student
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Katie

Working with Simon on my audition pieces and self-tapes has been game changing. He is generous, supportive and extremely knowledgeable about his craft and I feel so, so lucky to have found a practitioner who is as skilled as Simon.

Since beginning work with Simon I have secured jobs that I felt were beyond my reach. His real world experience paired with his genuine care for his students mean that I feel well prepared for my auditions and confident that I had the ability to get the roles. I can't recommend him highly enough.

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Katie
Working with Simon on my audition pieces and self-tapes has been game changing. He is generous, supportive and extremely knowledgeable about his craft and I feel so, so lucky to have found a practitioner who is as skilled as Simon.

Since beginning work with Simon I have secured jobs that I felt were beyond my reach. His real world experience paired with his genuine care for his students mean that I feel well prepared for my auditions and confident that I had the ability to get the roles. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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Andrew

Simon is an absolute life saver! He has helped me on a number of occasions with auditions and self tapes and has always given incredible advice, guidance and support that has resulted in me getting recalls and securing roles. However, not only has he helped me in this clear, tangible fashion but his kind, empathetic and positive nature has massively improved my confidence as a performer. I can’t recommended highly enough.
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Andrew
Simon is an absolute life saver! He has helped me on a number of occasions with auditions and self tapes and has always given incredible advice, guidance and support that has resulted in me getting recalls and securing roles. However, not only has he helped me in this clear, tangible fashion but his kind, empathetic and positive nature has massively improved my confidence as a performer. I can’t recommended highly enough.
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Darshi

We are so grateful we found Simon! He tutored my 13 year old daughter who has always wanted to be an actor but struggled with various aspects of her performance. He was warm, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable about the industry and audition process (including self-tapes). He made the sessions fun but kept a key eye on her performance, carefully balancing giving helpful feedback whilst also encouraging her. She has since had a few very successful auditions and has said she feels she could not have managed this without Simon’s support! We highly recommend him and will seek out more sessions with him in future for role preparation.
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Darshi
We are so grateful we found Simon! He tutored my 13 year old daughter who has always wanted to be an actor but struggled with various aspects of her performance. He was warm, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable about the industry and audition process (including self-tapes). He made the sessions fun but kept a key eye on her performance, carefully balancing giving helpful feedback whilst also encouraging her. She has since had a few very successful auditions and has said she feels she could not have managed this without Simon’s support! We highly recommend him and will seek out more sessions with him in future for role preparation.
Graham

Simon’s dedication, and ease with which he coached me through numerous audition preparation sessions, has been invaluable to me. His eye for detail is so precise and he has such a supportive and enthusiastic way of guiding you. I’ve got jobs I’m certain I wouldn’t have done unless I was with Simon in the process.

His CV as an actor speaks for itself. The man knows how to act, and how to teach!
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Graham
Simon’s dedication, and ease with which he coached me through numerous audition preparation sessions, has been invaluable to me. His eye for detail is so precise and he has such a supportive and enthusiastic way of guiding you. I’ve got jobs I’m certain I wouldn’t have done unless I was with Simon in the process.

His CV as an actor speaks for itself. The man knows how to act, and how to teach!
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