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. Clowning and physical comedy
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 12 Jan 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sean Croft
    Discover the fundamentals of fun, exploring what makes us laugh and what it means to be a clown. We’ll dive deep down into the funny bones of comedic genres that have lasted centuries and learn techniques in the physical style of comedy performance. No previous experience needed. Warning: a great deal of serious silliness will be had!
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
  2. String workshop: James Marshall and Gerald Finzi
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 16 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    A special workshop for orchestral string players, Grade 4 standard and higher, who will study and rehearse two exciting works with wind soloists. The second session will culminate in a performance including the UK premiere of Divertimento by US composer James Marshall, who will be present at the concert.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
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