Director and Acting Coach
About me
Nik Ashton is a UK based Director and Acting Coach. He works in theatre, film and TV, and is particularly experienced at working with young actors.
Nik's film and TV work includes productions for Netflix, Working Title, RDF Television and a number of independent film producers.
He has also worked for many companies including the National Theatre, the RSC, Chichester Festival Theatre, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and the Royal Opera House.
Featured projects
All the light we cannot see
I coached Nell Sutton in the role of Young Marie, in this soon to be released Netflix series directed by Shawn Levy.
Anatomy of a Scandal
I supported an actor in preparing the text for this gripping Netflix series.
Matilda
I worked with Matthew Warchus, assisting with the direction of over 200 children in the Netflix/Working Title musical hit.
Matilda the musical
I've been the Worldwide Associate Director on RSC's production of Matilda for the past 10 Years. The production is directed by Matthew Warchus, and I have been responsible for casting, rehearsing and maintaining the production in London, New York, Toronto, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and for both the UK and US tours.
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