Beckis Cooper is an actress and writer making exciting work from England’s finest writers.

NEW SCENE – Acting classes

At The Garford Hall – Easton on the Hill ; Thursdays 6-8pm

On Thursdays I run an exciting acting class for adults and teens who wish to receive some professional acting training whilst also having so much fun! We train in all aspects of professional acting but focus largely on Restoration Comedy, following the village’s rich tradition of comedy. Easton on the Hill has, for many years, enjoyed performance opportunities with EATS [Easton Amateur Theatrical Society] and an annual talent show in the summertime. We now have my classes to bring together actors from Easton, Stamford and surrounding areas to form a semi-professional company and create magic every week!

Since its inception in June 2026, New Scene has enjoyed weekly classes with a strong core membership of enthusiastic members from all backgrounds and ages, all sharing a common love of theatre and a desire to sharpen their crafts.

The training is professional but the approach is light and fun with all of us finding much to laugh about and enjoy every week. We are not an ‘Am Dram’ group but neither are we prescriptive or intense. The language of the fan, mask work, commedia, physicality, vocal work, scripted work and improvisation all takes place around working on a core text.

This summer we are working on The Provoked Wife by John Vanbrugh.

Come and Join us!

Email: beckiscooper@gmail.com for further details or to book your place.

PRAISE FOR PRODUCTIONS

 “The intimate Unversed was remarkable, ” Painted Room, 2024

“Beckis’ Lady Macbeth was the best we’ve seen!” Chawton House, 2024

‘I came away breathless and dazed by what I had experienced. Beckis can only be described as having a truly remarkable talent of being able to bring characters alive as if she were the character

“People with great passion can make the impossible happen.” Beckis has the ability to make the impossible happen: to turn a few lines from remote stage characters into something that lives and breathes in front of her audience. A wonderful and incredible talent.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace, 2025

Photography by Marc Gascoigne