Our Acting Beginners Course offers an introduction to acting in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Ideal for those with little or no acting experience, this beginners acting course provides the chance to explore acting technique in a playful, accessible and practical way.
Whether you are an aspiring performer; wish to revitalise your creativity; or simply want to try something new and build self-confidence, you will find this course active, fun and rewarding.
Exact course content may differ according to the course length and students' needs. Topics covered include:
Each class will provide plenty of opportunity to practise your new acting skills under the friendly guidance of an experienced tutor, ensuring you feel comfortable and get the most out of your course.
See also The Debut Theatre Company, offering a longer course at Beginners level which includes a studio production performance to an invited audience.
The City Academy Acting Department takes what we like to call a ‘rainbow’ approach in that we do not adhere to just one school of thought on technique. You will experience various styles such as Method, Stanislavski, Meisner and Augusto Boal. Our acting coaches are all working, professional actors and directors who bring to bear their own expertise, enabling a rounded approach of effective techniques that work for you as an individual.
We firmly believe in the value of Acting and Drama Courses for developing life skills, irrespective of whether you want to pursue acting in a sustained way. Acting techniques are transferable to your working and social life, enhancing communication - learning about yourself and how you relate to others - building confidence and developing your imagination and creativity.
Our acting courses are planned to offer a progression through the levels of Beginners, Improvers to Advanced. You will receive guidance from your acting coach but in general we recommend that students take each level twice, with different teachers, before progressing to the next level. You will not repeat any content and will be challenged with new skills and acting techniques.
Professional actor and City Academy tutor Phoebe Sparrow has shared her 10 top tips for beginners starting their acting journey.
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27 May - 1 Jul | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 May - 12 Jul | Wed | 18:15-20:00 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Jun - 9 Jul | Sun | 10:00-12:00 | 6 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £214.20
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7 Jun - 19 Jul | Wed | 20:05-21:50 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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27 May - 1 Jul | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 May - 12 Jul | Wed | 18:15-20:00 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Jun - 9 Jul | Sun | 10:00-12:00 | 6 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £214.20
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7 Jun - 19 Jul | Wed | 20:05-21:50 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 Jun - 11 Jun | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Lakshmi Khabrani | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Jun - 31 Jul | Mon | 18:00-19:45 | 7 weeks | Scott Sparrow | Old Diorama Arts Centre, Euston | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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20 Jun - 25 Jul | Tue | 18:15-20:15 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Jun - 27 Jul | Thu | 18:45-20:45 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Mountview, South London | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 Jun - 15 Aug | Tue | 18:20-19:50 | 8 weeks | Warren Rusher | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Jul - 12 Aug | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Jul - 15 Aug | Tue | 17:15-19:15 | 6 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Jul - 17 Aug | Thu | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Heather Long | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Jul - 4 Sep | Mon | 17:10-18:40 | 8 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Jul - 23 Jul | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Matthew Coulton | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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23 Jul - 27 Aug | Sun | 12:15-14:15 | 6 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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26 Jul - 6 Sep | Wed | 18:15-20:00 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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2 Aug - 6 Sep | Wed | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Aizaac Sidhu | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 Aug - 14 Sep | Thu | 18:45-20:45 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Mountview, South London | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Aug - 23 Sep | Sat | 10:00-12:00 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Aug - 10 Oct | Tue | 18:20-19:50 | 8 weeks | Warren Rusher | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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29 Aug - 3 Oct | Tue | 17:15-19:15 | 6 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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1 Sep - 6 Oct | Fri | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Freddie Machin | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Sep - 9 Oct | Mon | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Louise Fitzgerald | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Sep - 10 Sep | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Freddie Machin | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Sep - 30 Oct | Mon | 17:10-18:40 | 8 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Sep - 17 Oct | Tue | 18:15-20:15 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Sep - 24 Oct | Tue | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Victoria Temple-Morris | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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28 Sep - 2 Nov | Thu | 18:45-20:45 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Mountview, South London | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Sep - 4 Nov | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 Oct - 14 Nov | Tue | 17:15-19:15 | 6 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Oct - 17 Nov | Fri | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Carmina Bernhardt | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Oct - 5 Dec | Tue | 18:20-19:50 | 8 weeks | Warren Rusher | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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24 Oct - 28 Nov | Tue | 18:15-20:15 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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24 Oct - 28 Nov | Tue | 18:30-20:30 | 6 weeks | Sophia Priolo | Brickworks, Crouch End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Oct - 11 Dec | Mon | 18:00-19:45 | 7 weeks | Katie Morgan | Old Diorama Arts Centre, Euston | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Nov - 18 Dec | Mon | 19:55-21:40 | 7 weeks | Katie Morgan | Old Diorama Arts Centre, Euston | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Nov - 16 Dec | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 Nov - 14 Dec | Thu | 18:00-20:25 | 5 weeks | Freddie Machin | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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25 Nov - 26 Nov | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Linden Walcott-Burton | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec - 10 Dec | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Ashley Scott Layton | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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1 Oct - 19 Nov | Tue | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Academy Mews Studios | £208.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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27 May - 1 Jul | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 May - 12 Jul | Wed | 18:15-20:00 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Jun - 9 Jul | Sun | 10:00-12:00 | 6 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £214.20
10% OFF
| Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jun - 19 Jul | Wed | 20:05-21:50 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 Jun - 11 Jun | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Lakshmi Khabrani | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Jun - 31 Jul | Mon | 18:00-19:45 | 7 weeks | Scott Sparrow | Old Diorama Arts Centre, Euston | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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20 Jun - 25 Jul | Tue | 18:15-20:15 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Jun - 27 Jul | Thu | 18:45-20:45 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Mountview, South London | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 Jun - 15 Aug | Tue | 18:20-19:50 | 8 weeks | Warren Rusher | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Jul - 12 Aug | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Jul - 15 Aug | Tue | 17:15-19:15 | 6 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Jul - 17 Aug | Thu | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Heather Long | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Jul - 4 Sep | Mon | 17:10-18:40 | 8 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Jul - 23 Jul | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Matthew Coulton | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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23 Jul - 27 Aug | Sun | 12:15-14:15 | 6 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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26 Jul - 6 Sep | Wed | 18:15-20:00 | 7 weeks | Linn Johansson | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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2 Aug - 6 Sep | Wed | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Aizaac Sidhu | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 Aug - 14 Sep | Thu | 18:45-20:45 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Mountview, South London | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Aug - 23 Sep | Sat | 10:00-12:00 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Aug - 10 Oct | Tue | 18:20-19:50 | 8 weeks | Warren Rusher | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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29 Aug - 3 Oct | Tue | 17:15-19:15 | 6 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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1 Sep - 6 Oct | Fri | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Freddie Machin | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Sep - 9 Oct | Mon | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Louise Fitzgerald | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Sep - 10 Sep | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Freddie Machin | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Sep - 30 Oct | Mon | 17:10-18:40 | 8 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Sep - 17 Oct | Tue | 18:15-20:15 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Sep - 24 Oct | Tue | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Victoria Temple-Morris | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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28 Sep - 2 Nov | Thu | 18:45-20:45 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Mountview, South London | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Sep - 4 Nov | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 Oct - 14 Nov | Tue | 17:15-19:15 | 6 weeks | Sarah Moss | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Oct - 17 Nov | Fri | 18:00-20:00 | 6 weeks | Carmina Bernhardt | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 Oct - 5 Dec | Tue | 18:20-19:50 | 8 weeks | Warren Rusher | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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24 Oct - 28 Nov | Tue | 18:15-20:15 | 6 weeks | Mark Prince | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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24 Oct - 28 Nov | Tue | 18:30-20:30 | 6 weeks | Sophia Priolo | Brickworks, Crouch End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Oct - 11 Dec | Mon | 18:00-19:45 | 7 weeks | Katie Morgan | Old Diorama Arts Centre, Euston | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 Nov - 18 Dec | Mon | 19:55-21:40 | 7 weeks | Katie Morgan | Old Diorama Arts Centre, Euston | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Nov - 16 Dec | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Arts Theatre, West End | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 Nov - 14 Dec | Thu | 18:00-20:25 | 5 weeks | Freddie Machin | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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25 Nov - 26 Nov | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Linden Walcott-Burton | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec - 10 Dec | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days | Ashley Scott Layton | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £238.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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1 Oct - 19 Nov | Tue | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Karina Fernandez | Academy Mews Studios | £208.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list |
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
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If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition.
Learn about camera technique, casting types, character building, audition technique, monologue and duologue work, and about the industry and getting work in our Screen Acting Simmer school.
After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:
City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.
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