About us

Solly Mcleod an alumni of The Unseen Drama School and now a client of Unseen Talent Management

About us

The Unseen is a cutting-edge acting school for adults (18+), established in 2016. With growth driven by real success stories and an unwavering commitment to nurturing new talent, The Unseen operates in Spotlight, the premier casting facilities in the UK. This unique setting provides an unparalleled opportunity for our students to train in the very same rooms where the country’s most famous actors audition, creating an inspiring and professional environment. The Unseen has solidified its place as a launchpad for some of the industry’s top rising stars.

 

The school brings together the expertise of The Unseen partners alongside a team of industry professionals and acting tutors to deliver a dynamic and varied training experience through group classes, detailed feedback, and professional guidance. With strong connections to leading agencies in the UK and US, The Unseen offers students genuine opportunities to break into the industry, paving the way for professional representation and successful acting careers.

Our Vision

Our mission at The Unseen is to bring out the most natural, truthful, and intriguing performances from every student. The school focuses on helping actors develop their unique “thumbprint,” ensuring their individuality shines through every performance. Integral to our training are monthly grading and detailed feedback and one-to-one meetings, all overseen personally by our founding partner. These sessions provide students with insights tailored to their strengths and areas for growth. Each student also benefits from preliminary feedback comments via messaging to refine their pieces. Our immersive approach combines proven acting techniques with directed in-class sessions, self-tape filming, and high-end masterclasses. This method ensures every student develops the skills and confidence required to excel in professional settings.

Showcases

The Unseen’s grading, feedback, and showcase system is an important aspect of our teaching philosophy. Every student receives two rounds of feedback: preliminary comments to refine their work and final comprehensive feedback from our founding partner. Showcase pieces are also externally graded by established agents and casting directors to ensure industry relevance.

Students are encouraged to apply the techniques learned in their classes for their showcase submissions. Once graded, showcase pieces are broadcast to casting directors, agents, producers, and directors, creating direct industry connections. This process, combined with the partner’s industry expertise, ensures students have the tools and opportunities to secure powerful representation and momentum in their careers.

The Team

The Unseen’s success is built on the expertise of it’s partners alongside an assisting team of highly experienced tutors. Every aspect of training is guided by Arjun’s philosophy, which prioritises detailed assessments, personalised feedback, and creating real opportunities for students to break into the industry.

 

Arjun Rose (Founding partner)
Arjun transitioned from the financial markets to screenwriting at 27, signing with Independent Talent in the UK and Anonymous Content in the US. He has written for major studios, directed music videos, short films, and features, and collaborated with industry giants like Idris Elba. Arjun’s unique background as a creative professional and Reiki specialist informs his approach to acting training, focusing on developing truthful, connected performances. He is now the head of production company A2R2, CEO at Unseen Talent Management and the founding partner at The Unseen Acting School.


Oliver Moulden (Junior Partner)

Oliver has been trained and mentored by Arjun for over six years, ensuring a seamless continuation of The Unseen’s core philosophy.

 

Associate Tutors
Our team includes a team of 7 tutors with experience at leading drama schools across London, alongside guest tutors such as actors, agents, and casting directors, who bring invaluable industry insights.

 

Assessment and Feedback
Every showcase is personally reviewed by our founding partner who provides detailed feedback on connection, originality, presence, and overall performance. These assessments are complemented by external grading from seasoned industry professionals currently including Katy Wale, an agent at Denton Brierley, Oliver Gilbert (Casting director), Katy Covell (Casting director) and other industry professionals.