Acting: scenework
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 22 May 2025End Date: 10 Jul 2025Thu (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over -8 weeks)Course Code: DRF018Tutors: Laura BaggaleyFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
- Start Date: 13 Jun 2025End Date: 18 Jul 2025Fri (Evening): 18:30 - 21:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over -6 weeks)Course Code: DRF006Tutors: Lawrence LambertFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
- Start Date: 02 Oct 2025End Date: 20 Nov 2025Thu (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over -8 weeks)Course Code: DRF016Tutors: Laura BaggaleyFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
- Start Date: 16 Jan 2026End Date: 20 Mar 2026Fri (Evening): 18:30 - 21:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)Course Code: DRF001Tutors: Lawrence LambertFull fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
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What is the course about?
This course provides an opportunity to develop your acting through scene work, with a focus on character building skills. Gain the freedom and confidence to approach a range of characters in a fun and supportive atmosphere.This course can be taken on its own or as part of a cycle of three Acting courses all at improvers level. (DRF016 scene work focussed on Creating Character, DRF017 Duologues, DRF018 Ensemble & Group Scenes). The three courses complement each other, and can be taken in any order.
What will we cover?
• Group exercises that may draw on various methodologies /practitioners
• Character work and development
• Text analysis
• Scene rehearsal.
Please note that acting classes by their very nature can involve exercises and the exploration of material that some students may find challenging.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Effectively explore and analyse text for clues to building character
• Play character with greater depth
• Challenge yourself as an actor
• Demonstrate greater rigour in performance.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Listen and respond to instructions and feedback.
• Communicate clearly in discussion and drama practice.
• Read and respond to a variety of text.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.
• Work within groups and pairs safely.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• In pairs and groups. Whole group. Small groups. Individually.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need a folder and notebook. Comfortable clothing should be worn.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any improvers level course. Enrol onto DRF017 Scene work, the next course in this series. You could consider Stanislavski for beginners or a course in Improvisation.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.