Eve gives one to one private coaching sessions in Acting and Voice/Singing in London and Reading . She also teaches LAMDA Exams. She has now been coaching privately for over 6 years since graduating from RADA.
She has a wealth of professional experience in Acting and coaching. Eve trained vocally for over a decade and specialises in Voice and Classical text. She has a Masters Degree and Vocational training from RADA (King's College London), a Bachelors Degree with the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation full scholarship from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and LOVES to teach.
She has experience teaching both Adults and Children and has been an Acting, Drama &LAMDA Teacher for Dramatix Productions, GreenRoom Collective and StageCoach - teaching 8 - 18 year olds.
Acting Would you like to go to a great Drama School and need some guidance with your classical and modern audition speeches? Would you like to become an Actor? Do you need support with an upcoming audition? Would you like some Acting coaching catered to what you need to develop? Do you have questions about Drama School you would love answered? Do you need to find new life, dig deeper and explore more in your monologues so they excite and surprise an audition panel? Do you need help with choosing the right speeches for you? Voice Would you like to gain confidence in your Voice and learn how to use it healthily? Do you have a speech you need to deliver for an event? Do you need to develop your public speaking skills for your business/work? Do you want to find control with your singing voice? Do you want to touch people with your story whilst singing? If yes, then book in for a one-to-one session and we can work together to develop your skills and have fun whilst doing so.
*NEWS*: Entry 2020, every Coaching By Eve student gained a place at a top Drama School. Eve's students have done amazingly well and many have gained places onto great courses at Top 10 Drama Schools in the UK and abroad.
Book A Session
Please email coachingbyeve@gmail.com to book a session. Please clarify in the subject box what you would like to work on Acting, Voice or LAMDA Exams. Then we can organise a time and place that will suit best and proceed forward from there. Feel free to ask any questions via email and let Eve know what you would like to achieve from the sessions.
Information
Covid Update* - Eve is teaching virtually via video calls and has seen great results teaching this way. Eve also teaches in the Reading/Henley-on-thames area on certain days - please clarify if this suits you better.
Prices: One to One Sessions - £40 per Hour. Group sessions to be negotiated.
Cancellations There is a 50% cancellation fee if a confirmed lesson is cancelled within 24 hours of lesson. Please be aware that this is because Eve is then unable to book in another student or work at that time.
STUDENT News & Testimonials...
Tumi Olufawo has gained a place at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and starts her three year BA Acting there in October 2021. (Student 2020-present). "I began working with Eve autumn last year and could not be more appreciative of the lessons she taught me, and how much I grew as an actor over that time. Her help and guidance especially when it came to classical texts was incredible and gave me an understanding of Shakespeare I couldn't have achieved alone. Eve teaches with a warmth and kindness that makes you feel instantly comfortable and able to push yourself as an actor. With this being my first year of auditioning and on top of that during a pandemic, I feel so lucky to have had Eve guide and support me through the whole process, mental breakdowns and all. From self tapes to interviews, I went into every audition feeling confident I had the tools to show them what was necessary. If you're looking for an acting coach, look no further!"
Sharitah Boulton did amazingly well and had a really tough decision choosing which school to go to but decided on BA ACTING at ALRA SOUTH and was awarded the full DADA award. (Student 2020-present). "I don't even know where to begin, I have so many wonderful things to say... My time with Eve has been amazing. I've not only gained a mentor but a lifelong friend. Right from the start of my journey, I knew Eve was the right person for me. She genuinely cared for me and was always finding ways to push me. I owe all my successes this year to her, as I wouldn't have been able to do as well without her support. Eve’s energy and passion really gives you the confidence you need to just give it your all in her sessions. I’ve learnt so much, not just about auditions and drama schools, but also about the industry as a whole and so much about myself. I can’t even begin to describe the progress I’ve made. I just wish I’d met her earlier! I really do mean every word!"
Eimer Aarre Fredrik from Finland and based in Brussles gained a place at his dream school of The Lir connected to Trinity Dublin (sister school to RADA). (Student 2020-present). "As someone who didnt have alot of experience with actor training and who needed a coach to provide a thorough introduction to the world of acting, I found Eve to be incredible. I feel like she truly cares about her students and thats what makes her teaching so amazing! Not to mention, I can confidently say that Eve’s experience/insight on the industry as well as the art of acting is unparalleled."
Milo Hacker has gained a place onto the 2 year accelerated BA (HONS) ACTING at Fourth Monkey in North London, he has already completed a foundation degree at RADA and had a great choice. (Student 2020-2021). "I’m incredibly proud of the progress Eve and I have made together over the past nine months; I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I came to Eve with a desire to get into drama school. I felt deflated after years of unsuccessful attempts, but Eve picked me up and put me back on track almost immediately. And that’s what she does best. Not only is she a fantastically talented professional but a beautifully open-hearted person as well. I know she cared deeply about both my acting and my wellbeing. She wants nothing more than to see her students happy and successful. I'm forever grateful."
Lily Renwick has gained a place at Leeds Conservatoire on the BA (Hons) Actor-Musician Course and into National Youth Theatre. Lily had an amazing choice of offers and believes this is the perfect course for her. (Student 2020-2021). "There are no words to describe Eve! She is one of the best Teachers I have ever had. I started lessons with Eve early October and the progress I have made already is outstanding! I really see a difference in my confidence and how I approach auditions. Eve is so inspiring and has such a positive energy about her and she really cared about my development. This is my second-year auditioning for Drama Schools and the difference this year is too good to be true! Everything made so much more sense with Eve's knowledge. She knows exactly what Drama Schools are looking for. She guided me through how to produce amazing self-tapes and express my talent through screen. I have gained multiple places and I feel so honoured and grateful as I know I couldn't have achieved this without Eve's help. If you're looking to get into Drama School Eve is your key! I feel like I have made a life-long friend and I can't wait to see her shine in the future!"
Imogen Bird has gained a place at ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE for her Foundation Degree. She had a choice from BA's and Foundations and this is a dream school for her. (Student 2021-present). "Eve is not only a fantastic acting coach. She is someone to talk to. She is someone who understands. I don’t think I have ever met a teacher that has pushed me this hard and believed in me so much. Eve’s dedication to her students shines through her organisation, positivity and her kindness. This is my second year auditioning for Drama School and I started lessons with Eve in March 2021 - over halfway through my audition process. She helped me realise that it wasn’t too late and to hold on for these last few months in which I went on to receive recalls and offers from multiple schools. Eve was dedicated to my improvement and put so much effort into our lessons. Her knowledge is invaluable and I don’t know what I would’ve done without her continuous support and hard work. I feel so privileged to be one of her students and words cannot describe how excited I am to be working with her again in the next academic year! Eve was the thing I was missing and I’m so glad I found her when I did!"
Demi Anter has gained a place at Rose Bruford College on the Acting and Performance Training two year MFA. (Student 2020-2021) Demi is a Spoken Word artist and poet and had lessons with Eve online from Berlin, she is now ready to start her vocational acting training. "I cannot recommend Eve Niker highly enough. When I started with Eve, I had some experience as a performer but did not know how to prepare myself for drama school auditions. She led me through the process with patience, kindness, and gusto. She pushed me where I needed to be pushed, and supported me through every wobble. I am incredibly grateful for her time and expertise, and feel that coaching with her was an invaluable investment into my future as an actor. Seriously — if you want to get into drama school, work with Eve."
Nina Ingemann has gained a place at RADA to do her Master's Degree and vocational training in Theatre Lab. (Student 2019-2020) She came and had an intensive month of lessons with Eve in London. "Eve is your choice for success, I testify! She truly understands what’s relevant for the process of applying to the top tier Acting Schools, even in the know about how the programs vary. *(With the approach of traditional training being reassessed these years, to work with a graduate of this century is an advantage to get the impression of the nowaday real-life working actor). Eve herself is A game with any technical aspect of the classics and makes this easy and accessible. For me, this was crucial, as I did not undergo the BA training in the UK, and needed to catch up with the basics. Most importantly, I love how her spirit is that of an Olympic Athlete’s mindset. She’s demanding yet genuinely positive, truly invested in you, and utterly supportive in every aspect of your journey, which is the crucial element in choosing the right teacher to train with! Even with the hazardous project of my coming to London and prepare intensively for a month, she was all in on the challenge, and I was accepted into my fave MA. Eve is a unique force of an educator and I can highly recommend working with her."
Lily Blunsom-Washbrook has gained a place at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to do her three year training, BA Acting. (Student 2017-2020) “Eve’s talent radiates from her and her energy is infectious which makes her everything you could want and more from a teacher. We have been working together for 3 years in which my confidence, ability and knowledge of the arts has grown from strength to strength, largely thanks to what I’ve discovered and learnt in our lessons together. She cares so much about each one of her students and does everything in her power to assure them success and confidence in their ability. She will take you through the audition process step by step, always making sure you are happy and comfortable before moving on to the next, whilst giving the most accurate advice and critique that not only improves your individual speeches but your acting as a whole.For anybody considering 1 to 1 tutoring it would be a crime not to consider Eve, it was the best decision I made along my journey of Actor training and her teaching has been absolutely invaluable. She is now a forever friend and I can’t wait to see what she achieves in the future because it will be BIG, so snap up her training while you can!"
News Update: Georgie Fellows (ex student) Graduates from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a First Class Degree in Acting and gets signed by a great agent. (News: 2020)
"I have had the best three years at Royal Welsh, which I wouldn’t have applied for or gotten into if it wasn’t for Eve. I learnt to trust myself, how to walk into an audition with no fear, the depths of work you have to go into, and I also made a great friend. Thank you Eve for your rigorous coaching, your kindness, and belief in me.”
Amy Kinnear is a Bird College Graduate currently working in the Industry who has credits with BBC & Netflix among others. She has lessons with Eve to prepare for auditions for big contracts. "Working with Eve is an absolute delight. I felt really nervous walking into my first session but straight away she put me at ease and all my worries quickly faded. Her sessions push me to the best of my abilities which allows me to walk into my auditions feeling positive and prepared. Eve has also helped me work on my American accent, as a Scottish performer I sometimes struggle to lose my accent but Eve has worked effortlessly and patiently to help me achieve a place where I can pick up a piece of American text and execute it confidently. Her personality just radiates throughout the full session and I always leave feeling ready to conquer the industry! I would highly recommend Coaching by Eve. You will not be disappointed!"
Gemma Eshkeri has accepted a place at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for a BA Acting (Musical Theatre). (Student 2019-2020) "I have been having lessons with Eve for the past year, and this being my third year trying to get into drama school, the pressure was on for me. But Eve gave me strategies to keep calm under pressure and tips to help me feel my best on the audition day. And as Covid19 meant that most of my auditions had to be sent to the drama schools in the form of a self-tape, I was at an advantage thanks to Eve, who has extensive knowledge on how to produce a great self-tape and how to show your best self when being interviewed via video call. She is a patient, caring, hard-working teacher, a fantastic mentor, and simply a kind soul. She is very direct and says it as it is. It is so hard to find someone like that, who is not afraid to be honest in order to help me learn and progress. She is one of the most open, warm people I have ever met and I will be eternally grateful for all the support that she has given me this past year."
George Lawrie has gained at place on the three year BA (Hons) Actor training course at ALRA (South). (Student 2018-2020) "Eve is an Awesome Tutor, never have I worked with someone who is so invested and inspiring as she is. Eve pulled out all the stops in our sessions, I never left feeling like I hadn’t accomplished something, whether it was relighting an old monologue or trying something completely new, Eve had the key for it all. Needless to say, it’s not all hard work, every session was full of laughter and banter, as Eve gets to know you like a friend. She was there with me from start to finish and never gave in until we’d achieved it all. If it wasn’t for her enthusiasm and generosity I wouldn’t be where I am today!"
Callum Ravden gained a place on the BA Acting Course at Rose Bruford. (Student 2018-2019)
"Having started working with Eve as an unsure, nervous 17 year old who was still debating my own talent and desire in drama, she has not only transformed my acting abilities, but helped me ignite my passion through her own infectious enthusiasm and energy. Working in such a warm and friendly environment made me feel comfortable and confident immediately, and I can only thank Eve's in-depth coaching, detailed analysis and insider-advice for driving me to where I am now!"
Lottie Bell gained a place on the BA Acting Course at Rose Bruford. (Student 2018-2019) “Eve is incredible! She inspires you and challenges you. Unlike other one to one tutors I have had, Eve gets to know you entirely as a person. This helps massively when finding the truth in your monologues. When helping you to choose the right material she takes into account your voice, personality and life experiences - emotional and physical. I thought I knew how to perform Shakespeare until I had our sessions. After every session I left with huge amounts of confidence for my auditions and motivation to improve on my pieces. She is so generous with her time and really cares for her students. If you want to get into Drama School or have an audition coming up, then do Coaching By Eve and get ready to work hard! Whilst having fun of course! ”
Phoebe Fairchild auditioned for both Drama Schools and Music schools. She gained a place on the Three Year BA at ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music) and now studies singing. (Student 2017-2019)
“The sessions with Eve have honestly been amazing! I’ve learnt a lot about how much I can push myself and my confidence has gone through the roof. Not only has Eve helped me with acting, but singing too. Eve is so caring and I feel that I have found the perfect teacher for me for both acting and singing!”
Jack Pritchard gained a place at ALRA North and had a great season of auditions and was lucky to have a choice. (Student 2018-2019) “I just wish I’d met Eve earlier! I came to her with about 5 rounds (first, recall and final) to go. She taught me about keeping it fresh, connecting to classical text and not getting stuck in a regular way of saying my monologues. She knows what she wants, she’s firm and she’s also a great laugh!”
Juan Pablo Hernandez gained a place to study at ALRA South and started training in September 2019. Juan started coaching to gain a place on NYT however Eve knew he could apply for a BA at Drama School also and encouraged and coached him through the journey. (Student 2018-2019) “I found working with Eve incredibly helpful, she helped me find monologues and then worked intensely with me to understand the text. As a result, I have successfully earned a place on a 3 year BA course in acting. I’m really grateful to Eve for helping me achieve this and would strongly recommend working with Eve to anyone trying to better themselves as an actor.”
Lily Blunsom-Wahbrook gained a place at RADA for her Foundation Degree - she had a choice from some great Drama Schools. (Student 2017-2020) "I cannot recommend Eve enough. As well as being an incredible friend, she is the most passionate, talented and inspiring teacher I have ever had the pleasure of being coached by. Her enthusiasm for the performing arts is infectious and after every session I left excited and confident for the audition ahead. To anyone thinking about coaching with Eve DO IT! It’s the best decision I ever made and I definitely would not have had as many recalls, offers and positive experiences as I did during the audition process without her support and guidance."
Georgie Fellows gained a place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and is now in her final year of training for a three year BA in Acting. (Student 2016-2017) "From the offset, Eve pushed me to limits I had no idea I was capable of. She broadened my knowledge on how much work and research needs to be put into the text, especially when understanding Shakespeare, vocal warm ups to prepare and focus myself for daily use and auditions, infinite amounts of incredible audition tips and tricks, and most importantly, to be myself. Auditions can be daunting, but with her help I grew to love them and enjoy presenting the work and interpretations I had. Without Eve, I would not be where I am today. Her raw passion for acting and teaching inspired me to work hard and put time and effort into everything. She is an incredible teacher and friend, and I could not recommend someone more."
Emily Mills has gained a place at The American Academy on Dramatic Arts in New York. (Student 2017) "I have had the pleasure of being coached by Eve, she has not only expanded my knowledge but taught me a deeper meaning of acting. I am now able to read into monologues and characters in much more depth, using simple but extensive exercises. From the beginning she has made me feel so comfortable and confident, Eve has not only been a great teacher but a supportive friend too and I am so thankful for that."
Ellie Watts gained a place at GSA for her Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre and then went on to gain a place at Urdang Academy and is currently doing her Three Year training there. Eve coached her through both audition seasons. (Student 2016-2018) "For over a year now Eve has been helping me find and go into depth with monologues for drama school auditions. I cannot even begin to explain how helpful this has been for me. She helps me explore, experiment and get to grasp with the text and go far deeper than any teacher has ever done with me. She is genuienly my life saver, and can’t thank her enough for being not only a fab teacher but now a wonderful friend!"
Ellie Lee - Performing Arts & LAMDA Exam Student (2015-2016) "I have honestly never met anyone with as much love, passion, determination, energy and talent for the performing arts as Eve Niker! I have been lucky enough to be a teaching assitant to Eve and loved learning from her. It was a joy to see the children love what she did whether it was confidence building, LAMDA, or the multiple drama games that she would come up with!! Every child Eve taught came and left the class with a massive smile! As well as her teaching assitant I was also blessed to be a student of Eve, her energy and pure drive for wanting you to be the best you can be and more is outstanding! Eve puts in so much more effort towards her students than everyone else I've ever met and I'm really grateful to of been taught by her!"