SPARK: Confidence and Communication (S1)

 

This interactive workshop is led by professional actor Matthew Marcelis. Drawing on a decade of experience across television, film, and stage, he uses improvisation techniques to help you build confidence and communicate with clarity. You’ll practise thinking on your feet, managing nerves, and expressing ideas with impact. Through supportive, low-pressure exercises and guided reflection, you’ll develop transferable skills in public speaking, active listening, and adapting under pressure — equipping you for both academic success and future professional environments.

Please Note: This event is oversubscribed so, it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you can no longer attend, we would really appreciate it if you could cancel your ticket as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to someone else who wishes to attend.

Important notes for Spark events:

• Please arrive on time and ensure your attendance is recorded by an LSE member of staff. If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the session starts, your attendance will not be recorded, and you will not receive credit towards your Spark badge. Find out more about the Spark professional skills badge.

• Do NOT register for the event with your LSE email address - This address will be deactivated when you leave Summer School and may create issues with awarding you your Spark badge.

• You must attend the full session to receive your Spark professional skills badge.

• Where available, we will email class materials to students that attend the event.