Now Booking — 2026 & 2027

Workshops & Live Events

Join me in person for the American & Standard British Accent Intensive — a full-day, hands-on workshop for actors. New dates are live for Auckland (February 2027), with Zagreb opening its wait list for April 2027 and more cities being added.

I also travel to bring workshops to drama schools, theatre companies, universities and private groups of actors across the UK, Europe and beyond. If you'd like to host a workshop or book a private session, please reach out and let's make it happen.

Auckland — 28 Feb 2027 BOOKING Zagreb — April 2027 WAIT LIST
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP — BOOKING OPEN

American & Standard British Accent Intensive

TAPAC, Auckland Sunday 28 February 2027 10:00am – 5:00pm £110 / approx. $260 NZD Early bird £99 / approx. $235 NZD — first 5 20 actors only

A full day of accent mastery

Join Sarah in Auckland for a full-day, performance-based intensive covering both American and Standard British accents. Work in detail on placement, core sounds, rhythm and flow, then bring it all together with script work and live feedback.

American

Placement, R/L/T/D, vowel shifts & natural flow

Standard British

RP placement, long vowels, crisp consonants & clarity

Accent Switching

Move confidently between accents on cue

Script Work

Real scripts, performance & live corrections

Venue: TAPAC

The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Located in Western Springs College

100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

Get directions
BOOKING NOW OPEN

Want a place?

£110 / approx. $260 NZD

Full day intensive • 10:00am – 5:00pm

NZD amount depends on exchange rate

Early Bird

£99 / approx. $235 NZD

For the first 5 people to book — then £110

Places are limited. Secure your spot for the Auckland intensive — held at TAPAC, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre.

Book Your Place Full Workshop Details

Not ready to book? Email sarah@sarahvalentine.com with any questions

Sunday 28 February 2027
10:00am – 5:00pm
TAPAC, 100 Motions Road,
Western Springs, Auckland 1022
COMING SOON — WAIT LIST OPEN

American & Standard British Accent Intensive — Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia April 2027 10:00am – 5:00pm £110 / approx. €130 20 actors only

The same full day of accent mastery

Sarah is bringing the full American & Standard British Accent Intensive to Zagreb. A full-day, performance-based workshop covering both accents — placement, core sounds, rhythm and flow, script work and live feedback — using the Valentine Method.

American

Placement, R/L/T/D, vowel shifts & natural flow

Standard British

RP placement, long vowels, crisp consonants & clarity

Accent Switching

Move confidently between accents on cue

Script Work

Real scripts, performance & live corrections

Venue: to be confirmed

Exact date and venue details for the Zagreb intensive are being finalised. Join the wait list and you'll be the first to know as soon as booking opens.

WAIT LIST ONLY

Want a place in Zagreb?

£110 / approx. €130

Full day intensive • 10:00am – 5:00pm

Final price confirmed on booking — depends on exchange rate

Booking isn't open yet. Email Sarah to join the wait list and you'll get first access when dates and venue are confirmed.

Join the Wait List

Email sarah@sarahvalentine.com

April 2027
10:00am – 5:00pm
Zagreb, Croatia
Venue to be confirmed
Most Recent Intensive — Sold Out

American Accent Intensive — Exeter

EX2, Exeter Saturday 9 May 2026 Both groups sold out

Both the adult and young actor groups filled up — thank you to everyone who joined. Booking now closed; upcoming dates are below.

ADULTS (17+)

1:30pm – 5:30pm

£120

10 actors only

A focused, performance-based intensive designed to help you sound natural, grounded, and consistent in American roles.

You'll work on:

  • American placement and posture
  • The "Spark" — switching instantly into the accent
  • Core sounds: R, L, T, D + key vowel shifts
  • Rhythm and flow
  • Script work and performance
  • Live feedback and corrections
See Upcoming Adult Dates
YOUNG ACTORS (12–16)

9:30am – 12:30pm

£85

8 actors only

A fun, high-energy workshop designed to build confidence, clarity, and performance skills.

Students will:

  • Learn how to find and hold the accent
  • Practise key sounds
  • Work on scenes
  • Build confidence performing
Ask About Young Actor Dates

Why actors book this training

Practical

You're speaking immediately

Performance-based

Applied to scripts

Live feedback

Fix mistakes in real time

Repeatable

Use this process again and again

Who this is for

Actors preparing for auditions
Performers needing consistency
Voice artists
All levels

What you'll leave with

A clear method to switch into the accent

Stronger control over sounds

Confidence under pressure

Tools you can use immediately

Limited spaces

These workshops are capped at small numbers so every actor gets direct feedback.

Once it's full, it's full.

Want to bring a workshop to your school or studio?

Sarah delivers professional accent workshops across the UK.

Email:

sarah@actorsaccentcoach.com

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