EFFORT PRODUCTIONS
A London-based theatre, film, and television production company founded by James Kemp and Sophie Angelson. It is the home of the work of Yat Malmgren and hosts a training programme for actors, writers, directors, and anyone interested in the art of dramatic storytelling. Effort Productions celebrates imagination, creativity and craft. Please join us in our endeavour in any and all ways that appeal to you.
NEWS
2 DAY IN PERSON INTRODUCTION TO CHARACTER ANALYSIS/MOVEMENT PSYCHOLOGY COURSE:
January 2 day Intensive Introduction to Yat’s Work with James Kemp. Saturdays 18 & 25 January 2025 from 10AM-6PM in Finsbury Park. Click here for more details.
4 WEEK IN PERSON INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CHARACTER ANALYSIS/MOVEMENT PSYCHOLOGY COURSE:
Dates coming soon for January/February 2025 4 week Intermediate & Advanced Course in Yat’s work with James Kemp . Wednesdays 6:30-9:30PM in Finsbury Park. from 20 November - 11 December 2024. Click here for more details.
We will still be running our Online weekly class (Intermediate & Advanced Yat’s work) on Tuesdays 7-9PM GMT. All you need is a computer, tablet, or phone & an internet connection. A great option for our international community or those that can’t attend our in person courses. Don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions by emailing us at hello@effortproductions.co.uk
Glen Snowden teaches weekly Online Ballet classes! Click here for more info.
“I’m so excited and encouraged to see the brilliant work of Effort Productions. There is a lot I have to be grateful for as an actor but I would not have much if it weren’t for the inspirational teaching of James Kemp. His use and teaching of 'Character Analysis/Movement Psychology`changed my view of what acting could be both as an observer and participant.”
— Emilia Clarke
“James’ teaching has been at the core of my work for two decades -as an actor, and as a writer. Theory is often imagined to be something stuck in the intellect -but in James’ hands it is absolutely of the body, of the soul. It’s this integration that makes his teaching so special -he sees the soul at the centre of the work, and of the person performing it, but lights a clear path to demystifying process. He remains one of the most important teachers of my life.”
— MoRven Christie
THE HEART OF EFFORT PRODUCTIONS
ACTING STUDIO
Devoted to the work of Yat Malmgren: Character Analysis/Movement Psychology. We celebrate transformation, imagination and the perpetual student.
THEATRE
Our work is inherently linked to our Acting Studio, comprising of a company of transformative actors and writers, telling expressive stories.
BALLET
An extraordinary way to enhance an actor’s expressive body. Historically taught alongside the work of Yat Malmgren.
