MN Actors Academy is sub-division of acting agency Middleweek Newton Talent Management. A decade of excellence, acting classes for professionals & beginners.
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MN Actors Academy is sub-division of acting agency Middleweek Newton Talent Management. A decade of excellence, acting classes for professionals & beginners.
WINNER OF 'BEST AGENCY FOR NEW TALENT' 2024/25 NEW VOICE AWARDS.
REPRESENTED BY MIDDLEWEEK NEWTON TALENT MANAGEMENT, HAMMED ANIMASHAUN BAFTA NOMINATED FOR BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY.
The Acting School Behind London’s Fastest-Growing Screen Talent
When over 90% of acting opportunities lie on screen via self-tape or in-person audition ...
The ability to deliver authenticity, combined with the technical precision required to make a performance feel both lived-in and intentional, is not an innate gift - it is a discipline to be mastered. If you are serious about the craft of acting, you're in the right place.
At MN Actors Academy, we provide screen-first acting classes in London for beginners and rising professionals, offering practical acting lessons, on-camera training, and film acting programmes for anyone searching for quality acting schools or acting classes near London.
Our training helps you perform with truth, emotional connection and real confidence on camera.
Each term includes 2 hours of immersive, hands-on camera training per week, helping you:
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Build natural on-screen presence
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Sharpen emotional honesty and listening
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Deliver subtle, truthful performances
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Reduce performance anxiety through playback feedback
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Understand what film directors and casting professionals expect
You’ll train through live scene work, playback analysis and direct feedback from working film directors and casting professionals, helping you grow with clarity and purpose.
Whether you’re discovering your talent or already acting and ready to elevate your craft, MN Academy helps beginners become confident screen performers and supports early professionals becoming Spotlight-ready with real casting opportunities.
MN courses are Spotlight Accredited.
Represented by Middleweek Newton (MN), Hammed Animashaun in Amazon's 'The Wheel OF Time'.
Represented by Middleweek Newton (MN), Sheila Atim attends the premiere of 'The Woman King', where she plays Amenza.
Represented by Middleweek Newton (MN), Sinéad MacInnes (far right) at the BAFTAs, where 'An t-Eilean' (The Island) was nominated for Best Scripted TV.
Why Actors Join MN Acting Classes for Career Opportunities
Our casting studios in King’s Cross, London has become a home for actors seeking more than traditional acting schools in London. Students choose MN because they want screen-focused acting training built for today’s film and TV industry, not outdated methods.
As a leading screen acting school in London for well over a decade, we help beginners and rising professionals build the skills casting directors want: natural, grounded performances, emotional truth and the ability to work confidently on camera.
Actors gain access to:
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Screen acting workshops in London that replicate real on-set environments
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Directors who teach you how to perform for film and television
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Industry-standard audition training
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Clear pathways to professional representation
MN Actors Academy has developed some of London’s fastest-rising screen actors through training that matches modern casting expectations.
With most acting opportunities now in film and TV, screen acting training is essential, not optional.
Our classes are taught by working industry professionals, BAFTA-nominated tutors and supported by MN Talent Management - our award-winning agency, giving actors a direct link to auditions, casting calls and representation.
For Aspiring Actors (Beginners)
Starting out can feel intimidating. Many beginners worry about confidence, camera awareness or not knowing where to begin.
Our beginner acting classes in London remove that fear and give you a clear, supportive path into screen acting.
You’ll learn how to:
Feel confident on camera
Embrace MN's concept of ‘Audience Absence’
Connect truthfully and perform naturally
Understand what casting directors expect from new actors
Build confident when auditioning in the room or via self-tape
Understand how framing affects your performance
Take direction and understand the fundamentals of scene work
Hit your mark and consider eyelines
Understand your casting
Critique your own performances on camera
Be camera aware whilst remaining authentic
Actively listen - 'working in the moment'
Every session gives you practical, hands-on screen acting training that helps you grow with clarity and confidence.
For Rising Professionals (Early Career)
If you’re already acting and want to grow or start a professional acting career, our training gives you the tools to elevate your performance, also providing you with a technique to appraoch castings. A tangible approach that
Our screen acting workshops, audition workshops in London and acting for film classes refine your technique, strengthen your instincts and help you deliver casting-ready performances.
You’ll work directly with film directors and casting professionals who provide practical, industry-level feedback.
Top performers are introduced to MN Talent Management, offering a real pathway to representation and professional opportunities. We believe in transparency: While we provide industry-standard training, enrollment does not guarantee professional representation. MN Academy’s primary focus is strictly on helping actors master the art of screen acting.
Ella Jackson
"I went from nervous on camera to booking two short films. The screen training and playback feedback changed everything."
Mark Jepson
“Practical, industry-led and supportive. Easily the best acting classes for adults in London.”
"Throughout my three terms, I met and worked with lovely tutors as well as a fantastic group of fellow actors and learned from everyone in the room. It was also a great space to in a central King's Cross location with a huge screen to watch ourselves back, scary but necessary!"
Anastasia Rose
“This was the first acting class I've taken in a while where I felt I actually learnt something new. I can 100% say that I have grown as an actor in just the first term.”
Zera Zaidi
“Absolutely love it here at MN Academy! From the moment I first arrived, I was welcomed by such kind and supportive people. I would highly recommend MN Academy to anyone looking to enhance their skills.”
What happens during the audition process?
Our audition process is simple & follows most industry standards.
We ask that you learn & prepare a monologue no longer than three minutes in length, which you'll perform in front of a panel of two to three people. The audition is very relaxed but please ensure you have learnt your lines.
All information regarding your audition including date, time and location will be given to you well in advance, please fill out our audition form to get involved and someone from our team will be in touch.
When do I find out if my audition has been successful?
Once you have auditioned it takes around two weeks for us to touch base and let you know if you have been successful, we will contact you via email with your result. If you've auditioned & it's been longer than two weeks, hit the button below & get in touch.
If you are unsuccessful and wish to re-audition, fill out our audition form again and someone will be in touch.
I have no previous experience?
Those who attend have varied and contrasting levels of experience and come from all walks of life. Don't be put off by a lack of experience, our auditions are free and open to anyone who would like to be considered for our sessions.
The people who are successful at our auditions and choose to attend our sessions are diverse and that's the way we like it.
Will I be offered professional representation if I'm successful?
While our agency is well known for signing talent from our sessions, we would never promise professional representation if your audition is successful and you are invited to attend classes.
For many of our participants, screen acting is not a practiced skill. If you decide to take part we guarantee growth and understanding. For those who are interested in pursuing a professional career, we are always on hand to offer advice and guidance on how to move forward. The lure of professional representation should not be the deciding factor in you applying, it is a byproduct for those talented individuals we think we can help forge a career and work with long term.
Will I receive a recognised qualification if I attend?
The sessions are run by working industry professionals, they are workshops only and not accredited with any sort of qualification on completion. Working and non-working actors attend our sessions as a way of sharpening and learning new skills.
Is it free to audition?
In short yes, it's completely free to audition. So that we can keep it free please ensure you attend your audition slot if you decide to apply.
Do I have to attend all four terms?
If for whatever reason you are unable to take part in all four terms, or you decide the course is not for you, there is no obligation to continue. Students take part as and when they choose.