Artistic Development Program
“A year long program for actors dedicated to their professional development.”
Join our 2025 Development Program and gain access to exclusive Events, Masterclasses and Discounts!
The Artistic Development Program
The Actor's Forge Artistic Development Program is a year long intensive training experience designed to help actors invest in their craft and elevate their careers.
The program provides unparalleled opportunity to develop skills, gain industry insight and build meaningful connections with directors, agents, casting directors, helping you to understand the business of acting.
Our 2025 Program Features:
1. In Person Training:
108+ hours of immersive, in person training and development.
36 classes across six terms.
2. Additional Online Masterclasses and Seminars:
Exclusive online Masterclasses every term with leading industry experts.
Education seminars and Q and A workshops with leading professionals.
3. Priority Access and Discounts:
First access to industry events and in person workshops!
Including in person Director, Agent, and Casting Director Workshops.
4. Flexible Payment Plan:
Billed at £100/month for 12 months.
Industry Testimonials
-
![]()
“The Actors Forge is a wonderful acting community that runs great workshops for actors. It’s been a pleasant experience working with them."
Olissa Rogers
Casting Director
Wednesday (Netflix) Ted Lasso (Apple TV)
The Outlaws (Amazon Prime) -
![]()
"Acting can be a lonely business and everyone can feel on the fringes from time to time, so I applaud organisations like the Actors Forge for fostering such a warm community spirit.”
Manuel Puro
Casting Director
Moon - Hell Boy 2: The Golden Army -
![]()
New List Item"I had a great time working with The Actors Forge. Very well organised, professional and creative. The actors who took part in the class were very well prepared."
Debbie Howard
Director
Emmerdale (ITV) Coronation Street (ITV)
Doctors (BBC) -
![]()
"We couldn’t have been more impressed." The high standard of the actors is due in no small part to Dan, and the training he offers them. We cannot recommend this Studio highly enough and we look forward working withThe Actors Forge in future.
Nicci Topping
Casting DirectorThe Black Prince, Rise of The Krays
-
![]()
“I was incredibly impressed with the talent on show. Such generous and thoughtful actors who really threw themselves into the work. I’m really looking forward to seeing their work in the future!”
David Crowley
DirectorHollyoaks
-
![]()
“It was a great way to connect with emerging talent from the North East. I was very pleased to see how they supported and collaborated with each other to hone and perfect their skills.”
Andrea Clark - Casting Director
