Workshop Information
We are based in two cities - London and Manchester. Workshops take place over a full weekend, once per month in each city. We also run online courses - see details here.
Our weekend workshops run from 10am-4pm both days. Every month is different, with a focus on specific techniques and processes. Techniques include Stanislavsky’s Toolkit, Meisner, Emotional Recall, Laban-Malmgren, Creating Characters through Movement, American accent, Improvisation for Screen, Complicite, Punchdrunk, Uta Hagen and George Bukhari’s ‘The Pitch’.
Latest workshop information:
CMA London - 17th & 18th May 2025
The Art of Simplicity
with George and Majid
You will be guided through an intimate weekend of acting process, working with intensity and detail on an Actor’s Toolkit for stage and screen. Through practical exercises and scene work, you will explore uniting, observation, back story, inner/outer dialogue, character thoughts/intentions and listening/responding. This workshop is all about stripping away unnecessary complexity, focusing on clarity, truth, presence and squeezing the text to build character.
CMA Manchester - 10th & 11th May 2025
Happy Valley Intensive
with Sheraz Ahmed CDG
SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY
Join us for a unique and in-depth series study of Happy Valley - led by George, Majid and Sheraz Ahmed CDG.
George and Majid will guide through a full actor’s process, beginning with the pitch and story structure, before moving into character development, detailed text work, and practical scene exploration. They will be joined by one of the UK’s top casting directors and original casting for Happy Valley Sheraz Ahmed, who will provide professional direction and feedback. A rare opportunity to work with directly with a casting director who knows exactly what makes an audition - and performance - stand out.
CMA Manchester - 7th & 8th June 2025
Weekend Workshop with Juliet Charlesworth
Join us for a weekend workshop led by George and acclaimed producer Juliet Charlesworth, known for her work on Happy Valley, The Long Shadow, and The Stranger. This intensive, hands-on experience offers actors a rare opportunity to explore text and character through the lens of a top-tier television producer.
Across the weekend, Juliet will share her insights on what makes a performance stand out, how actors can better understand story and structure from a producer’s perspective, and the collaborative nature of working on set. Participants will engage in practical exercises, script work, and discussions that deepen their understanding of working in high-end TV drama.
Venue Details
CMA Manchester
Drama Studios, Parrs Wood High School, Manchester, M20 5PG
CMA London
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Peckham, London
Investment
£90 for the two-day course.
Our aim is to be the most affordable weekend workshops for actors. Alongside our regular cost, we offer a Pay What You Can scheme for actors. If you are struggling financially, please reach out to us confidentially and we can discuss payment options.