Mark Langley

"Mark has an innate grasp on language and accent, within a few minutes of coaching, he had gotten Kierston to a place of understanding and owning the accent. His attention to detail and his understanding of how to get round the problem of an actor getting to the accent is subtle, considered and highly effective. And through the accent coaching, he helps the actor to better understand the words they are saying. He was totally invaluable. If I need an accent coach again, Mark will be my first, second, third port of call. There is no one else!"

SUSAN JACOBSON
Pistachio Pictures Ltd

WELCOME

As a dialogue coach for theatre, film and television, I have over 20 years’ experience of professional voice coaching, performing and directing. I understand how your voice works and how a text provides you with hundreds of clues to find exciting and dynamic ways of saying it, and I can help you say it in many different dialects.

 

I HELP PEOPLE TO FIND A VOICE

You might work in business and want to feel more at ease speaking in public. You may be an actor who needs to speak in a particular accent, or need help ‘getting behind’ a character you are playing. You are possibly a presenter who wants to feel more confident on radio or television. You could be someone who wants to feel happier about the way you speak. If you want to work on your voice, I can help you.

 

I HELP PEOPLE WORK WITH TEXT

Sometimes it is not just about how you say something, it what you have to say. Are you preparing for an audition? Do you want to work on a role before rehearsals begin? Do you have to give a speech and want help shaping it? Are you in business and have to make a presentation? Do you just want to develop your sight-reading skills?

 

I HELP PEOPLE WORK WITH DIALECTS

One of the great challenges for actors is to speak in a different accent, this means being able to understand the clues in the text as much as the technical demands of changing the sound of their voices. This also means that I can help people who wish to reduce their own accent.

 

I HELP PEOPLE TO IMPROVE PRESENTATION SKILLS

Many people need to make a presentation in a professional arena, whereas some people need to make that speech at a wedding or some other kind of gathering. Although I work with actors, it is easy to transfer that knowledge and experience to anyone who needs to find a voice and speak to an audience.

 

Having worked with all kinds of people, from Hollywood actors and museum guides through to business people and children, I can help you resolve any vocal issue.

 

The other pages on this website give you some idea of what I do and how I can help you. If you think I can, please contact me. I live in Manchester, but I work around the country and abroad.