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
- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.Full fee £10.00 - Home voice recordingCourse start date: Fri 14 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaAre you working, or aiming to work, in voiceovers, podcasts or recording audio books or talking newspapers? Learn the basics of how to record and edit yourself using your home digital audio equipment.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - Screen acting: intensive Course start date: Sat 22 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantThis is a practical and intensive weekend course. Working in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, you'll explore and develop the key skills required for working on camera.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Narration for podcast and documentary (intensive) Course start date: Sat 29 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David ThorpeA fun and intensive weekend workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes 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! This course will be delivered in the media studio.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Great works: Mendelssohn's Octet Course start date: Tue 2 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katy HamiltonStudy the history and form of this famous work in a short, enjoyable music history class.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Great musicians: Berio and Berberian Course start date: Tue 2 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish ShawComposer Luciano Berio and singer-composer Cathy Berberian were the power couple of contemporary music in the 1950s and 1960s, collaborating to discover new sounds and musical techniques and structures in works from Tema: Omaggio a Joyce and Sequenza III to Stripsody.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Contemporary dance: taster Course start date: Wed 3 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Piano: advanced performance workshop Course start date: Thu 4 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander BoydThe advanced performance workshop is for pianists playing at Grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with aspects of technique and performance practice.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Sing jazz: tasterCourse start date: Sat 6 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura ZakianLearn essential tools to sing jazz, including what to listen for in the piano accompaniment and the importance of pulse, groove and vocal technique. This session is for singers with musical experience who are new to the jazz idiom.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Whispering ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) Course start date: Sat 6 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueA one-off workshop on this worldwide phenomenon, delivered in the college. How can the impact of what we hear and feel enhance our connection to our voices? Through body-mind connection and the use of vocal sounds, gestures, rhythms and touch, you can not only reset your nervous systems, and better manage stress, but also find a deeper connection to your voice.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Magic workshop Course start date: Sun 7 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul AbbeyCome and see what performance magic is all about through our one day experience masterclass. Here you will explore a range of magic techniques and acts.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Argentine Tango: introduction Course start date: Sun 7 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana PegorerAn introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary. These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00 - Mask technique: non verbal theatre Course start date: Sun 7 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftA creative, high energy and inspiring workshop in mask characterisation and mask physicality suitable for any performer. Our one day workshop will introduce you to techniques to build your confidence and understanding of mask performance. If you are interested in learning about performing with nuance, subtlety of emotion and movement then this is the perfect course. All Masks provided.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Christmas carols sing-alongCourse start date: Mon 8 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Siobhan BlakeTransport yourself into a joyous frame of mind and festive spirit as you sing through some of the most beautiful settings of famous carols alongside some lesson know gems. Explore harmonic textures, musical interpretations, get technical tips for tricky corners and enjoy singing these wonderful pieces with others!
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Great works: Bach's Christmas Oratorio Course start date: Mon 8 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward BreenDiscover Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Learn about the forms of this work and the history behind the first performances.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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