“The classes offered by Sarah Kane opened up a new world for me: the world of Creative Speech! This approach helped me understand how to trust my body when I speak, rather than judging myself by analyzing too much and getting stuck in my mind. If there's one thing I understand now it's this: your body will always tell you if what you are doing is right or not. So it is a joy to learn to trust oneself in this way!”

Alexandra- September Online Speech Course

"Thank you for a great workshop yesterday. I've learned a lot and I'm still buzzing from it. Such wonderful content. You truly are a Master Teacher :)"

E.E.- Speech Workshop on Storytelling

"It was amazingly great to work with both of you and it was one of the most delightful moments in my life.☀️"

- Speech Workshop

Online Course Reviews

“I recommend the path towards recitation that I myself have had the possibility to do with Sarah just like I would indicate to any friend to walk in Nature to meet the strength, the beauty , the air filled with good forces in order to get closer to oneself as a human being capable of participating to the very being of Nature by creating magic through the word.”

Francesca, Italy

“I attended Sarah's narrative course. Over six sessions online we explored movement, sounds, text. Separating and then bringing them together. It was a joyous experience. We were a lovely supportive group and Sarah is an incredibly perceptive teacher. After each session it was as if magic had occurred and could see the results of the work we had done reflected in my work as a storyteller.”

David, UK

The Apocalypse Performance Project

To read it alone is enlightening enough….

To enjoy it delivered from without, with such atmospheric strength is altogether something of wonder. Such is the power of voice, to hear is often to feel. Before the performance we are advised that the aim is to become immersed in the performance of sound, that we might even close our eyes, to inwardly visualise this recitation of the account of John of Patmos by these four artists, one of whom creates magnificently apt, heartfelt and accurate sound effects by way of a wonderful array of percussion instruments. Such is the delivery from each of the artists, the distinctiveness of range and pursuant characterisation, that every verse is indelibly impressed upon me, my mind seizing upon every word, my body absorbing every sound, my imagination translating the varying intensity and intonation of vibration, into vivid landscapes complete with colour and texture; spectacular vistas of fire and glass, wings, eyes and horns, jasper, thunder, creatures of mystery, both fearsome and holy. There is real, felt emotion too, with descriptions of bloodletting, pestilence and despair and the desolate finality of forever and ever - the magnitude of the thundering earthquakes adding to the sense of helpless inevitability.

It is an hour and a half, which goes by in the blink of an eye, such is the dramatic sequence of events, and the power with which the performers hold fast my attention. The Book of Revelation can be described as heavy reading; it is obviously often dark and deadly serious yet within the journey to the new Jerusalem lies a message of eternal hope to be held onto in every lowly moment of gloom. Each passage is crucial and alive. The ultimate confrontation between good and evil; the very crux of the question of the meaning of our journey through different lives towards achieving harmony and balance through good actions, thoughts and words. The unforgiving, serious nature of theme must have been, I would imagine, hugely difficult to develop into an artistic performance.

Yet after 90 minutes, I sat as one of an audience, clearly touched and moved, sitting silently, absorbing, inwardly digesting this beautiful work of art which we had all been privileged to have experienced. And still hours later I continue to reflect on this performance of the Book of Revelation, still replaying the conjured images in my mind of heaven and horsemen, of angels and trumpets, of devilish beasts, the fires of hell, the fall of Babylon and the emergence of the new Jerusalem, in awe and appreciation of the performance I have just witnessed, warmly enriched by and enlivened to the exquisite power of speech as art.

My warm gratitude to everyone involved in this production.

Bruce Ross

The Michael Chekhov 12 Step Intensive

"The Michael Chekhov 12 Step Intensives are a wonderful opportunity to experience what the technique actually is: a full-bodied approach to acting that is freeing, playful and effective. Being able to spend a day focused on a single element was a real gift. Each step built from the previous one, until by the final session I felt more than confident in using the techniques to create a character and bring everything into the present moment. One of my favourite steps was Atmosphere; there’s something wonderfully freeing about imagining you’re surrounded by a colour/smell/image and just letting yourself be led by whatever comes to you. Learning from Sarah is always a joy. Her knowledge of the Chekhov’s technique and its history is a gift to any actor-creator. If there is an opportunity to repeat the 12 Steps again, I most certainly will!"

PJG

The Dragon Project

"Sarah Kane is a brilliant teacher. She is able to transmit the work in such a clear and distilled way that everyone was able to fully engage with their imaginations and massively benefit from the workshops. The Dragon project gave each of us the chance to deepen our Chekhov work but always with a sense of ease and playfulness."

Speaking Of Poetry: A Week of Exploring English Speech and Speaking English Poetry

Sarah Kane is a master of the craft of speech, but more than that she is able to see just what each person needs to do to take their next individual steps forward on their journey towards fuller, more living, expressive speaking. If you have a chance to work with Sarah in person or online grasp the opportunity with both hands. Your speech is huge part of who you are and so when you develop your speech you are inevitably on a path of self development at the same time. Teachers like Sarah are extremely rare in this day so please make the most of what she has to offer.

Lyndsay-May Dearlove is a great foil for Sarah Kane's mastery of speech. She brings a fresh, natural and exciting approach to the speaking of poetry, which perfectly complements the developmental processes that Sarah brings.

“Un grand merci à Sarah Kane , effectivement.”

Anastase Philippe Rouillé

“I discovered that we must move, for inspiration to come in – not to think, but rather, to train one’s body to think, and respond.”

Student

“Sarah brings such incredible depth, skill and understanding to the work. It is an absolute pleasure to be guided by her.”

Student

“The workshop was so illuminating and inspiring, and I’m definitely going yo explore this work more."

Jamie

“Sarah is a delight to study with, she has enabled me to bring a real sense of purpose to my performance.”

Student

“De très haut niveau ! Sarah Kane est une pédagogue formidable ! Pour avoir suivi 1 an de formation à la parole, je recommande pour toute personne qui souhaite développer son expression !!.”

Pierre-Michaël Thoreau, Comédien Ténor