“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

“James Kemp is my secret weapon. Working with him has been a revelation, deepening my craft and reigniting my love for acting. His profound understanding of the art form and his extraordinary ability to unlock characters have transformed the way I approach my work. James has given me the confidence to step further outside of myself, exploring characters in subtle yet powerful ways.

His mastery of character analysis, movement psychology, and the discipline and methodology rooted in the tradition of Yat Malmgren is unparalleled. The experience of working with him is not only inspiring but also transformative. I highly recommend his technique and expertise to anyone serious about their craft.” - Daniel Francis

“Since learning Yat’s Work with James at LAMDA, it has been my go-to approach to any character/project that came my way. Along with the Meisner technique, I truly think it is the best and most accessible acting training there is, as it stems from an organic place, the physical impulse, as well as an intellectual understanding of character behavior. Yat’s Work is a well-crafted language/vocabulary designed for actors, directors and writers when communicating around a character and it favours movement, energy and change.

I worked with James when prepping for Etoile and had some wonderful sessions with him exploring Gabin. The passion James shows for the craft, the many cultural references spanning all art, and the physical grounding of the approach always make for some fascinating discoveries. James usually starts with establishing a dialogue around the character and then goes on to explore specific scenes, always striving to remain coherent and truthful to the essence of the character.” - Ivan du Pontavice

"A great teacher and friend ... James carries on the legacy and acting method pioneered by Yat Malmgren and was personally chosen by him.  A truly inspirational teacher and one that propels the actor, through meticulous guidance and with a measure of conscious volition, to breaking their own boundaries with phenomenal work. I'm not exaggerating." –Marcus Campbell Sinclair 

“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 was recommended to me by a friend who trained at LAMDA. Me, not going to Drama school and not always feeling confident when approaching my work left me feeling overwhelmed. When I got the opportunity to work with James for a film, it completely changed the way I looked at acting and how I approached it. 

Working with James on Movement Psychology/Character analysis, allowed me to give myself permission to call myself an artist. The discovery of Yat’s Work, James' way of teaching, his passion, and his commitment to get the best out of me, made me walk on set with confidence, knowing I did the work. I now don’t hold myself back when approaching a story and character, and continue to explore endless possibilities. James has given and continues to give me tools that I continue to sharpen like my creativity, and imagination to grow within the craft to become the best artist I can be." -Jonathan Jules

''Prior to undertaking the beginner's course it would be easy for one to feel daunted by the teachings and practices of Yat Malmgren, there's very little of his theories that have been published and accredited and very few acting studios that claim to provide an extensive knowledge of his work.

 However the manner in which the the sessions are taught, and the way in which James breaks down Yat's framework for analyzing character make his work feel immediately accessible. You come away from the classes with an immense level of theoretical and practical approaches to creating character. The work of Yat endows you as the actor with a set of tools that can only serve to create richer and more detailed character work. '' – Callum Cameron

“It's been a hugely rewarding journey discovering Yat's Method, working intensely in a small class under the incisive direction of James Kemp. Rarely is there a class delivered with such balanced rigour, James imparts an unfailing commitment to Yat's work with brilliance, both in clarity of mind and generosity of spirit. Truthful, specific and first rate, I feel lucky to be part of it. “ – Sarah Woodruff

"I spent the summer going to weekly classes and gradually moving from Yat beginners classes to intermediate and now advanced - all of which I found to be fascinating and enriching. I also love James' teaching style and have often been coached by him for auditions. He has such instant and intelligent ideas, and is wonderful to work with." -Daphne Alexander