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
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- Creative instrumental ensembleCourse start date: Wed 11 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeCome and get creative with your instrument! Learn to create original music in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere with an experienced tutor and like-minded musicians.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Early music ensembleCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Layil BarrAn ensemble for musicians interested in learning the skills of playing consort music in different instrumental combinations (broken consort). It will be a journey exploring the variety of sound combinations in 17th century repertoire. Break week: 25 Oct 2023.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Play-readingCourse start date: Wed 25 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
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 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 will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanThis 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 £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Speak Shakespeare monologues and scenes: tragediesCourse start date: Wed 1 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vernon ThompsonWhether you are preparing a Shakespearean monologue for audition or simply have an interest in their structure, rhythm and poetry, this course enables you to work on and speak monologues from the Tragedies with confidence, with full focus this term on Hamlet. We will also rehearse duologues from the play.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Acting: improversCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: James JarrettContinue 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. - Mixing and music production techniquesCourse start date: Tue 14 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
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. - Piano: advanced workshopCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Petros MoschosIf you are an advanced pianist, whether a performer or specialist teacher, continue to develop your skills, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing. Please contact the Music department to enquire about joining this class. Break week: 25 Oct 2023.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Recorder ensemble: advancedCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter WendlandIf you are already experienced in recorder ensemble playing, join this small, friendly group to look at developing consort playing skills in Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary styles. Break week: 25 Oct 2023.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: improversCourse start date: Wed 17 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonExplore microphone techniques and demands across different areas of acting work on radio. For those who have completed a beginners’ course or have previous relevant industry experience. This course will be in the media studio. - Reading English literature aloud: early 20th centuryCourse start date: Wed 17 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vernon ThompsonCome and enjoy reading aloud passages from novels by early 20th century writers in our Wednesday reading group. Set texts will be Down and Out in Paris and London- George Orwell, and The Birds and other stories- Daphne du Maurier. This unique course contains vocal warm-ups; discussion of novels, weekly prepared readings and sight reading skills.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Classical singing workshopCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderA lively workshop class for singers with a solid foundation in vocal technique and musicianship: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. Break week 25th Oct 2023.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Piano repertoireCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandIf you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice. Break week: 25th October 2023.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Floor barre: general levelCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: 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. - Teaching dramaCourse start date: Wed 14 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deirdre Strath ClydeThis one day workshop covers the fundamentals of creating drama workshops for students of all ages. Practically explore different drama games, exercises and techniques and gain new drama teaching skills through workshop participation.Full fee £79.00
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