Ian Puleston Davies
ACTOR'S WORKSHOP
The Workshop Details
The Date
12th September 2026
The Venue
The Function Room. Stableside Hotel Tadcaster Road
York YO24 1QG
The Time
Afternoon Class:
12.00 - 15.00
Evening Class
16.00 - 19.00
The Price
£50
Who is Ian Puleston Davies?
Actor | Writer | Director | Producer
Ian Puleston-Davies is an award-winning actor, writer and director whose career spans film, television, theatre and comedy. He brings decades of professional experience to his work, with a particular reputation for creating complex, compelling and often gritty characters.
As an actor, Ian has worked extensively in both the UK and US, with credits including Marcella, Tin Star alongside Tim Roth and Christina Hendricks, and Pennyworth. His experience of working across such a wide range of productions gives him a wealth of practical knowledge to share with actors at every stage of their career.
Ian is also an accomplished writer. He co-wrote the BAFTA-nominated Dirty, Filthy, Love with Oscar-nominated writer Jeff Pope, which went on to win a Royal Television Society Award, a Broadcast Award and a Mental Health in Media Recognition Award.
He subsequently moved behind the camera, making his television directing debut with Time Out for the BBC's Moving On series, created by Jimmy McGovern. In 2023, Ian made his feature directing debut with Bolan's Shoes, starring Timothy Spall and Leanne Best. The film won Best Film at the National Film Awards and received a BAFTA Cymru nomination.
Ian is now also working as a producer with Minera Studios and continues to develop new film and television projects.
Why Invest?
IAN IS AN ACTOR'S ACTOR.
He is an incredible, highly respected director who helps you understand the text, unlock your character, and get the very best from your performance. He’ll challenge you, support you and help you discover things in your work that you may not have seen before.
This unique experience — as a phenomenal actor, talented writer, director, and producer — gives Ian an unusually broad understanding of the industry and the creative process.
His workshop offers actors the opportunity to learn from someone who has experienced professional storytelling from almost every side of the camera.
You’ll learn new skills, gain confidence, and be directed by a hugely talented and busy professional who is still working at the highest level. And alongside the practical work, Ian will share his experience and wisdom about the industry, giving you an insight into what happens beyond the audition room and what it takes to build a career as a working actor.
This is more than simply spending a day acting. It’s an opportunity to learn from someone who understands performance, text, storytelling, directing, and the industry itself, and to put that knowledge into practice.
He is a legend for a reason!
What Our Actors Say About
Ian’s Past Workshops
Ian certainly gave energy and commitment to the session, and I said to myself that I must attend the next one
Isn’t Ian such a great guy!
It was great to do a workshop with someone who really showed care and real interest in seeing us all progress, He was generous with his time too.
Thank you
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed yesterdays workshop with Ian. It was great fun and I took a lot from it.
One of the best workshops I’ve been to
I just love attending Ian’s classes. It’s the most I have learnt from a workshop, even from watching other actors. And I have so much fun.
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed yesterdays workshop with Ian. It was great fun and I took a lot from it.
One of the best workshops I’ve been to!
Hands down the BEST workshop I have been to.
The Workshop
We are running two 3-hour classes, so you can choose the session that suits you best:
12pm–3pm
4pm–7pm
Each class is limited to just 12 actors, giving everyone plenty of time and individual attention.
You’ll be paired with another actor ahead of the workshop and sent a short script to learn. On the day, Ian will direct you through the scene, helping you develop your performance and explore the character and text.
To secure your place, click the ticket below — this will take you directly to Eventbrite.
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