Tameside Adult Acting Classes
Founded by actor Chord Melodic, the Zearther Acting Studio offers professional part-time acting classes in Tameside. Bringing affordable actor training to people who can’t afford the ever increasing cost of drama school tuition.
These classes include a 14 week Acting Fundamentals Program designed to give you the basic tools to needed to understand and perform any scene. After which you will graduate to the Master Program (ongoing weekly classes) – where you will learn a more in depth process and script analysis, joined by top industry professionals and special guests.
About Us
Zearther offers a new and modern approach to actor training. Our mission…
‘…to develop actors who think for themselves, respect their own ideas and beliefs, and use acting as a means to share those ideals.
Core Beliefs
Growth as an actor and as a human being are one and the same and can be achieved using various techniques. Therefore, we are not insistent on any singular approach or method. Rather, our “system” is designed to provide budding actors with the tools, training, and discipline to grow, using their limitless imagination and personal experience, in their pursuit of studying and bringing a script to life.
Actor Development
We understand that you’re a unique individual who has a specific view of the world. Therefore, your acting becomes exciting, and alive when you think for yourself and bring your own idiosyncratic point of view to the work.
“Your talent is in your choices.”
Zearther offers comprehensive actor training, that’s clear and easy to understand. Giving you the fundamental tools to navigate the everchanging industry. Our well structured curriculum ensures continuous development through expert-led monitoring and feedback.
- Focus on Screen Acting – Training focuses on ‘acting for camera,’ using scripts from current TV and film productions.
- Industry Connections – In addition to a regular tutor, students also get the valuable opportunity to work with a host of well-known, visiting industry experts including casting directors, agents, directors, and producers.
Comprehensive Training – Examples of Work Covered:
- Voice, Movement, Speech
- Breaking down a script
- Creating Character
- The Moments of Acting
- The Technicalities of Screen Acting
- Acting for Screen vs Acting for Stage
- Showreel Preparation
- Finding An Agent
- The life of a Professional actor
- Understanding Story Structure
- The Business side of the Industry
Zearther is a Spotlight approved training provider. This means that upon successful completion of 2 full consecutive years of study with us, you will be eligible to join Spotlight.
Course Structure & Fees
- Duration: 14 weeks (one term)
- Commitment: Minimum one term
- Cost: £20 per 2-hour class (£80 every 4 weeks)
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Schedule: 1 x 2 hour class per week
- Mondays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location: Heyrod, Stalybridge near Mossley and Stalybridge Stations
- Capacity: Classes capped at 10 people per class to ensure everyone works
If you have any additional questions please drop us a line at info@zearther.com and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Term Dates
Dates for Students
Autumn Term
| Term Starts | Monday 2nd March 2026 (week 1) |
| Easter Holidays | Monday 6th April 2026 |
| Classes Resume | Monday 13rd April 2026 |
| Half-Term | Monday 25th May 2026 |
| Classes Resume | Monday 1st June 2026 |
| Term Ends | Monday 15th June 2026 |
Coach
Do it like its never been done before…
Chord has featured in shows such as ‘Happy Valley,’ ‘The Tower,’ and ‘Shameless’ to name but a few.
He believes that life is the biggest teacher of all and that its especially true in acting. Therefore a good coach introduces you to exercises and practice that allows you to discover your pre-existing talent and then express it in all its magnificent glory, using your imagination and life experiences as the fuel. Because you already have the raw material and a good coach helps you access it and shape it.
After all… acting is living. So one must be brave and challenge yourself, in different aspects of your life and you will certainly be a better actor for it.
Acting isn’t just about classes. Its a tool to help you understand yourself more and live a better life. By embracing your experiences and idiosyncrasies and all of the things that make up who you are.
Chord has been featured on...
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Your uniqueness is your superpower
Chord Melodic
Apply Online
(Over 18’s only)
To apply to join our weekly acting classes, you must first fill in the application form below. If your application is successful, you will then be invited to send a Self Taped Audition for our creative team to review. Applying or sending a self taped audition does not constitute acceptance in to the weekly classes.
Please only apply if you have a genuine passion for acting, as we value commitment—absence affects the group dynamic.
Demand for places is extremely high and therefore, we do not offer an audition to everyone that applies for the studio. In some cases, you may be added to a waiting list, where the class is full. Owing to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then we’re unable to offer you a place at this time.
After submitting your application, a confirmation message will appear on the screen, to confirm that we have received it.
