Simon Coates
His teaching mission is centered on the discovery of character through a meticulous technical analysis of Shakespearean verse, bridging the gap between structure and emotion.
With a career spanning major classical productions, Simon provides actors and drama students with the technical rigour needed to master iambic pentameter. By demystifying the architecture of the verse, he empowers performers to find clarity and authentic voice within the complexity of the Shakespearean canon.
Technical Verse Study
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75 British pounds
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90 British pounds
In the Room
Simon’s technical approach to the verse transformed my audition. I finally understood how the rhythm dictates the character’s heartbeat and breath. A profound shift in process.
JULIAN V. — ACTOR
The most discovery for me was the relationship between the caesura and the actor’s psychological state. This was a true masterclass in technical clarity and professional rigor.
ROBERT K. — RADA STUDENT
His workshops are a sanctuary for the words. The text becomes an active, living guide for the performance rather than a barrier to emotion. Essential work for the stage.
MARCUS T. — DRAMA SCHOOL APPLICANT
Working with Simon is about rigor and revelation. The technical analysis doesn't constrain the actor; instead, it sets the performance free through sheer structural brilliance and insight into the verse.
SARAH M. — DIRECTOR
Simon demystifies the text. I came for the verse and left with a character. The structural breakdown he teaches is an essential tool for any classic actor working today.
ELIZA B. — PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
Shakespeare class with Simon Coates is the missing piece of the puzzle. The technical breakdown of the verse gave me a map to the character's soul and the technical tools to execute it.
NAOMI W. — GLOBE ALUMNA
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