The Accents Retreat - For Actors
With Arabella Gibbins
In a nutshell...
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Learn how to approach ANY new accent.
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With a focus on Standard English & General American
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Learning through pressure-free play & practice.
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A practical & embodied process in the studio & the beauty of North Wales
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Scene work + taking direction with an accents coach by your side.
We’ve got an exciting combination for this unique retreat
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Arabella Gibbins who’ll be teaching and supporting the learning and embedding of RP and General American accents whilst
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Steph puts her directors hat on and works with you on scenes, approaching text and given circumstances
It will be a practical and embodied process ensuring you leave inspired and confident in yourself, your craft and the accents you’ve learnt and refined.
Along with the studio time you’ll also be invited to join us for wild swims, walks and making dinner on the fire up on the moors.
Steph loves to mix things up so we’ll probably end up doing our scenes out in the wild too, what better way than to drop your learning into your body?
As a foreigner with an accent it has been REALLY hard navigating this industry here in the UK. So for me, it was definitely the best possible retreat I could choose.
We learned so much useful information that I never even thought about in such an easy and fun way. @arabellavox made us learn without even feeling it was learning! She is by far one of the best teachers I've ever come across in my entire life. Passionate, clear, resourcefull, fun, supportive, efficient...
I've learned to be open, open to fail, open to grow and to let people in. I've learned to take time to myself, to check up on me, to realise when I'm closing down and let go and release.
Jennifer Castillo, actor
Who is it for?
ONLY 10 participants
Open and committed actors, performers & voiceover artists who are wanting to gain confidence with accents and text work - no matter their age, shape, colour, size and preferences.
18+
When?
Only once a year
Next Dates: 20-25th June 2027
+ Zoom class before arriving
Registration closes:
11th April
Bodlondeb Studio & Retreat
Dinmael, Corwen, North Wales, UK, LL21 0NY
How to apply
Step 1: Register your interest now.
Step 2: Once you've been contacted to start your application process there are two rounds including written and spoken.
Step 3: If you're accepted you'll be given 2 weeks to confirm your place.
Price
£549 Save by paying in full at point of acceptance
£599 if using a flexible payment plan
Once you've received a conditional offer you will be able to choose best payment method for you.
What we'll cover
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Participants will learn how to approach any new accent by breaking it down into simple stages.
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Focusing on SE and General American and putting our tools into practice; lots of practice!
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There is no expectation of any previous accent work, and no pressure to get it ‘right’ straight away.
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Expect plenty of play, trying on new sounds, listening games and character application.
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Applying it to text work and taking direction.
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You’ll also learn how to hold yourself lightly, to practise kindness, letting go and self care.
What's included
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Shared accommodation at our custom built studio and retreat space in the rolling hills of North Wales (private room available at extra cost)
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Food package for arrival meal and first breakfast (the rest you’ll order with local delivery)
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In depth voice and accent knowledge and training from Arabella Gibbins
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Carefully selected texts
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Tailored coaching, directing and advice from Stephanie Morgan
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Wild swimming to awaken the senses
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Country walks in the wilds of Wales
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Open flame dinner on the Welsh moors
Arabella Gibbins
Bella is a singing teacher, performer, and voice coach. She trained at The Oxford School of Drama, and later gained an MFA in Voice Studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
She teaches actors in training at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and runs workshops and one-to-one voice sessions throughout the year.
Bella enjoys an embodied approach to voice and accent work, and believes that laughter is the best medicine.
Stephanie Morgan
Steph is a certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner, Heartmath Coach and mBIT (Multiple Brain Integration Techniques) Master Coach as well as a director and acting coach who specialise in the Meisner Technique.
Steph's priority is kindness, shared experiences and ensuring the learning drops from your head into your body.
Accommodation
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You'll be staying in our custom built studio and retreat nestled in the rolling Welsh countryside.
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Sleeping up to twelve people, our accommodation is the perfect place to relax and bond with your group. We have a patio garden and balcony for moments of calm and boundless countryside to explore.
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Want to find out more about the accommodation? Click here!
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Getting here is easier than you think. You can drive or we can help with car sharing / collection from Chester/Ruabon if someone's not passing your route. And the T10 bus stops right outside our door!
Are you ready to expand your confidence, your casting and your career?
Let's Jump!