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
- Screen acting: auditioning and self-taping for TV and film
Course start date: Mon 15 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantExpert 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 £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £230.00 - Acting: plays to change the worldCourse start date: Sun 21 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyThis one-day acting workshop will introduce you to scenes from dynamic modern plays that explore the challenges of our changing world. Discover how contemporary playwrights are tackling the most important themes of our time, including climate change, political turmoil and environmental crises.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Using your voice for audio books and talking newspapers: improversCourse start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David ThorpeWould you like to narrate audio books? Are you interested in community work such as talking newspapers for the blind? This Improvers' course will explore a variety of essential voice techniques such as engaging storytelling, clear and precise articulation and subject-appropriate intonation. Additionally the course looks at how to differentiate your reading styles between audio books and talking newspapers.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Narration for podcast and documentaryCourse start date: Thu 25 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David SpencerA fun and intensive course about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, 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! The course will be delivered in the media studio.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - TV presenting for beginners (intensive)Course start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantHave you ever thought you could cut it as a TV presenter, but been unsure where to start? Discover your TV presenting potential. Learn how to present to camera, read autocue, memorise a piece to camera, interview and talk to time.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Storytelling intensive (online)Course start date: Mon 29 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ariella EshedAll cultures respect the world of Story. The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence, both in the workplace, and in contemporary performance. Gain confidence and experience in storytelling on this intensive online summer course.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00 - Acting: beginners Course start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Ear trainingCourse start date: Wed 1 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Della RhodesEnhance your aural awareness of the mechanics of music and improve your recognition of, and response to, music in practice. Sing intervals, scales and harmonies in class, and study time and rhythm.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Acting Shakespeare (intensive) Course start date: Fri 3 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyA one-day workshop exploring scenes from two Shakespeare comedies, Twelfth Night and Two Gentlemen of Verona. Broaden and develop your acting skills in an intensive encounter with Shakespeare!Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Narration for podcast and documentary (intensive) Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David SpencerA fun and intensive workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, 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!Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Combining voice and Pilates Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueThis innovative and one-off workshop shows you how to integrate modified Pilates movements with voice training as a holistic approach to voice, starting at breath release and progressing into phonation and resonance. Through this combination you may begin to find a link between body and voice through the core muscles of support. A fun but intensive Saturday workshop in the college.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Directing theatre (intensive) Course start date: Sun 5 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyWorking with an experienced theatre director, explore the multiple aspects of directing theatre productions, including rehearsal preparation, text analysis and research, collaborating with the design team, and techniques for getting the best performances from actors.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Learn to read musicCourse start date: Mon 6 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cerys HoggBegin to read music, for instrumental playing and singing. Learn how to understand the notation of pitch, metre and rhythm. For absolute beginners, enjoy these practical sessions online.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Use your voice assertivelyCourse start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeDo you want to sound more confident, grounded, self-assured and assertive? Improve your vocal skills through a series of exercises that will support you to become more vocally confident, expressive and dynamic.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Guitar fingerpicking: American folk stylesCourse start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonExplore how to play the acoustic guitar styles and techniques that became the sound of the American folk revival. Learn what makes American folk picking tick, and how the techniques continue to be heard in contemporary guitar. Suitable for guitarists with a basic grasp of picking and preferably able to read guitar tablature.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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