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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- Piano/keyboards 1D
Course start date: Sat 30 Sep 2023 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the second year of our beginners piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and finger technique. - Music production with LogicCourse start date: Tue 3 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLogic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. Discover audio recording and processing, MIDI composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own high quality software instruments. - Songwriting podCourse start date: Tue 3 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Polly HewettApply creative techniques to structure your ideas into memorable melodies and catchy lyrics. Collaborate with other musicians and songwriters to inspire you to compose new songs and finish half-completed songs. Live, interactive sessions on Zoom.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - TV presenting for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 10 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kathryn WolfeHave 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £111.00 - Piano: return to playingCourse start date: Fri 13 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary PrestonDid you once play the piano? Are you thinking of returning to playing? This short course, taught in a friendly and supportive environment, will help you refresh your dormant skills and re-kindle your passion for playing. - Chamber music: advancedCourse start date: Sun 15 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a variety of repertoire. For classical instrumentalists at grade 5/6 or above. Due to the demanding nature of most piano parts, pianists should play at Grade 8 level or higher. Good sight reading skills and experience in chamber music are required. Break week: 29 Oct 2023.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Narration for podcast and documentaryCourse start date: Thu 19 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Early music ensembleCourse start date: Mon 23 Oct 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. NB: no break week.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Comedy: writing for radio, online and podcastCourse start date: Tue 24 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Alan NixonThere’s an explosion in sound comedy from internet stations to multiple podcasts. Multi - award winning radio producer,Alan Nixon, demonstrates the skills behind creating comedy through sound, using classic and modern techniques. You will identify how to perform & create your comedy.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Singing workshop (online)Course start date: Thu 26 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Siobhan BlakeAn online workshop class for singers with a solid foundation in vocal tecnhnique and musicianship: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. Repertoire to be discussed with the tutor.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 - Acting: sceneworkCourse start date: Fri 27 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertConsolidate your techniques as you rehearse and perform in a duologue and/or a monologue from a published play text in this intensive practical course.Full fee £169.00 - Classical singing: advanced workshopCourse start date: Mon 30 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoA dynamic and invigorating masterclass for experienced singers (at least five years' one-to-one lessons) where you can hone your performance skills ready for recital and stage.Full fee £169.00 - Radio and podcast presenting: improvers (online)Course start date: Mon 30 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Allis MossExtend and develop your skills for a range of podcasts and radio broadcasts, presenting and putting a live news, current affairs, features and music programme to air, creating the content yourselves. The course is the second of three that allows students to progress from complete beginner to an advanced level with the aim of being able to present and pitch programme ideas professionally. You'll need to have taken the beginners’ course or have previous industry experience. This course will be online and supported by a media technician.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Acting: contemporary sceneworkCourse start date: Tue 31 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Juliet PragueLearn acting techniques and skills while exploring contemporary playwrights from the last 20 years including: Martin McDonagh, Chloë Moss, Aleasha Harris, Simon Stephens and Caryl Churchill.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 1 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonExplore acting and performing for radio, working on scenes, sound effects, monologues, commercials, voiceovers and all kinds of microphone techniques, in a supportive but professional environment. This course will be held in the media studio. Tutor: David Gooderson.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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