Acting & Theatre Courses & Classes in London
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 Diploma (Level 3)
Course Date: Sat 14 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn exciting and rigorous one-year part-time training in the core disciplines of acting. Taught by industry professionals, this course will build your craft as an actor and is ideal for anyone intending to enter full time training at drama school. Entry is by audition, and the course is accredited by OCN London, with access to Advanced Learner Loans for the course fee. For more information contact Drama on (020) 7482 2542 or email Drama Department
Course times: Thursdays 18:15 – 21:30 and Saturdays 10:00 – 17:30.
The course fee is £2225. If you’re unable to pay this upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the course fee. The Advanced Learning Loan is written off on completion of a Higher Education degree course. A deposit of £225 is also payable to secure your place (refundable after you complete the course). You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
For more information, please call Drama, dance and speech on 020 7492 2542.Full fee: £2,225.00Senior fee: £2,225.00Concession: £2,225.00 -
Use your voice assertively
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDo you want to sound more confident, grounded, self-assured and assertive? Improve your vocal skills through a series of exercises that will support you to become more vocally confident, expressive and dynamic without appearing arrogant.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Alexander technique for performers
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWould you like to improve your freedom of movement, breath and speech during performance? This course for beginners will help you release habitual tension with a focus on mind and body.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £95.00Concession: £73.00 -
Stanislavski: beginners
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the system of realistic acting that most professional actors use today — the approach to training, characterisation and rehearsal technique developed by the legendary Konstantin Stanislavski.Full fee: £219.00Senior fee: £175.00Concession: £134.00 -
Improvisation: beginners
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor complete beginners. Have fun acting, with theatre games and basic character exercises. Build your
confidence, meet new people and discover your potential.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00 -
Stand-up comedy: beginners
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the main skills you need to write and perform stand-up comedy. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00 -
Acting: beginners (intensive)
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course designed for people with little or no experience. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and exciting environment.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Directing theatre: beginners
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover 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. You will also act in some scenes. No acting experience necessary.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Teaching drama
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTrain to teach drama to learners of all ages. Explore various types of drama workshops and teaching methodologies, and gain new drama teaching skils.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Acting: beginners
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course designed for people with little or no experience. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and exciting environment.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Comedy: sketch writing and performing for TV
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to write and perform comedy for stage and television. Find new inspiration to get your ideas flowing under the guidance of a multi-award-winning director and producer. Tutor: Alan Nixon.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Acting advanced: the whole play
Course Date: Tue 17 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWork on scenes to performance level and gain confidence while exploring active ways into character. During these fun, intensive and challenging sessions you will focus on advancing your character building skills and techniques as you create your unique interpretation of character from first cold read to performance.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
The art of negotiating
Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: EC EustonNegotiation is essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00 -
Acting: Grades 6-7 (Trinity)
Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you want to take your acting to the next level but are not quite ready for one of our longer accredited courses, this is an ideal opportunity to be challenged and stimulated whilst developing performance material as you work toward a recognised qualification.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
Play-reading
Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome together with others to explore the work of different playwrights, share the spoken word and gain insight into differnet plays. These fun and friendly sessions are for people who would like to read and discuss plays under the guidance of a theatre professional. Working in a supportive atmosphere you will read out loud and discuss the main themes of a range of both contemporary and classic texts.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £87.00Concession: £66.00
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