Approaching a role - WAITLIST ONLY

APPROACHING A ROLE

Here we explore how to apply the work to the process of rehearsal and development of a role. Expanding our focus from a single scene to a sequence of scenes from a contemporary play, and applying the work across the broader arc of a character’s journey. The focus isn’t on the outcome, or creating a production, but rather on the process of preparation, rehearsal, and role development. The core element of this course is learning to perceive and become immersed in the world of the play, and on the organic development of the character’s journey. Rehearsals become a space for continual discovery, not a place to fix results.

Who is eligible to apply for this course?

This Approaching a Role courses is available to actors who have completed an Immersion Course covering character and scene study.

This Intensive will be led by Demidov Studio London Director, Andrei Biziorek.

TUITION: £2000

SCHEDULE:

MARCH 11, 12, 13, 14

APRIL 8, 9, 10, 11

MAY 6, 7, 8, 9

JUNE 3, 4, 5, 6 - 10am to 4pm each day.

LOCATION: Swedenborg House, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH

APPLICATION PROCESS - Course is now full. Waitlist applications only

To join the waitlist for this course, please click ‘JOIN WAITLIST’ below to fill out and submit your application.

Scene work INTENSIVE

Scene Work Intensive

A concentrated three-day exploration of Demidov’s approach to working with character and material given by an author. Through sustained work on a scene, actors further develop the technique of “inexact” or “creative repetition,” discovering how character and relationships deepen and mature, and how circumstances continually reveal themselves through the organic approach.

During this Intensive, we take further steps towards mastering the art of creative transformation (embodiment), approaching character through scenes from contemporary realist plays, chosen by you and agreed between you, your scene partner, and the facilitator.

Working with a prepared and fully assigned scene, actors explore character, circumstances and the emerging life of the scene through repeated and sustained work with a partner. We will also work with sophisticated techniques such as Character Accumulation and Facilitation – unique to the Demidov School – exploring how we uncover the character’s past and prepare ourselves for work on a role.

Who is eligible to apply for this course?

This course is available to actors who have completed the Three-Month Immersion Course, including work on Character.

This Intensive will be led by Demidov Studio London Director, Andrei Biziorek.

TUITION: £390

SCHEDULE:

1, 2 & 3 May 10am to 4pm each day.

LOCATION: Swedenborg House, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are not yet accepting applications for this course. To register your interest, please click ‘REGISTER INTEREST’ below to fill out and submit your registration form. Once the course is live, a member of the team will be in touch to confirm your application.

Scene Study retreat - UK

DEMIDOV SCENE STUDY RETREAT

Following the success of the Scene Study Retreat in Wales in July this year, we are very pleased to announce that we will be running another UK Scene Study Retreat in September 2027.

More details coming soon…

The Retreat will be led by Demidov Studio London Director, Andrei Biziorek.

TUITION: TBC

SCHEDULE: TBC

LOCATION: TBC

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are not yet accepting applications for this retreat. To register your interest, please click ‘REGISTER INTEREST’ below to fill out and submit your registration form. When the retreat goes live, a member of the team will be in touch via email to confirm your application.

DEEPENING PRACTICE

DEEPENING PRACTICE

This is a sustained, small-cohort space for actors who have already engaged significantly with the work and are seeking a period of deepening rather than introduction.

The cohort runs for three months. It is capped at six actors to ensure continuity, precision, and meaningful, individual attention.

This is not curriculum-based progression. It is a structured but responsive period of practice focussed on the deepening of each individual actor’s creative process in the Demidov work.

The course will comprise of four strands:

• Foundations & Etude Practice – 2 weeks

• Scales & Auxiliary Exercises - ongoing

• Monologue Investigation – four weeks

• Scene & Character Work – six weeks

Who is eligible to apply for this course?

Deepening Practice is available to actors who have completed an Immersion Course covering character.

This Intensive will be led by Demidov Studio London Director, Andrei Biziorek.

TUITION: £1200

SCHEDULE:

September 7, 14, 28,

October 5, 12, 19, 26,

November 2, 9, 16, 23

Two Day Intensive: December 11, 12. Total hours: 45.

LOCATION: Swedenborg House, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are not yet accepting applications for this course. To register your interest, please click ‘REGISTER INTEREST’ below to fill out and submit your registration form. Once the course is live, a member of the team will be in touch to confirm your application.