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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Alexander technique for performers: masterclass
Course Date: Mon 1 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover how to integrate freedom of voice and movement in performance. Learn skills to gain presence, find your centre and deal with performance nerves. This ‘master class’ format course applies the Alexander Technique for actors, singers, musicians and performers at all levels.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Improve your speaking voice
Course Date: Fri 12 Jul 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace. Not for speakers of other languages.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Clowning: an introduction
Course Date: Sat 13 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore Clowning and physical comedy. Find out how to celebrate your own stupidity - and have FUN! Discover the power of simplicity and rekindle your playfulness and imagination!Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Movement for actors
Course Date: Mon 15 Jul 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 develop ease of expression, presence, physical instinct and spontaneity. Come prepared to have serious fun!Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Improvisation and character
Course Date: Tue 16 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetImprovisation is not making it up as you go along…instead this is an in-depth look at the skills and techniques you need in order to improvise from scratch and within text to portray truthfully-based character and dramatic interaction.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Vocal anatomy: masterclass
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn which bits of your body do what to produce your own unique voice and speech.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £23.00Concession: £18.00 -
Classical acting
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetBroaden your skills and discover the freedom to act with classical text in a safe and fun environment. Gain the confidence to build truthful characters through various practical exercises and scene work.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Actor summer school: beginners
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThrough physical, experiential work the course will cover: spontaneity, presence, solo, ensemble and pair work,
approaching text and utilising voice and body.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00 -
Working with methods of great voice practitioners: Patsy Rodenburg
Course Date: Tue 23 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe former Head of Voice at LAMDA takes you through the great Patsy Rodenburg's celebrated work in an intensive voice and speech workshop.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £23.00Concession: £18.00 -
Working with methods of great voice practitioners: David Carey
Course Date: Wed 24 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA practical workshop based on The Vocal Arts Workbook by David Carey, one of our greatest voice teachers. Explore practical exercises around achieving clarity and expression with your voice.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £23.00Concession: £18.00 -
Working with Methods of great voice practitioners: Kristin Linklater's Freeing the Natural Voice
Course Date: Thu 25 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA practical workshop based on Freeing the Natural Voice, the seminal 1976 voice book by Kristin Linklater. Explore creative exercises to liberate breath and resonance.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £23.00Concession: £18.00 -
Working with methods of great voice practitioners: Michael McCallion
Course Date: Fri 26 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore practical exercises in breath resonance and clarity from the important Voice Book of 1988; this workshop is particularly useful for non-native speakers but is for everyone who wants to make the most of their voice.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £23.00Concession: £18.00 -
Self-presentation skills for business people
Course Date: Fri 26 Jul 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA fun but intensive weekend workshop (Friday evening and Saturday & Sunday daytime) in which a Voice specialist and Body Language expert will instil techniques and life skills which will further develop your effectiveness as a communicator.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £159.00 -
Magic workshop: mixed levels
Course Date: Sat 27 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and see what performance magic is all about through our two day experience masterclass. Here you will explore a range of magic techniques and acts.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00 -
Meisner intensive: scenework
Course Date: Mon 29 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis five day intensive will take you through a full introduction of the Meisner Technique, including public solitude, basic repetition, the pinch and the ouch, the knock at the door, preparation and independent activity.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00
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