| Manchester School of Acting | |
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| Established | 2000 |
| Principal | Mark Hudson |
| Website | http://www.manchesterschoolofacting.co.uk/ |
The Manchester School of Acting [1] is a drama school that provides training in film, television and theatre and operates in the Deansgate area of Manchester, United Kingdom established in 2000.
Manchester School of Acting was founded by the actor Mark Hudson [2] in 2000 [3] he eventually moved into television producing for the BBC the school's follows an American approach to drama training consistent with that such as naturalism and others. [4] The school offers acting courses focused towards Film, Television and Theatre.
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