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Working with an experienced theatre director, explore the multiple aspects of directing theatre productions, including rehearsal preparation, text analysis and research, collaborating with the design team, and techniques for getting the best performances from actors.

This popular course explores musical theatre singing. Grow your knowledge of the repertoire. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing and 'acting through song' technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.

Whether you want to start-up a business or expand one that you are already running, this course will give you the skills to prepare a compelling and practical business plan to achieve your goals.



This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Do you wish to challenge yourself and explore the Spanish language through theatre? If yes, then this fun course is for you!







Designed for higher intermediate and advanced level students, it will provide a platform for practicing your Spanish skills through theater games, reading texts, and preparing mini-performances.

This is a follow on course from 'Instagram for business: introduction' which is designed to expand your skills in using Instagram for business even further.

A unique and excellent opportunity to gain ‘hands on’ experience in one or more areas of technical production in theatre. The course introduces all aspects of mounting a theatre production including stage management, lighting and sound. Following preliminary practical sessions, you will develop your skills while working as part of the student technical team, supporting City Lit Theatre Company's production of Chekhov's Ivanov. Suitable for beginners or those with previous experience.

Discover how Facebook can be used as a cost effective method for promoting your business. You will learn to use Facebook to connect existing and potential clients.

Unlock the potential of AI in business! Join our 6-hour interactive course to demystify artificial intelligence, explore real-world applications and stay ahead in the evolving landscape.

Learn how to use Instagram, the visual social media site, to market your business and communicate with your customers.

This course builds on the topics examined in Online Marketing: a detailed introduction and will provide a more in depth look at the tools and techniques you can use to market your business on the internet.

This introduction to financial modelling, business planning and marketing for new businesses in the creative industries will cover: market research, marketing, innovation, incorporation, intellectual property, management structure, financial projections, pitches and presentations.



This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

A wonderful opportunity to be part of a theatre company working alongside an experienced professional director and a team of techical theatre students to stage a play from scratch in six weeks. Use your previous practical training in acting in the context of the performance of a full production in the John Lyons Theatre at City Lit, giving four public performances.



Please make sure you read the details below which gives days and times of rehearsals and performance week.



This term, the play is Ivanov by Chekhov, in an English version by Tom Stoppard, directed by Robert Cavanah.

This is an introductory course to cybersecurity for business. Covering essential topics, it will enable you to understand and identify cyber threats, as well as outline mitigation strategies.

Do you want to work in business but lack the confidence? Do you already have a job but feel that your language skills are holding you back? This course will help you improve your business and work English so you can be confident in your communication skills and that you have the right language to manage others and engage in sales. You will focus on tasks typically associated with management and sales including conducting meetings, writing formally, creating plans, building rapport, identifying needs, presenting solutions, answering objections and closing the sale.



You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).



This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Discover the practical elements of directing for the theatre, working on text analysis and beginning to build your director’s toolkit. Learn to motivate actors and create believable, engaging performances as you explore a range of modern texts.