Be Extraordinary

Be Extraordinary Acting and Vocal Coach based in Edinburgh We cover character work, improvisation skills, dialect / accent development, status work. Gift vouchers are available.

Specialising in private acting tuition and preparation for drama school and professional film, TV, theatre and musical theatre auditions. In addition to vocal exercises, voice work and singing, specialising in musical theatre, contemporary and jazz. We also offer career development and industry advice as well as trouble shooting for professionals. Coach, Claudie Layden has over 20 years experience

of acting and singing and is PVG Enhanced Police Disclosure checked. She began her passion for performing as a child, attending Theatre Workshop and Edinburgh Acting School for several years. Claudie studied A-Level Theatre Studies and went on to complete an HND in Musical Theatre before graduating with First class honours in Screen Acting. While studying Claudie covered Estill Voice Training, techniques by Voice Studio International's Nadine George and was lucky enough to attend a workshop by the fabulous Mel Churcher. In addition to her formal qualifications Claudie ran a Youth Theatre Company for 12-25 year olds for many years. Classes are 60 minutes and cost £25. Please note there is a 48 hour cancellation policy. So if you are looking to develop material for your showreel or showcase, improve confidence and communication in public speaking at work or just always fancied trying acting or singing make this year the one you give yourself permission to be extraordinary!

15/09/2025

Delighted to be working with Edinburgh Youth Theatre - teaching musical theatre singing 😀 🎶

Deadline TOMORROW
24/08/2025

Deadline TOMORROW

We’re hiring! 📢

Glasgow Film Festival is on the lookout for Submissions Viewers to join our team from September to November 2025. You’ll watch at least 30 features remotely, give feedback, and help us discover exciting new films for the 2026 programme.

💡 Perfect for anyone with ambitions in film programming or a passion for cinema.
💻 Work from anywhere in the UK
💰 Fixed fee: £300

Deadline: Monday 25 August at 10am
Full details & application here: bit.ly/GFF_Joinus

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24/08/2025

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The number of students studying drama at GCSE has dropped by 40% since 2010, according to research by Campaign for the Arts.

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24/08/2025

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢

We are looking for an experienced and creative Videographer/ Film Maker to join our Audience and Media team!

We need someone with a strong artistic flair and brilliant aptitude for storytelling who also has an eye for detail and excellent organisational skills. If you have experience of creating imaginative and impactful video content we would love to hear from you.

Deadline: Tuesday 9 September

APPLY NOW

https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/videographer-film-maker

30/06/2022

Aww, what a lovely message from one of my students:

"I have really really enjoyed working with Claudie, she always makes our sessions lots of fun. She has taught me some valuable stuff about singing 🎶 and musical theatre 🎭
Plus I really really enjoyed my time filming the short film we did together."

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