Acting and theatre

Acting & Theatre Courses & Classes in London and Online

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 Jacqueline Quinn who has studied on several acting courses at City Lit and find out more about her experiences of acting, training and performing.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. City Lit Pro: Adobe InDesign intensive
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Andrea Marzano
    City Lit Pro courses provide accelerated learning for busy people who need specific skills for the workplace. On this intensive and fast-paced course you'll learn the fundamental skills you need to create single and multi-page layouts used for posters, leaflets and brochures.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £349.00
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  2. Photography for beginners
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 5 May 2024 (and 18 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
  3. Counselling: an introduction
    Course start date:  Wed 8 May 2024 (and 15 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Bascombe
    Enhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling.







    We have courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you!
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £214.00
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  4. Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  5. Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  6. Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  7. Experimental animation for fine art practice
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 21 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Griffiths
    Discover the exciting innovative work of internationally renowned artists and enjoy exploring the potential of experimental animation to develop your fine art practice. On this practical course you will create your own short experimental animated film using a range of stop motion and digital techniques.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  9. Jewellery: 100 rings
    Course start date:  Tue 11 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mona Hadinejad
    Get creative exploring different mediums to create a series of rings in this fun action-packed course. Join the challenge of creating 100 rings in 5 days using a variety of materials and techniques.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
  10. Final Cut Pro X and digital editing
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 17 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lily Markiewicz
    Familiarise yourself in this practical course with the language of editing, its essential conventions and common techniques using Apple’s flagship professional editing program Final Cut.
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
  11. City Lit Pro: Adobe Photoshop intensive
    Course start date:  Mon 17 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Christine Robertson
    City Lit Pro courses are tailored for accelerated learning for busy people who need to learn key skills for the workplace. On this practical course you will develop your skills in Adobe Photoshop, with a focus on learning to input, create, manipulate and enhance images and photographs for use in print and on the Web.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £349.00
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    84% of 100
  12. Advanced visual communications: social impact by visual design
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Stickney
    Can visual design create enough impact to change society? What effect do posters and campaigns have in changing people’s minds on various subjects? This course is for those with some experience in making graphic images who want to explore campaigning in graphic design and media.
    Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £216.00
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