Performing arts

Performing Arts Courses & Classes in London and Online

City Lit offers performing arts courses in the heart of Covent Garden in Central London during the evening, daytime and at weekends. Explore our range of subjects including acting(including accredited acting courses)danceradio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as pianosingingstrings and wind instruments to jazz and popmusic technologymusic theory and history

Our courses are labelled clearly for beginners or those with previous experience and you can speak to a specialist advisor to help you choose the right level. If you would you like some help or advice:

For music courses email music@citylit.ac.uk. You can also view our music auditions and advice page.

For drama, dance and speech courses email drama@citylit.ac.uk

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. Song writing workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 7 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Polly Hewett
    Study creative techniques to structure your ideas into memorable melodies and catchy lyrics. Collaborate with other songwriters to inspire you to compose new songs and develop songs you have started. Live sessions on Zoom, this is module 3 of our journey and new students with experience and commitment are welcome.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
  2. Sing jazz: advanced
    Course start date:  Tue 7 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Foster
    For vocalists with a sound technique and experience of jazz and Latin styles. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire. Challenging repertoire and vocalese will be taught and you will be invited to contribute repertoire of your choice.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
  3. Music production with Logic
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 8 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Max La Villa
    Logic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. Discover audio recording and processing, MIDI composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own high quality software instruments.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  4. Acting for fun
    Course start date:  Fri 10 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley
    An acting class purely for the joy of it! This course is suitable for complete beginners, those with a little experience, and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Gain confidence, make friends, develop new skills and have fun.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00
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  5. World music: Bollywood tunes
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 8 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarha Moore
    Learn to play 'filmi' songs from Bollywood movies that incorporate Indian traditional raga, bhangra rhythms and elements of contemporary pop. For all instrumentalists and singers,including improvisers, at intermediate and advanced level. Learning will be in the aural tradition, though music will be provided.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
  6. Using your voice for audio books and talking newspapers
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Thorpe
    Would you like to narrate audio books? Are you interested in community work such as talking newspapers for the blind? Explore vocal skills and techniques required in these areas and identify what style works for you. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  7. Musical theatre dance: beginners
    Course start date:  Wed 15 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clinton Goldsmith
    Learn, develop and hone your dance technique in this fun and vibrant class. We will explore some of the most popular musicals from some of the best loved West End and Broadway shows. Suitable for beginners.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00
  8. Improve your speaking voice
    Course start date:  Thu 16 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Come and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence in your communication skills. This is a practical course based in the college.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  9. Acting for fun 2
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley
    An acting class that’s all about having fun! This course is suitable for those with a little experience, confident beginners and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a low pressure environment. Develop your stagecraft skills and meet like-minded people as you work together on scripts and improvisations.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
  10. Musicianship for singers 3
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Beckmann
    Futher develop and apply your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to singing. This course is for any singer who has basic knowledge of music theory and would like to improve the application of theory to their singing.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
  11. Voiceovers: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 28 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  John Eastman
    Expanding on the skills mastered in the Improvers course, you will gain deeper experience in microphone and voiceover techniques, working towards a higher professional standard. This more challenging course will provide you with a focused range of audio/voiceover materials.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00
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  12. Acting: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 29 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Simon Darwen
    Practise and develop your acting skills by rehearsing scenes with an experienced tutor and actor. This course is suitable for experienced students who have completed a range of our acting courses or who have gained suitable experience elsewhere.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  13. Screen acting: improvers
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 29 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Cavanah
    Build your confidence and strengthen your camera technique in this improvers class. Work towards creating more truthful screen performances.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
  14. Acting for radio: Theatre Company
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 29 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Gooderson
    Become part of a radio repertory company and take part in creating and recording for broadcast a performance of a radio play. This term we will be performing scenes from Oscar Wilde's Importance Of Being Earnest. In addition, there will be a public performance of a reading of the play on Thursday 18th July. This advanced course is for those with previous experience in acting and radio, either through courses or industry. Please click on Start Your Interview to apply; the Drama Department will contact you to progress your application.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
  15. Flamenco choreography
    Course start date:  Thu 30 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Danielle Allan
    Develop your technique and creative understanding as you discover how Flamenco choreography is crafted, with its distinct sections and corresponding steps and moves. You will collaborate in creating a new dance piece, understanding its close connection to the complex rhythmic patterns (the ‘compás’) as well as a more personal relationship to the choreography. Designed for improvers and intermediate level students. If you are unsure about your level please do not hesitate to contact us.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00
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