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
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
- Acting: improvers
Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deirdre Strath ClydeContinue your development as you explore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - Sing musical theatre: ensembleCourse start date: Wed 21 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katherine StrohmaierLearn to sing and perform ensemble numbers from popular Broadway and West End shows, from standard classics to modern musicals. Gain confidence performing as a group, and enjoy singing solo within an ensemble.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - The art of negotiatingCourse start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyNegotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. The course will be taught in the college.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Acting: advanced Course start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon DarwenPractise and develop your acting skills by rehearsing scenes with an experienced tutor and actor. This course is suitable for students who have completed a broad range of our acting courses at beginners and improvers level or who have gained suitable experience elsewhere. - Screen acting: auditioning and self-taping for TV and filmCourse start date: Wed 11 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert CavanahExpert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Contemporary dance: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: 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.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Contemporary dance: general levelCourse start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: 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.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: improversCourse start date: Wed 11 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonExplore microphone techniques and demands across different areas of acting work in radio and podcast dramas. For those who have completed a beginners’ course or have previous relevant industry experience. This course will be delivered in the media studio.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00 - Mixing and music production techniques Course start date: Wed 18 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaIdeal if you know the basics of music production but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - Screen acting: improversCourse start date: Mon 30 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantBuild your confidence and strengthen your camera technique in this improvers class. Work towards creating more truthful screen performances.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Sing BroadwayCourse start date: Wed 16 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley-WilsonLearn to perform ensemble numbers from popular Broadway and West End shows, from standard classics to modern musicals. Gain confidence in performing as a group, and enjoy singing solo within an ensemble. - Sing musical theatre workshop Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katherine StrohmaierThis popular course explores musical theatre singing. Grow your knowledge of the repertoire. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing and acting through song technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Recorder ensemble: study dayCourse start date: Wed 23 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorLearn to play ensemble music for recorders, with repertoire ranging from early to present day. Suitable for recorder players who have been learning for at least a year and can read music. - Mixing and music production workshopCourse start date: Wed 23 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaAn intensive workshop on the stages involved in achieving a professional sounding mix. Ideal for those with some mixing experience who would like to identify existing weaknesses, improve their skills and learn new techniques.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Sing opera workshopCourse start date: Wed 23 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderA lively short workshop class for singers with some solo experience: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. This workshop will have a focus on Operatic repertoire and the techniques required for this demanding genre.
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