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
Acting and theatre highlights
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Accredited acting courses
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Clowning: an introduction
Course Date: Mon 10 Dec 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAwaken the Clown that is in you through this exciting and playful 2 day course!Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Improvisation workshop (intensive)
Course Date: Wed 12 Dec 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the art of improvisation through this 'all level' workshop. Learn how to deliver and engage in the moment, and produce completely original scenes (both dramatic and comic) in this series of workshops.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £135.00Concession: £103.00 -
Magic workshop
Course Date: Sat 15 Dec 2018 (and 2 other dates)
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 -
Stanislavski: improvers
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn this improvers class you will explore character building in greater depth. Develop emotional expressivity, a character’s inner life, and scene analysis tools. You will work alongside the Actors Training Company (DCR201).Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Alexander technique for performers: body, mind and movement (improvers)
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWould you like to improve your freedom of movement, breath and speech during performance? This course will help you develop skills to release muscular and emotional tension habits with a focus on mind and body to improve kinaesthetic awareness essential for developing presence as an actor/performer. The course is suitable as a refresher for people with previous experience as well as complete beginners.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Accents for actors: improvers
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExpand your skillset as an actor by mastering some more ‘challenging’ accents which will include Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle and others to be negotiated in class. An invaluable skill for all working actors.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £115.00 -
Accents for actors: beginners
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExpand your skillset as an actor by mastering regional and international accents, including London; General American; West Yorkshire; Liverpool and Bristol. Please see below for details of the specific accents covered.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Stand-up comedy: beginners
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the main skills you need to write and perform stand-up comedy. For anyone who has ever made their friends laugh.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £115.00 -
Stand-up comedy: develop your material
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your stand-up comedy skills further in this comprehensive and supportive workshop where you can create new material and enhance your impact as you develop new techniques and writing insights.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00 -
Acting: beginners
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 11 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: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Comedy acting for television
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to perform and film comedy sketches and scenes on this intensive course that will explore comedy material for the camera.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Movement for actors
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGood acting relies on the instrument of our body!
In this course we will build a ‘movement toolbox’ that allows the actor to engage with a responsive body to create movement stories, solo and in relationship with others. You will learn skills that allow anyone interested in acting to find ease of expression, presence, physical instinct and spontaneity. Come prepared to have serious fun!Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00
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