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), dance, radio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as piano, singing, strings and wind instruments to jazz and pop, music technology, music theory and history
Most of our courses are currently delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning . For face-to-face classes at the college, see our information about staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit.
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
- Voiceovers: advancedCourse start date: Mon 20 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: John EastmanExpanding 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 £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £88.00 - Sing bluesCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dina AzzamEnjoy this exploration of blues vocal style and repertoire. Sing blues repertoire together in the classroom with a piano accompanist.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £61.00 - Summer choirCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonSinging with others is great fun, and has been proven to be good for your health. Join us for this short course and get started over the summer to see how it can benefit you. Suitable for all levels, no audition required.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £48.00 - Sing BroadwayCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonLearn to perform your favourite songs from popular Broadway shows, from standard classics to modern musicals. Gain confidence in performing, and enjoy singing solo and in ensemble.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £97.00 - Musicianship for string playersCourse start date: Mon 18 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyImprove your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to your instrument. This course is for violin, viola and cello players who have been learning for around two years.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £42.00 - Opera appreciation: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 25 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline GreeneWhat is opera? And how do you approach it? Explore the ostentatious, sometimes overwhelming, world of opera through study of two major works and styles.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £36.00
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