Built on shifts, grit, and the truth of the craft. We know what it costs to invest in yourself when every pound is hard-earned. Directly was born from the lived experience of the working-class grind. No shortcuts, no fluff, just proper collaboration. Balancing life and ambition? We see you. Let's talk about the work.

At Directly , we are committed to finding ways for all actors to access premium training, regardless of budget. These sessions are extremely limited, there are only two places available per session. ‘Shared Sessions’ are our first budget-friendly way to work closely with directors, without having to find a partner yourself. You can now book a pre-scheduled shared lesson at half price . We match you with another actor and take care of the rest. Just book your place, show up

Not everything deserves a place in your process, and who you learn from matters more than you think. Coaching actors and directing actors is serious work. At  Directly , we believe it requires experience, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of human behaviour. Language matters. The wrong acting advice isn’t just unhelpful; it can be genuinely harmful. Not harmful in a  “you didn’t book the job”  way. Harmful in the way a careless remark can stay with an actor for years. We’

There are over 60,000 actors on Spotlight waiting to be chosen. Stop waiting. Start doing the work. Did you know directors play a pivotal role in casting? Often, they’ll request actors they want to see for roles, from working with them before, through recommendation, or from time spent together in a rehearsal or a learning space. At  Directly  we’ve known this for years. We’ve watched actors we’ve connected with directors go on to work together.  Not because of shortcuts, but