About the tutor

Adam is a Polish-born, London based actor, director, dance dramaturg and designer. He trained in Stanislavsky, Chekhov, Meisner, Lecoq, mask, comedy, dramaturgy with teachers: Craig Snelling, John Wright, Helena Kaut-Howson, Clod Ensemble, Ivo Van Hove, Katie Mitchell, Guy Cools.​

His collaborative piece with choreographer Maciej Kuzminski Room 40 won the prestigious Audience Award at Polish Dance Platform 2014. Adam has mentored and trained students of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, City Academy, Spotlight, CityLit, the Cockpit and Actors Gym.

He performed on stage, film and TV alongside such names as Sean Bean and most recently Joe Alwyn. His directing credits include: On Missing (Polish–Nigerian collaboration) for Voila! Europe Festival (Wretched Theatre) 2018, Si Vuelves Tu Old Red Lion 2017, Over the Borderline Old Red Lion  2017, Thaw The Vaults 2017, Schrodinger’s Cat Bread and Roses 2016, Sniper Arts Theatre West End 2016, Archipelago International tour 2016+, Difference and Repetition International Tour 2015+, Room 40 (Audience Award at Polish Dance Platform 2014) International Tour Dance theatre 2014+.

Adam is a member of Young Vic Directors’ Programme and International Arts and Culture Network.

Testimonials

‘‘Adam Hypki was a fantastic acting teacher and, his Meisner class was truly incredible! I have done around 9 courses with City Academy and this is the best I have experienced. Adam brought so much enthusiasm, generous knowledge, patience and encouragement, that took all of us on a fantastic journey. He brought a personal touch to it, all complete with a thoughtful graduation gift that reminds us on the message of Meisner. I hope Adam continues with City and I hope you add a Meisner advanced level or a course structure, as it would be a great next step that I would love to know about as I would be keen to join in. Adam is a true asset to the City Academy teachers board, and I am immensely grateful for all that he taught me in this course.’’ - Nivedita

‘‘I have very much enjoyed this class. Adam has been an amazing teacher. Thank you for making this class possible. I look forward to the following classes and hopefully classes in the future also! :)’’ - Actress & Voice Over artist

‘‘We had a wonderful time in the class - we learned a lot and had great fun too!’’ - Participant 2022

“Adam is the best teacher I’ve ever had for acting. I have learnt so much in two terms.” - Kerry-Ann Plant, Actor, 2023