The Improvers Acting Course is designed for those who have completed our Beginners Acting Course , studied elsewhere, or have some foundational training (such as drama or performing arts at college level). This course builds on your existing skills with a focus on spontaneity, impulse, and creative play, all within a supportive and challenging environment.
Across the course, you’ll expand your technical range and confidence as a performer, while working towards a prepared showing of your work in the final session.
What You’ll Learn
This course is practical, explorative, and designed to deepen your understanding of performance. You’ll cover:
- Improvised & scripted scene work – develop your instincts and work with a variety of texts
- Confidence & creativity – strengthen your personal expression and spontaneity
- Character and objective work – use environment and motivation to bring scenes to life
- Voice and movement – unlock freedom and range through targeted vocal and physical exercises
- Stagecraft & rehearsal technique – understand blocking, staging, and how to rehearse effectively
Scripts are provided and each session includes feedback and direction from your professional tutor.
Benefits of Taking This Course
Now that you’ve built a foundation, it’s time to stretch your skills and dive deeper into the craft. This course is designed to challenge and inspire – helping you grow as a performer while continuing to explore acting in a dynamic, supportive environment. Whether you're aiming for the stage or simply looking to develop life-enhancing skills, here’s what you’ll gain:
- Build on your foundation: Develop more refined acting techniques
- Expand your comfort zone: Challenge yourself with both spontaneous and scripted work
- Learn from professionals: All tutors are working actors and directors
- Broaden your technique: Explore multiple acting methods to find what works for you
- Enhance life skills: Acting improves communication, confidence, and creativity – valuable in and out of the spotlight
- Prepare for progression: Get ready for advanced-level classes or audition-based projects
Scene Work: Scripted & Improvised
Develop your instincts through both prepared text and in-the-moment improvisation. You’ll explore short scripts, learn how to interpret a scene, and bring your own creative choices into the performance space.
Confidence & Creativity in Action
Build personal confidence in a supportive space where creativity is encouraged. Whether you’re naturally bold or quietly curious, this course gives you permission to play, explore and take risks — without judgement.
Character Building & Objectives
Learn how to develop rich, believable characters by exploring their motivations, relationships and environments. You’ll use practical tools to uncover how characters think, feel and act — and why.
Voice & Body for Performance
Discover how to use your voice and body to tell a story. With targeted exercises, you’ll explore clarity, projection, breath control and physicality — all essential tools for compelling performance.
Stagecraft & Rehearsal Technique
Understand the technical side of performance, from blocking and positioning to timing and working as an ensemble. You’ll learn rehearsal techniques that mirror professional practice, helping you feel prepared and polished.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 24 Aug 2025 - 28 Sep 2025 | Sun | 15:45-17:45 | 6 weeks | Amber Edwards | City Academy, Farringdon | £212.50
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| 13 Sep 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 7 weeks | Karina Fernandez | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 | Mon | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Oct 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 | Fri | 18:20-20:20 | 7 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Useful information
This course is ideal for anyone who has completed the Beginners Acting Course (with us or elsewhere) or who has some prior acting or drama training.
There is no formal public performance, but the course culminates in a showing of work during the final session – a chance to put your learning into practice and receive feedback.
No – all scripts and materials are provided. Just wear comfortable clothing you can move in and bring a bottle of water.
We take a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on a variety of techniques including Stanislavski, Meisner, Method, and Boal. This allows you to explore different ways of working and discover what suits your style.
Yes – in fact, we recommend taking each level more than once with different tutors. You won’t repeat content, and each teacher brings a fresh perspective, new material, and unique exercises to challenge you.
Once you’ve developed confidence and consistency at this level, you may wish to move on to our Advanced Acting Course, or audition for one of our performance-based company projects, such as the Assemble Theatre Company or the Actors Company.
Other Acting Improvers Options
Looking to push yourself in other Acting courses? We have specialist courses and performance companies in a variety of techniques below
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 24 Aug 2025 - 28 Sep 2025 | Sun | 15:45-17:45 | 6 weeks | Amber Edwards | City Academy, Farringdon | £212.50
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Sep 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 7 weeks | Karina Fernandez | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 | Mon | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Oct 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 | Fri | 18:20-20:20 | 7 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 15 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 | Wed | 18:05-19:35 | 10 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 1 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 7 weeks | Karina Fernandez | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Nov 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 | Wed | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 | Sun | 15:15-16:45 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 | Thu | 20:00-21:30 | 8 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 14 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
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.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
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.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
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)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2025 - 28 Sep 2025 | Sun | 15:45-17:45 | 6 weeks | Amber Edwards | City Academy, Farringdon | £212.50
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Sep 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 7 weeks | Karina Fernandez | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 | Mon | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Oct 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 | Fri | 18:20-20:20 | 7 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 15 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 | Wed | 18:05-19:35 | 10 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 1 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 7 weeks | Karina Fernandez | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Nov 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 | Wed | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 | Sun | 15:15-16:45 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026 | Sat | 10:00-17:00 | 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 | Thu | 20:00-21:30 | 8 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 14 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026 | Sat | 12:10-14:10 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £250.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
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.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
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.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
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)
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