Intro to British RP Dialect
with Denise Hoey
Only $50 - Only 10 Spots
About the instructor:
Denise was raised in Hampshire in the south east of England and holds a BA Degree in Acting from Middlesex University in London. She moved to Los Angeles with a Green Card in 2017 and then to Vancouver, WA in 2024. In her final year of university, she booked her first professional role playing Ophelia in a national tour of ‘Hamlet’ which began a successful career in UK theatre. Denise has performed on stages all over the British Isles, Europe, Canada and the US, including an Off- Broadway run. Screen roles followed and her latest role in ‘The Mural’ movie shoots in Portland this coming September. Also a successful audiobook narrator and voice actor in video games, animation, commercials, and audio plays, she currently voices the characters of Dr Ava Jansen in the video game franchise ‘Call of Duty’ and Illezra in ‘Black Desert’. In 2024 she was nominated for a One Voice Award and VOX Award for Best Video Game Performer. Denise was selected as a participant in BAFTA’s US Newcomers Talent Program from 2018- 2022, and is now a BAFTA Connect member. In her spare time, Denise enjoys singing oldies and holiday classics with local a cappella group ‘The HoneyBees’, exploring new places, and watching cartoons with her animator husband.
Join us in-person
at The Sound Stage
Sunday, November 23
1:00-3:00PM
Mastering the British Accent:
A Dialect Workshop actor Denise Hoey
Looking to add a solid British accent to your actor toolkit?
Whether you’re prepping for a role, an audition, or just want to build confidence in dialect work, this workshop is for you.
Join actress and voice coach Denise Hoey for a fun, practical deep-dive into the fundamentals of the British dialect — the clear, polished sound often associated with British stage and screen.
What You'll Learn:
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The difference between Conservative RP (think BBC English) and Modern RP (more neutral and widely used today)
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Key features of the accent: mouth placement, consonant clarity, non-rhoticity, and vowel shifts How to use the glottal stop effectively for Modern RP and London-style sounds
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The natural rhythm, flow, and musicality of RP Live scene work and performance coaching in small groups
You’ll leave with:
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A stronger grasp of RP oral posture and sound patterns
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Printed scripts and custom RP cheat sheets (Conservative & Modern)
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Personalized feedback from Denise during scene work
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A curated list of tools for continued practice
🎁 Bonus: All attendees receive $10 off a private 1-hour coaching session with Denise (normally $50)
No prior dialect experience required — just bring your voice, your curiosity, and your willingness to play.