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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Improvisation: general
Course Date: Mon 28 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnrich the fluency and freedom of your improvisation on this improvers course. We'll explore various methods of
rehearsing and performing.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00 -
Laban: The Eight Efforts
Course Date: Mon 28 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetRudolf Laban was a movement theorist, a choreographer and a dancer. Today his work is a core element within actor training. Laban has Eight Efforts to explore and are used as a way to extend an actor’s movement vocabulary and ability to play characters physically. His Effort work can be thought of as a way of identifying the ‘quality’ of our movement during action.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
City Lit theatre company
Course Date: Mon 28 Oct 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn exciting chance to apply your previous training in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation in the context of performance before an audience. You will work as a company towards a full-scale production, adopting industry values and standards.Course times: Mondays and Fridays 18.30 - 21.30 and Sundays 11.00 – 16.30.You will also need to be available each evening and all day Saturday during production week: Mon 2 Dec to Sat 7 Dec 2019. Please click the pink button to start your application.Full fee: £269.00Senior fee: £269.00Concession: £164.00 -
Comedy: sitcom writing and performing for TV
Course Date: Tue 29 Oct 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to produce sit-com scripts and recognizer the craft behind narrative comedies. Under the guidance of Alan Nixon, Emmy-award winning comedy Director and Producer, discover new ideas, concepts, and formats for the creation of your comedy project. Explore classic and modern sit-coms by identifying the key tricks behind the successful comedies. Tutor: Alan Nixon.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Directing theatre: improvers
Course Date: Tue 29 Oct 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetBroaden your skills and explore your director's voice in greater depth. Work on various modern and classical pieces, and select your own material.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Audition ready
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how an audition panel sees you in order to maximise your chances of success. You will work on your audition repertoire to build a solid base of classical and contemporary audition pieces.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00 -
Clear speech
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 (and 2 other dates)
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. Non- native speakers should attend English Pronunciation Stage 1.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £87.00Concession: £66.00 -
Debating: beginners
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: EC EustonDebating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. We will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00 -
Debating: improvers
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 (and 4 other dates)
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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00 -
Voice technique: improvers
Course Date: Thu 31 Oct 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will support your extended vocal development with a focus on resonance, tonality and pitch. Open to those who have completed at least one voice course previously as well as professionals looking to refresh their skills.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £54.00 -
The Acting room: developing potential
Course Date: Fri 1 Nov 2019 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis comprehensive acting course is ideal for anyone who may require a little more time, support and adjustment as you engage in the acting process. All levels are welcome. Develop your potential through text, improvisation and scene work.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00 -
Improve your speaking voice
Course Date: Fri 1 Nov 2019 (and 1 other date)
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. This course is not for non-native speakers, who should enrol onto Pronunciation and Self - Presentation for Speakers of Other Languages.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Drama therapy: intermediate
Course Date: Sat 2 Nov 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInvestigate the role and function of drama therapy as a working model on this intensive course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will explore aspects of Playback Theatre and Forum Theatre as methods for engaging with others. Fun, insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £139.00Concession: £85.00 -
Find and use your teacher voice
Course Date: Sun 3 Nov 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre you a teacher of adult, secondary or primary level, either established or in training? Improve the way you communicate with students through appropriate and structured vocal exercises and thus develop your practice.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Movement for actors
Course Date: Sat 9 Nov 2019
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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00
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