Directing Courses for Beginners
Step behind the scenes and discover the art of directing with City Lit’s beginner-friendly directing courses. Whether you’re interested in theatre, film, or live performance, our expert tutors will introduce you to the core principles of directing in a welcoming and accessible way.
Learn how to interpret scripts, work with actors, and bring a creative vision to life on stage or screen. Through practical exercises and group work, you’ll explore the director’s role and develop key skills in communication, leadership, and storytelling.
These courses are ideal for complete beginners or those with a background in performance who want to try something new. Gain the confidence to take the lead and shape compelling, collaborative productions from concept to performance.
Explore our directing courses for beginners and start your journey into creative leadership.
- Directing theatre: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 28 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon BowenDiscover 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.
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