The Seagull Acting Masterclass
Talks and workshops
22 November 2025
Subiaco Arts Centre, Rehearsal Room

The Seagull Acting Masterclass

22 November 2025 Subiaco Arts Centre, Rehearsal Room Buy tickets


Presented by Fully Prepared

This is a rare opportunity for Perth actors to get this level of teaching and to work intensively with fully qualified actor trainers: ex-WAAPA Head of Acting, director and writer Chris Edmund & ex-WAAPA Program Director and Actor Dalip Sondhi for 8 hours per day for 2 full days.

This weekend program is designed for actors to seriously up-skill methods and understanding of core acting processes through the exploration of a seminal training text: The Seagull. 

"Dalip, is fearlessly committed to the process & getting to the truth of the scene, moment by moment." - Kate Walsh, Actor

"I wouldn't be where I am today without the teaching and guidance of Chris Edmund." - Hugh Jackman, Actor

"If you had of told me that I would one day, get to work with two of WAAPA's most renowned acting teachers I wouldn't have believed you. I can't thank you enough for your brilliance and insight.” - Tahnee Marie, Actor and Workshop Participant

Outcomes:
  • Clarity in acting through relationships, affect, need, stakes and status
  • Enhanced understanding of Chekhovian style and its relevance to contemporary acting & actor training
  • Highly developed core acting skills of listening and authenticity from moment to moment
  • Clarity in what it means to be completely present and available
  • Confidence in interpreting and performing complex dramatic roles for TV/Film/Theatre

Chris Edmund
Chris was one of the founding staff & Head of Acting at WAAPA for 25 years. He trained the very best that have ever graduated from the academy - including super stars Hugh Jackman, Francis O'Connor & Jai Courtney. It was under his extraordinary leadership and guidance that the Acting Course at WAAPA rose to no. 1 in Australia. He auditioned over 1000 actors per year who craved the opportunity to work with him and his team... that's 30,000 actors. Only 18 per year were hand picked by Chris. He has directed over 150 productions worldwide and written numerous award winning plays. He is also a Logie nominee. Chris has been described by graduates as one of the very best in the business with Hugh Jackman stating: "... without Chris' guidance and teaching, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Instagram: @chrisedmundbaker

Dalip Sondhi
Dalip has 30 years of actor training experience - in London, Australia and India. He has been a leader of acting and performance courses at London's elite Rose Bruford, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, and Australia's WAAPA. He now has a thriving career as a professional tv/film actor - with leading roles in over 9 TV shows & 4 major feature films in just 8 years. He is also a best actor award winner for his work opposite Kate Walsh in FTC's The Other Place - directed by Chris Edmund. He has a Masters in Acting, a BA (Hons) & a Post Grad in teaching. Leading industry actors and directors including Kate Walsh, Kerry Armstrong, Susie Porter, Michael Gracy (Dir: Better Man), Mark Waters (dir: Mother of the Bride) are full of praise for Dalip - both as a teacher and an actor. He is also represented by the UK's leading acting agency United Talent Agency as well as MCA & IMC in Australia.
Instagram: @dalip_sondhi

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