Acting and theatre
We offer a vibrant, vigorous, creative choice of full, part-time and short acting and theatre courses and classes that reach to all adults whatever their background, age and aspiration - from acting to technical production, musical theatre to stage combat and much more. Many of our drama tutors are professional practitioners, offering inspiration to students at all levels, from beginners to professional performers.
Hear from Charlotte Keith who has studied on several acting courses at City Lit and find out more about her experiences of acting, training and performing.
Any questions? Call us on 020 7492 2542 or email drama@citylit.ac.uk
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Acting advanced: Shakespeare
Course Date: Tue 22 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetRehearse scenes and speeches from various Shakespeare plays in this advanced class. Create vivid performances that are both true to life and true to Shakespeare’s language.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £97.00 -
Debating: improvers
Course Date: Wed 23 May 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonFor those who have some experience in debating or related courses, you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style, while honing your articulation and enunciation.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Acting for fun: intro
Course Date: Thu 24 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGain confidence and lose your inhibitions in this practical class for complete beginners. Make friends and improve your communication skills while having fun in this safe and friendly environment.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
Voice technique: improvers
Course Date: Fri 25 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will support your extended vocal development with a focus on breath support, resonance, pitch and range. Open to those who have completed previous vocal training and wish to develop their skills.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Improvisation: advanced
Course Date: Fri 25 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis is an advanced improv course, ideal if you have completed our improvers classes or gained equivalent experience elsewhere.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £199.00 -
City Lit theatre company
Course Date: Mon 28 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will enable you to combine and use previous practical training in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation in the context of performance before an audience. You will work as a part of the ensemble company working towards a full-scale production with professional values and standards. This term's production is Her Naked Skin by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.Full fee: £269.00Senior fee: £269.00Concession: £164.00 -
Technical theatre production
Course Date: Mon 28 May 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe technical Theatre Course is suitable for beginners or those wishing to develop and enhance existing skills. You will study alongside the performing students in the CL Theatre Company as you work 'in role' to provide design and technical support in the areas of lighting, sound and stage management.Full fee: £269.00Senior fee: £269.00Concession: £269.00 -
Clear speech
Course Date: Wed 30 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis intensive course is ideal if you seek greater clarity and confidence in how you communicate. Suitable for anyone for whom English is the first language.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Combining voice and Pilates
Course Date: Wed 30 May 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis innovative course shows you how to integrate modified Pilates movements with voice training as a holistic approach to voice, starting at breath release and progressing into phonation and resonance. Through this combination you may begin to find a link between body and voice through the core muscles of support.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Acting: beginners (intensive)
Course Date: Thu 31 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover acting through this compact practical course that explores the fundamentals. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and exciting environment. Simon Bowen has been a professional actor, writer and director for over twenty years. His writing and directing credits include This Time (Arcola Theatre), Need (Soho Theatre) and Free (National Theatre). He has been a writer on attachment at the National Theatre Studio, Soho Theatre and Paines Plough. Most recently, alongside his teaching, Simon has been directing short plays and development workshops at Theatre 503 and The Park Theatre. read less.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £91.00 -
Magic workshop experience day
Course Date: Sun 3 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and see what performance magic is all about through our one day experience masterclass. Here you will explore a range of magic techniques and acts.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £36.00 -
Vocal anatomy
Course Date: Mon 4 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn which bits of your body do what to produce your own unique voice & speech, and use this knowledge and understanding with practical exercises to clarify and strengthen your vocal communication.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £54.00 -
Clown: tragedy (two-day intensive)
Course Date: Sat 9 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLook at how the clown can still play when the usual setbacks mount up to become truly tragic. When all others would be overwhelmed, the clown accepts the tragic and finds truthful ways to play with great emotions but not to parody them.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Directing theatre: weekend intensive
Course Date: Sat 23 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the craft of directing for the theatre. Work on the techniques required to get the best out of your actors and how to ensure that your directorial vision and ideas meet the stage. This four evening advanced intensive will cover full practical workshops covering material from various genres.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Directing theatre: classical theatre
Course Date: Sat 21 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet to grips with the challenges and excitement of directing the classics – from developing your own production vision to getting the best out of your actors – on this intensive and stimulating two day intensive.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00