The aim of the Jack Ryder Sessions is to offer a direct online one on one acting class specifically designed for you.

Whether you are just starting out, wanting to gain knowledge about the industry or a professional wanting some help perhaps with an audition, my aim is to coach you through the process, share with you some of the disciplines you may need and give you that encouragement and guidance you might not have had. I believe this refreshing, intimate approach offers so much more than a simple how-to guide, allowing us to create a comfortable, un-inhibiting, ‘around the kitchen table’, workspace.

“My experience in, and knowledge of, the industry has grown over the many years I have spent working in it. During this time I have gained invaluable insight from those I have worked closely alongside. Wisdom is acquired with time and I have relished experiencing the impact this form of training gives. I hope to create opportunities to work with actors in a way that encourages confidence to experiment, openness to collaborate, a non-judgemental self-awareness and professionalism.”

“I began acting at the age of 16 and have worked full time in this industry for over 20 years. As a self taught actor I have learned everything I know from the jobs I have had and built a repertoire of techniques and skills that I have carried with me into my directing work. For 10 years I have been directing for theatre and screen alongside my acting career which has furthered my insight and understanding of the many aspects to this type of work which I hope to share with you.”

Credits

Acting

Television Credits: Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders (BBC); In The Club (BBC); Henry V (BBC); Holby City (BBC); M.I.T (ITV); Silent Witness (BBC).

Theatre Credits: The Play What I Wrote (dir. Kenneth Branagh, written by Hamish McColl and Sean Foley); The Safari Party (dir. David Taylor, written by Tim Firth); Single Spies (dir. Christopher Luscombe, written by Alan Bennett); Romeo and Juliet (dir. Michael Bogdanov); Calendar Girls (dir. Hamish McColl, written by Tim Firth); Plenty (dir.Thea Sharrock, written by David Hare).

Film Credits: The Boy In Darkness (BBC); Popcorn (dir. Darren Fisher); Semolina Pilchard (dir. Mike Clarke).

Voice Over Credits: The Archers (BBC Radio 4); The Last Story (Nintendo Wii).

Directing

Musical Theatre Credits: The Band (director) which became the fastest selling tour of all time before transferring to Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End London and Theatre des Westens, Berlin Germany; The Girls (associate director) Phoenix Theatre, West End London.

Play Credits: The Full Monty (director, UK Tour & associate director) Lyceum Theatre Sheffield/Noël Coward Theatre West End London; Calendar Girls (director, UK Tour); The History Boys (director) Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Film & TV credits: Casualty (BBC); Act of Memory (Sky Arts); Dog (Short Film).

Writing

Film & TV credits: Dog; Act of Memory (Sky Arts).

Books: Jack’s Secret Summer; Jack’s Secret World; Wish; Wish - Voyage to Mermaid Island (Hachette Children's Group).