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
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- Audition readyCourse start date: Wed 26 Jan 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon DarwenLearn how an audition panel sees you in order to maximise your chances of success. You will work on your audition repertoire in this workshop to build a solid base of audition pieces. Ideal if you applying for drama school or preparing for industry castings.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 - Singing workshopCourse start date: Thu 13 Jan 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderAn online workshop class for singers of 5 years’ experience or more: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. Repertoire project tbc. Break week: 17th February 2022.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £140.00 - Music theory: grade 5Course start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Edward HendersonLearn about irregular metre, tenor clef, major and minor keys to six flats/sharps, primary triads, cadences, and standard expression signs. Essential for anyone taking higher grade practical exams. *Scheduled break weeks: 30 March, 6, 13, 20 April and 01 Jun.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £134.00 - Acting: improvers scene workCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Juliet PragueContinue your development as you explore exercises and acting techniques to bring a variety of scripts and scenes to vivid life. Consolidate techniques and expand your expression and understanding of performing in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £109.00 - Play-readingCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon BowenCome together with others to explore the work of different playwrights, share the spoken word and gain insight into different plays. These fun and friendly online sessions are for people who would like to read and discuss plays under the guidance of a theatre professional. Working in a supportive atmosphere you will read out loud and discuss the main themes of a range of both contemporary and classic texts.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £73.00 - Contemporary dance: general levelCourse start date: Wed 12 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickDevelop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Screen acting: improversCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephen BillingtonBuild your confidence and strengthen your camera technique in this improvers class. Work towards creating more truthful performances on camera. You must have completed 'Screen acting: beginners' or an equivalent course elsewhere.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £163.00 - Contemporary dance: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 12 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickPush your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Giles AbbottImprove the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £79.00 - Acting ShakespeareCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon DarwenRehearse scenes and speeches from various Shakespeare's plays in this class suitable for all levels including those new to Shakespeare. Create vivid performances that are both true to life and true to Shakespeare’s language.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £73.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: advancedCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonSeeking work in Radio drama? Explore microphone techniques and acting skills for radio at a higher level. For those who have previous experience through courses or industry.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £129.00 - Narration skillsCourse start date: Sat 26 Feb 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Dian PerryA fun and intensive workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice! This course will be delivered online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 - Using your voice for audio books and talking newspapersCourse start date: Mon 28 Feb 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Richard HollingworthWould 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 takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Whispering: ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)Course start date: Wed 2 Mar 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueHow can the impact of what we hear and feel enhance our connection to our voices? Learning the skills of ‘quieter’ activities in such a loud, fast-paced world can result in improved wellbeing. Through body-mind connection and the use of vocal sounds, gestures, rhythms and touch, you can not only reset your nervous system, and better manage stress, but also find a deeper connection to your voice.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £42.00 - Floor barre: general levelCourse start date: Wed 12 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikFloor barre is a wonderful conditioning programme for everyone, regardless of age and ability. Work through all the important muscle groups while safely supporting the body on the floor. All levels welcome.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £60.00
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