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Suitable for
All skill levels, age 18+
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Date
Saturday 26th April 2025
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Tuition
Day course, 14:00–17:00 GMT
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Location
Online
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Cost
£40
Overview
Join our engaging masterclass designed for actors aiming to perfect the RP accent, a crucial skill for those seeking roles in film, television, and theatre.
The session will provide in-depth instruction on the phonetic components, rhythm, and intonation patterns of the Received Pronunciation (RP) accent. Through practical exercises and personalised feedback, participants will develop the confidence and proficiency needed to perform convincingly in this accent.
Course Highlights
>Identify the key phonetic features of the Received Pronunciation accent.
>Apply techniques to modify their native speech patterns.
>Use proper rhythm, stress, and intonation associated with the accent.
>Implement accent skills in a variety of acting contexts.
>Continuously practice and improve their accent proficiency.
Your tutor: Carol Fairlamb
Carol Fairlamb has been a voice coach for 30 years. Trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, she spent a decade as Head of Voice at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She has also been Resident Voice Coach for Sydney Theatre Company.
Theatre
Currently the Voice Coach for the National Theatre’s War Horse 2024-25 Tour
Productions include Blackbird, Love Lies Bleeding, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tales from the Vienna Woods and Don’s Party for Sydney Theatre Company; Riflemind for Sydney Theatre Company and Trafalgar Studios; Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Regent’s Park; Touching the Void at Bristol Old Vic; and Dr Semmelweis at the Harold Pinter.
Overview
Introduction and Phonetics
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Understanding the RP AccentÂ
- Phonetic Breakdown
Practical Application and Exercises
- Articulation Exercises
- Rhythm, Stress, and Intonation
- Practice with Scripted Materials.
Integration and Performance
- Dialogue and Monologue Practice
- Recording and Playback
- Accent Maintenance and Improvement
Q&A and Final Insights
Open floor Q&A session.
Recap of key points and takeaways from the masterclass.
Final tips for ongoing improvement and preparation for the future.Â
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Admissions Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 or over by the time of the course start date.
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Is This Course For Me?
This course is an overview of how to develop a character by investigating text. This is useful for those auditioning for drama school as well as anyone in the industry.
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What do I need to bring and what do I need to wear?
As an online course you will need a laptop or computer with a strong internet connection and access to Google Meet. You will be sent a link to log in to your session 7 days in advance.
You simply click the link and you will enter a waiting room. At the start of the course you will be let in and the course will begin.
For more detailed advice please see our BOVTS Online Course: GoogleMeet Guidance
Wear something you’re comfortable in.
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Short Course Cancellation Policy
We will make all reasonable efforts to deliver a short course as outlined on our site and in any brochure or published material. However, we reserve the right to cancel a short course in case of events outside our control or if the course fails to meet a minimum number of participants. In the event that we cancel a course, we will inform participants who have booked a place via email at least 7 days prior to the start date. We will also provide a full refund of the course fee paid. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School cannot be held responsible for any expenses you incur due to such a cancellation.
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Short Courses Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the course, you will receive a full refund if you notify the school at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. For cancellations, contact [email protected]
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