The Group Class · Hackney Central

Small. Intensive. Personal.

A real process from start to finish — no more procrastinating.

Most London classes put 15, 20+ actors in a room, all working the same material. I know — I paid for them. Years ago I spent £200 on a weekend workshop and got fifteen minutes on the floor. So I built the class I couldn't find.

"You will do this all the time, all three hours. You will be completely included in this process."

Aneta Bohun

Maximum six actors. Your scene, chosen for you. One full hour on the floor, every session.

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Dates and times are on the booking page.

Rich teaching in class Rich coaching a scene
In the room
A dramatic scene in class A scene in the blue room A comedy scene in class A sweet moment in class A confrontation scene in class An exciting moment in class
What you get

£195. Everything that buys.

Four weeks on a character chosen specifically for you — a way of working you can repeat for yourself. Blocks roll every month, so the work compounds instead of resetting. That's how Tom trained — his year is below.

Four 3-hour sessions

Twelve hours of live training across four weeks.

One full hour on the floor per scene

"I've gone to so many classes where you run a scene twice that's like one page. Here we're on the floor for an hour at least — and that's with a four, five page scene."Tom Panto

Your scene, chosen for you

Because we're all as individual as our fingerprints. Your scene targets your weaknesses — so class time turns them into strengths. Picked specifically for you after your welcome call, sent one week before class. You walk in ready.

Your Emotional Score

Instead of a page covered in random scribbles, you leave with an emotional score: exactly what your plan of attack is, written into the text.

A welcome call with me

Thirty minutes before your first session: your training, your career, your goals. Private time with me, included in every booking.

Homework that actually helps

After every class you get a homework email: exactly what to work on and how. Stuck between classes? Email me. I answer. Expect around six hours of homework a fortnight — only the serious need apply.

"You're always open. You're always approachable. You answer my emails very quickly."Noah Santana — six-week intensive

A community, not a queue

Family time after class. Theatre trips together. Scene partners who become your readers for life.

"Rich created a very safe environment for everyone and everyone was very supportive."Michael Zgatni
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What you'll feel

Your internal gauge.

You'll feel the difference before you can explain it. I'm developing your internal gauge — so you know when you're connected, you know when you're off, and you can tweak it for yourself.

In class you always have an audience. You'll feel people watching at the start — then you'll be so connected you won't. When you know you can act, because you keep killing it in class, you won't freeze in auditions. You'll deliver.

Actors from major feature films have come to me stuck in commercials for years. Others lost their agency in lockdown and never got moving again. I'm an expert at creating solutions — there's a way around everything.

George Hannigan testimonial
George — when personalisation clicked
A comedy scene A sweet moment A charged scene A flirtatious scene
In their own words

What actors say about the pro monthly class.

Jordan Whitby testimonial
Jordan — what you learn here that isn't in the book
Lizzie Davies in class
Lizzie — learning to feel pregnant in a scene
Katrin Kasper testimonial
Katrin — after class
Jade Vertannes testimonial
Jade — after class
How it works

Simple. No faff.

01

Choose your dates. Only two blocks open at a time — when a room fills, it's full.

02

Book your place. Under two minutes.

03

Welcome call. Thirty minutes with me before your first session.

04

Receive your scene. One week before class. Chosen for you.

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Tom's journey

This is what consistent study looks like.

Tom filmed a check-in at every stage. Watch the process arrive in real time — month one to one year.

Christmas 2025

First commercial

Early 2026

A guest role in "Eloise", starring Ryan Reynolds

Spring 2026

Preparing his first lead

Tom Panto month one
Month 1 — finding the process
Tom Panto month two
Month 2 — muscle memory
Tom Panto six months
6 months — casting directors are noticing
Tom Panto one year
1 year — playing to win

The steps work. If you do.

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Student story

What Amelya got from her first classes.

Amelya Goldy testimonial
Amelya — after class

In class

"It was absolutely amazing. It's the best acting experience I've ever had."

Amelya Goldy

July 2026 — her message

"I've just booked my first paid role — having used the Chubbuck method in my self-tape! Thanks for your teaching x"

Amelya Goldy
LDPA Agency announcing Amelya's role
Her agency's announcement — LDPA Agency
Where the class has led

Recent wins from the studio.

Other recent success stories include:

Vera Piper Alpha Seeking Persephone Pillion The Lady Grace Mysteries Fightland
Picture it

Your next first class.

A sweet moment in class

Your scene arrived a week ago — chosen for you, not pulled from a drawer. You step on the floor and for a full hour it's your scene, your work. You leave tired, lit up, and holding a script that finally tells you exactly what to do.

£195
per four-week block

Four 3-hour sessions · one full hour on the floor per scene · your scene chosen for you · your Emotional Score · a welcome call with me · homework and support between classes · maximum six actors.

September blocks:
Mondays 7 · 14 · 21 · 28, 6–9pm
Tuesdays 8 · 15 · 22 · 29, 6–9pm

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Sylvester Road, Hackney Central, E8 1EP. Your scene goes out a week before we start, so booking closes 31 August for the Monday block and 1 September for the Tuesday.

New to the technique, or been away a long time? Start with the two-week Intro →

Who is this for?

Class is open to all. Most actors who find me are already working — and you'll likely share the floor with someone further ahead in the technique than you. Five years of teaching has proven that speeds your growth considerably. I've worked with beginners, actors returning after raising children, and people entering the business after a first career. If you're ready to work hard, I can help you change the game.

Can I do this online?

The 1-2-1 work is all on Zoom, wherever you are in the world. Group classes are in-person in London — and the online group class waitlist is now open. Join it here →

How is this different from other Chubbuck teachers?

I spent years training with Ivana in her weekly international masterclass before she invited me to teach her technique in London. But don't take it from me — look at the results. Students on Netflix, ITV, BBC and Starz — in feature films and on the West End. One hour on the floor per scene, six actors maximum, and I answer my emails between classes. Come and compare.

I've tried other classes and they didn't help. Why is this different?

Most classes give you inspiration. This gives you a process. There's a difference between feeling good after class and knowing exactly what to do when you're alone with a script at midnight before an audition.

What's the commitment?

Book the block, commit to both dates — the same professionalism you'd offer an audition: on time, ready to do your best. Transfers are possible only when both actors can move into another class. Full terms at booking. Payment plans are always available — just ask.

Are classes recorded?

No. We work in a personal way, so no recording is permitted.

Age policy?

Over-18s only.

Tape due?

Class timing not right? There's a faster option.

One hour with me on Zoom puts the process straight onto your exact material. £75. You'll leave knowing precisely what to do before you record.

See audition prep →

Homework time. Start with the free guide.

5 Steps to a Self-Tape You're Proud to Send. Grab the guide and have a go at re-taping your last self-tape — feel the difference for yourself.

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