Acting Classes for Adults
Build technique, authenticity, and strong scene presence in a supportive environment.
Actor. Director. Acting Coach.
Become a more confident actor and public speaker.
Dave Lovatt has helped adults develop performance skills and stage confidence since 2004 through practical coaching in Bristol and online.
- 20+ Years Teaching adults
- 500+ Online learners
- 4.6/5 Online rating
About Dave
Practical training with real-world performance insight.
For more than two decades, Dave has taught adults how to act with honesty, presence, and confidence, while also improving public speaking skills for work and life.
His in-person classes receive consistently strong feedback, and his online teaching has supported students around the world.
Services
Coaching built around confidence and craft.
Public Speaking Coaching
Learn to communicate with calm authority, clarity, and impact in front of any audience.
Director-Led Performance Work
Refine character choices and storytelling decisions with input from an experienced theatre director.
Projects & Collaborations
Further work in performance and learning.
Cat & Mouse Theatre
Performance WorkCreators of immersive interactive experiences, specialists in boundary-pushing theatrical performance.
The Serious Games Company
Professional TrainingUsing roleplay, simulations, and games to unlock potential and develop real-world performance skills.
Testimonials
Trusted by artists and directors.
"Dave will make you a better actor."
Stephen Graham OBE
"Dave has the kindness, patience and skills to help you find confidence to become a more interesting actor and public speaker."
Esther May Campbell, BAFTA award-winning director
Experience
A director's eye with a teacher's patience.
Acting Teacher
Dave Lovatt's Acting Class for Adults, Bristol (2004-Present)
Over 20 years helping adult students grow their acting and public-speaking confidence.
Theatre Director
Tank Theatre Company, Bristol (2010-2012)
Created the play M.C.Beth with rappers and actors aged 16-30 from St Pauls and Easton.
In Action
Classroom and rehearsal moments.
Contact
Ready to work on your craft?
Tell Dave what you want to improve, and start building stronger performance confidence.