Actor. Director. Acting Coach.

Become a more confident actor and public speaker.

Dave Lovatt has helped adults develop performance skills and stage confidence since 2004 through practical coaching in Bristol and online.

  • 20+ Years Teaching adults
  • 500+ Online learners
  • 4.6/5 Online rating
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About Dave

Practical training with real-world performance insight.

For more than two decades, Dave has taught adults how to act with honesty, presence, and confidence, while also improving public speaking skills for work and life.

His in-person classes receive consistently strong feedback, and his online teaching has supported students around the world.

Services

Coaching built around confidence and craft.

Acting Classes for Adults

Build technique, authenticity, and strong scene presence in a supportive environment.

Public Speaking Coaching

Learn to communicate with calm authority, clarity, and impact in front of any audience.

Director-Led Performance Work

Refine character choices and storytelling decisions with input from an experienced theatre director.

Online Learning

Study acting anytime, anywhere.

Testimonials

Trusted by artists and directors.

"Dave will make you a better actor."

Stephen Graham OBE

"Dave has the kindness, patience and skills to help you find confidence to become a more interesting actor and public speaker."

Esther May Campbell, BAFTA award-winning director

Experience

A director's eye with a teacher's patience.

Acting Teacher

Dave Lovatt's Acting Class for Adults, Bristol (2004-Present)

Over 20 years helping adult students grow their acting and public-speaking confidence.

Theatre Director

Tank Theatre Company, Bristol (2010-2012)

Created the play M.C.Beth with rappers and actors aged 16-30 from St Pauls and Easton.

Contact

Ready to work on your craft?

Tell Dave what you want to improve, and start building stronger performance confidence.