Stop overthinking.
Start truly performing.
A three day immersive acting retreat for actors ready to push their emotional performance + unlock their full acting potential
March 13th - 15th
Voewood House, Norfolk, UK
Tell me if this sounds familiar...
You want to give your best performance, but sometimes your body or emotions just won’t cooperate.
Maybe you’ve been stuck trying to access certain feelings or struggling to embody a character fully.
Even when you know your lines, the depth isn’t there, and it’s frustrating!
That’s exactly why I created the RE:act Retreat — it's a weekend of immersive, hands-on workshops designed to help actors connect deeply with their emotions, character, and craft, while giving you practical tools you can use immediately in auditions, rehearsal rooms, or on set.
If that landed… you’re exactly who RE:act is for!
Hi, I’m Richard Elson.
If the above section feels like I’ve read your mind, it’s because over the past 20 years, I’ve coached and directed actors ranging from household names like Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson to emerging performers just starting out — and I’ve seen firsthand the common blocks that can stop even the most talented actors from fully accessing emotion and character.
I created the RE:act Retreat to give actors a safe, immersive space to break through those barriers.
This weekend is designed to help you connect deeply with your emotions, embody your characters fully, and leave with practical tools you can use immediately in auditions, rehearsal rooms, or on set.
So whether you’re looking for breakthroughs in subtle emotional nuance or want to step confidently into intense, high-pressure scenes, this retreat is structured to guide you there.
What You'll Experience...
Over three intensive days at the stunning Voewood House in Norfolk, I'll guide you through a series of highly experiential workshops designed to unlock your emotional range, deepen character connection, and give you reliable tools to perform under pressure.
You’ll work in a small, supportive group so you get hands-on guidance and individual attention.
Each workshop blends psychology, somatic techniques, and proven acting methods to help you access emotions consistently, embody characters fully, and deliver performances that feel alive and authentic.
The Workshops include:
Emotional Access & Somatic Work
Practical exercises to break through blocks and reliably access a wide range of emotions.
Character Embodiment
Techniques to physically and emotionally inhabit your character for more compelling performances.
Scene & Dialogue Mastery
Learn how to apply emotional access to dialogue, scene work, and live performance.
Self-Regulation Under Pressure
Tools to stay grounded and focused in high-pressure rehearsal or audition settings.
Practical, Repeatable Methods
Simple exercises and frameworks you can recreate anytime to strengthen your craft.
Pricing
All-Inclusive Retreat Investment:
£550
INCLUDES:
- 9 intensive, experiential workshops
- 2 nights accommodation at Voewood House
- 6 nutritionally balanced meals prepared by a private chef, designed by a world-renowned nutritionalist to support sustained physical and emotional energy
- A professional headshot
- High-quality photos of the experience to keep and use
RE:Act retreats will never again be offered at this price!
I never want finances to be a barrier in someone signing up, so I also have a two part-payment available below. Choose to pay in full or split your booking in two - whatever works best for you!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS HERE, BEFORE BOOKING YOUR SPOT
Sounds good… but not sure yet if it’s for you?
Get a taster before the full retreat by downloading my FREE RE:act Masterclass!
In this recording of a recent live online session, I will introduce you to the RE:act Analysis Pyramid — one of the core tools used during the retreat — and show you how it helps actors access emotion, deepen character work, and stay grounded under pressure.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear sense of how the RE:act method actually works
- A practical tool you can start using straight away
- A feel for the work, the room, and whether the retreat is the right next step for you
Or if you have questions about the retreat, you'd like to chat through, just drop me a line!