THE LONDON ACTOR DIRECTOR LAB

Actor Director Lab was founded in London by director Mandi Riggi, a long-time student of Judith Weston (Directing Actors).

Open to both emerging and established directors, the Lab provides a supportive, rehearsal-based environment to sharpen your craft, build trust with actors, and communicate with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're prepping your next project or refining your rehearsal process, this is where your directing practice deepens.

WHY THE LAB?

Are you a director who wants to improve communication with actors? Do you struggle to convey your vision effectively during rehearsals or on set? Do you rely on casting decisions and hope for the best?

Both actors and directors need a common language to enhance their colLABoration.

While there is no shortcut, technique plays a vital role in bridging this gap. That's why the Actor Director LAB exists - to provide a platform where actors and directors can learn and grow together, improving their communication and understanding of each other's perspectives.

  • I would recommend the lab to any director however experienced.

    Max Fisher (Director)

  • For any director that wants to stay sharp, improve their craft, meet actors & workshop a script, the AD LAB is an essential practical course.

    Nick Norman-Butler (Director)

  • Game changing. I have a career-long toolkit to pull from, in any situation.

    Esmonde Cole (Actor/Director)

  • The Lab offered a chance to practice working with actors in a no-pressure environment. It was incredibly insightful.

    Alessio Cala (Director)

  • The perfect space to practice and craft our stories.

    Olive Nwosu (Director)

THE LAB

SCRIPT

Analyse scripts, discuss scenes, dialogue and character motivations.

REHEARSAL

Learn how to rehearse, improvise and adapt to get the best out of your actors on the shoot.

COMMUNICATION

Earn the trust of your actors. Learn cues and techniques to subtly change the performance.