Testimonials

‘I have been working with Katie privately for ten months and I can say wholeheartedly that she is the most amazing coach you can have. She really works with you, kindly and gently pushing you to find new limits, only to then go over those. She is full of resources, always ready to tackle a problem from a different angle and always listens to you. I would not have gotten into drama school without her, nor would I enjoy Acting as much as I do now without her. She is the most amazing acting Coach one could hope to find.’

Alex Prodan

‘I’ve attended both private and group classes with Katie for a year and couldn’t recommend her enough. I have learnt so much from her lessons. She is an incredibly intuitive and supportive teacher and uses excellent techniques to help you find your character in a way that feels natural.’

Phoebe Campbell

‘These 6 weeks have been an amazing learning experience. The Actors’ Surgery is a fantastic place where you can push yourself to explore new things, meet great people and improve your acting skills. Thank you Katie for creating such a great and supportive environment.’

Tristan Lanson

‘Katie is absolutely amazing, a 10/10 teacher. Everything we did over the 8 weeks was really, really good. Honestly could not have asked for a better teacher. Thank you for everything so far and for getting me started on this journey.’

David Moriba

‘I just wanted to say thank you so much for such an amazing intensive 8 week course. I feel like we covered so much, different topics, techniques and you really pushed me to work on some of my weaker skills. It really gave me so much confidence and I can honestly say I have never worked in such a supportive and generous group of actors and I think that must be down to how you ran the class and the atmosphere you created.’

Mirabel Stuart

‘I really enjoyed this course. Katie made me feel extremely comfortable and enabled me to perform at my best due to the confidence and freedom I felt. The group was great too. I’ve made a lot of friends and hopefully we all get to work together again. Katie is honestly the best teacher I’ve had and I agree with her thoughts on Acting. The course was fun, active, and even the days I came in feeling tired after a long day at work, being in her class gave me energy and motivation so thank you again for everything.’

Aziz Huseyin

‘Katie has created an environment encouraging positive engagement and helped me to love the art of Acting. Being relatively new to Acting, she made it easy for me to work with more experienced actors in the group and have immense fun doing so!’

Taherul Khan

‘Thanks so much for the wonderful 5 week course. I really appreciated your positive and constructive attitude. The class was a warm, welcoming environment and I always left feeling great! I especially enjoyed the more in-depth exercises like the Meisner and text-based work.’

Anne Hsu

‘I would recommend Katie’s Acting classes to anyone, at any stage of their acting career. Katie’s classes are simple yet very effective. She is a great people person, always gently encouraging you to be the person you want to be.’

Daniel Steele

‘Katie’s 6 week courses are packed with more than you usually find in similar length courses. There is script work, improvisation, techniques, etc. I had fun and at the same time was pushed out of my comfort zone. The group was friendly and encouraging, a great learning environment. I definitely recommend.”

Lucien Oh

A marvellous class focusing on improvisation led by an experienced actor/teacher. Great for novices to dip their toe into acting in a kind and welcoming environment and great for experienced actors to flex their acting muscles.

Liam Woon

‘It’s not just an Acting class, it’s a whole new London experience directed by Katie in such a way that everyone is involved in the creative process. So you learn by having a lot of fun and interacting with the group in an exciting and thought provoking way. And you don’t want it to end, like a good story. It’s unique, thank you.’

Alexander Naydenov

‘The Actors’ Surgery is an exciting environment within which to work and create new ideas. The sessions have started to make me realise my USP as an actor and this is because of Katie’s ability to challenge and encourage everyone in the group to hone their skills. Thank you Katie. I’ve loved it.’

Laura Carey

‘Thanks Katie, it’s been truly inspiring. I will definitely recommend you and look out for more of your classes!’

Nicolai Schuemann

'It was my 5th year auditioning for top ranked drama schools and I completely believe that Katie was instrumental in me finally getting in. After so many years getting stuck in a rut, choosing the wrong audition speeches most likely and generally not being able to adapt my now honed audition technique, Katie got me back to square one, removed all of the anxieties I already had based on all my drama school audition experience and made me refocus. I honestly couldn't thank her enough for helping me find what I had to show; she has reinstated my self-confidence in a way I desperately needed and I will take her attitude and many of the rehearsal and audition strategies I learned from her in to my school and professional careers. Hope to stay in touch with this inspirational performer and teacher and carry some of what she has instilled in me with me as I move forward! Thank you!!'

Hannah Brennan

‘Just wanted to say that I truly enjoyed your acting lessons. The classes and classmates were great and you bound us together with insightful feedback and useful exercises. Thank you.’

Shenji Schappi

'Highly recommend character development work and performance techniques with Katie. She brought my monologue to life, which resulted in a compelling performance. I will definitely continue with the tailor made one to one sessions, Katie is a great tutor.'

Ketorah Williams

‘As a US based actor from Los Angeles, it has been such a pleasure to work with Katie at the Actor's Surgery. I am a professional actor with credits in both television (House, Law & Order, CSI Miami, King of Queens) and stage (Miss Saigon, The King and I)  I took a break from acting for about a year and  have struggled to find the balance of maintaining a demanding day job and keeping my passion for acting. The Actor's Surgery proved to be the perfect place to get back in shape. Katie is a true teacher!'

It is not just a class that allows you to get up and showcase work (Although, we have ample time and opportunity). Katie focuses on using your authentic self to bring truth and power to your work.  We focus on identifying specific objectives and actions--as a result my work has radically changed and I am a more confident and stronger actor.

It is in truly listening in a scene and connecting with your scene partner that your true essence as an actor shines through.  

'Katie is spot on with her insights and directions and gives personalised exercises to cater to a specific scene or monologue. My classmates were amazing and we had such a great time during improvs, games, scenes, and monologue work. We are all cheering one another on and there is absolutely no competition.  I find Katie's class to be a positive and safe environment.  Katie is amazing and I highly recommend this course at any level. If you are a beginner, learning or a professional--your work will change dramatically.' 

Brian Sheehan

Katie is a really friendly teacher who gives supportive and honest feedback and advice. I’ve been working with Katie for around 6 months. She has been determined to help me succeed and I feel like she is on my team. She has helped me select and work on monologues for auditions, giving constructive critique in a way which is productive and supportive. I have learnt a lot and really enjoyed working with Katie. She is professional and encouraging and I have loved working with her. I have also been offered three places at drama school already and waiting on the results of the others.

Chinara Mammadli

Katie Morgan’s Acting workshop has made me, as a director, more compassionate about the art of acting and the exposure of oneself that they endure every day in this job. The exercises that we experienced were eye opening. I am normally quite an insecure actor but this idea of starting off with exposure is fascinating as I felt I had nothing to hide – I didn’t once consider what the audience thought of my acting because I was just being myself. This was the first time I felt completely comfortable in myself to be vulnerable and challenged as an actor, which I am still proud of and feel lucky to have had this experience.

Katie’s second session was insightful while still answering some of our questions regarding boundaries and trust between the director and the actor. As a young, insecure director this was extremely helpful as it provided a guideline for how to get the best out of your actor. Through this session with Katie we were encouraged to be clear and assertive - not telling the actors what to do, but what you want to see from them achieved in their own way. Katie’s use of transitional verbs allowed us to visualise this and use this to our advantage. Exploring the text with the use of objectives and actions was wonderful.'

Directing student feedback - London College of Communication, film directing course.

'Such a great and warm group, so much fun and Katie is a really great tutor - so insightful and generous. You should take this class.' 

Lu Smith

'Thank you so much. These classes truly remind me why I fall in love with Acting every day.' 

Eme Essien

'This 10 week course has given great insight into working on characterisation/improvisation and devising, not to mention the social side of getting to work with some great people! Katie is also a fabulous mentor. Thanks!' 

Shen Wolf

'Thanks so much for creating a comfortable and safe environment to explore and develop my acting skills.' 

Molly Merwin

'The Actors' Surgery has a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere. Katie has great insight and gives useful feedback with helpful tips and techniques suited to your specific needs as an actor. The class is recommended for people needing to keep up practice, hone their skills or look at the way they approach performing differently. Highly recommended!' 

Carling Ernstzen

'I thoroughly enjoyed the classes where I was not only able to learn new and different skills  but also to use them. Looking forward to the next sessions.'  

DJ Lonyo

'The Actors Surgery has been great in helping me restore my confidence, and tap into what works for me as an actor. It's a comfortable and supportive environment and Katie is honest and direct and really helps to get the very best out of you as an actor' 

Chinwe Nwokolo

'The masterclass has been a wonderful experience that I would recommended to anybody who wants to improve their acting. I love the way Katie encourages you to find truth in your acting and to further yourself as an actor. Thanks Katie.'  

Lakshmi Khabrani

'The Actor's Surgery was a brilliant learning experience for me. I haven't acted in years and wanted to explore trying it out again, and this was the perfect way to do that. The structure of the classes and the feedback each week really helped me to grow in confidence and keep improving. I'd thoroughly recommend signing up, whether you're an amateur or professional. Katie's approach is really refreshing.'  

Poppy Newdick

'I attended The Actors’ Surgery as a beginner and found the course both fun and rewarding. The level of work was pitched just right and Katie made everyone feel at ease, providing helpful feedback and insight along the way. We all learnt a lot from her and I'd thoroughly recommend the course.' 

Thom Feeney