Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Graduate Offers 1:1 Acting Coaching for Drama School Auditions, TV, Film and Musical Theatre.

I’d highly recommend Ellie to anyone serious about improving their acting. I first met her when she cast me in a play that she also directed, and from the start it was clear I was working with someone who really understands both the craft and the industry.

From the outset, she created a focused but relaxed environment where I felt comfortable taking risks and pushing myself. What stood out most was her ability to give clear, practical direction without ever making things feel forced or overcomplicated. She has a great instinct for breaking down scenes and helping you find truthful, grounded choices that actually connect. Every session felt purposeful, and I always left feeling inspired with something concrete to work on.

She’s also brilliant at tailoring her approach to you as an individual—whether that’s working on text, emotional accessibility, or building confidence in your instincts. As someone aiming for professional TV and film work, I found her guidance especially valuable in keeping performances natural and authentic.

Overall, a genuinely supportive, insightful teacher who knows how to get the best out of you. I’ve seen a real difference in my work since training with her.

C x

I honestly can’t recommend Ellie enough! She helped me get into my dream drama school and I couldn’t have done it without her. I didn’t know where to start with picking audition pieces, but Ellie saved the day. She offered amazing suggestions that really suited my voice and casting type.

She knows so much about what drama schools are actually looking for and what panels want to see, which made such a difference in the run-up to auditions. She helped me with both my acting pieces and songs, and I felt so much more confident going in.

On top of that, she’s just the loveliest person – kind, supportive, and genuinely hilarious. Lessons were always fun and never felt stressful.

Thanks to Ellie’s guidance, I ended up getting into one of the UK’s top drama schools, which still feels unreal!

I’ve already recommended her to loads of my friends at college and they all love her too. Honestly, if you’re applying to drama school or need help with audition material, Ellie is the one!!

Thank you Ellie !!! ️

Couldn’t recommend Ellie highly enough. She gave me audition advice and help with self tapes. The insights she had to what makes auditions successful and how to prepare was invaluable. She’s approachable, professional, warm and her passion is infectious. Any student would be lucky to work with her.

Ellie is a genuinely lovely actress, and you can really feel how much she cares about helping others grow. She has a natural way of sharing little tips and tricks that don’t feel overwhelming—just really helpful, especially if you’re still finding your confidence.
She helped me prepare for a theatre audition, and honestly, I walked in feeling so much calmer and more sure of myself than I normally would. That shift made all the difference—I ended up landing the role!
She’s encouraging, down-to-earth, and easy to work with. I’d happily recommend her to anyone starting out, auditioning for drama school or just needing a bit of guidance.

I work as an audition panelist for Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, so I see a lot of applicants each year, and I can honestly say that Ellie’s teaching really develops the kind of candidates who are right for the course and stand out in auditions.

Ellie is an incredible, thoughtful and empathetic teacher who has a clear understanding of the process. She is the type of teacher, and friend, who allows you to feel comfortable and at ease, which is so important for growing as an actor.

I had the honor of working with Ellie on set for 2 seasons on a show called So Awkward Academy, and was inspired everyday by her. Her approach to acting is refreshing, and her ability is astonishing!!

Ellie was also able to coach me for an audition I had for a principal role in a West End musical. As an actor, I have no experience in Musical Theatre at all, but was still able to make it to the final round of recalls with her help. So I can confidently say: You are in good hands!!

I’ve had the pleasure of being taught by Ellie Clayton for the past 6 months, and since then my confidence has improved so much, as a result I’ve booked jobs with the RSC and Shakespeares Globe, through Ellie helping me with my audition material. She’s super clear and adaptable to different kinds of auditioning. From musical theatre through to Shakespeare. Would 100% recommend.

Ellie was absolutely amazing and help me so much with a monologue I was preparing for an audition! She gave me lots of advice and made me so much more confident with the piece! I’d 100% recommend her, she’s the best!