Whether you are an aspiring Actor or wish to revitalise your creativity, our Acting Foundation Course offers an energetic, inspiring and practical experience. Over five consecutive days, you will participate in masterclasses and workshops, providing you with a solid foundation in acting. You’ll gain a broad experience in the skills required to deliver a convincing performance and work on core acting techniques.
Acting Foundation Course Content
In this acting course you will cover:
- Stage Acting - how to create a character, approach a script, take direction in scene work and harness your imagination and creativity
- Screen Acting – learn key performance techniques, rehearse on camera with playback and professional analysis and perform a directed piece to camera
- Movement – develop body language skills, gain confidence in your physicality and work collaboratively as an ensemble
- Voice - learn vocal techniques and how to use the voice safely. work on control, volume, tone, authority and developing a broader vocal range
- Singing and Musical Theatre Workshops - an energetic combination of acting, voice and movement to fine-tune your ensemble work, breathing control, posture and confidence
- Stage Combat: learn the basic moves and safe practice
- Improvisation: Develop your stage-craft, self-confidence and reignite your imaginative skills
Type
Acting
Training
Method, Meisner, Stanislavski
Level
Beginners, or those with some experience
Styles
Stage Acting, Screen Acting, Improv, Stage Combat
Our Approach
Part of our summer schools programme, our Five Day Foundation Acting Course does not adhere to just one school of thought on technique. You will experience various styles such as Method, Stanislavski and Meisner. Our acting coaches are all working, professional actors and directors who bring their own expertise and experience to classes giving you a full and well-rounded approach allowing you to establish 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 enabling you to gain confidence and explore your imagination and creativity.
WHO CAN JOIN THIS COURSE?
This course is designed for Beginners and those with a little experience of acting or drama classes. It is formulated to allow students a progression in building skills and self-confidence. Many people search for an opportunity to explore this side of their persona and find it an invigorating and exhilarating experience. The course is for those aged 18 years and older. There is no maximum age, no experience is necessary and no course preparation is required.
At City Academy we are proud of our wide age range of participants. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions or call our Student Services team on 020 7042 8833.
Your Tutors
Meet some of our regular industry tutors that teach on this course.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 14 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £476.00
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| 18 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 5 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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Not sure?
If you're not sure if our Acting Foundation Course is right for you, maybe our incredible acting tutors can persuade you. Three of our foundation tutors have given you the rundown of what to expect from the course and what it's all about.
Course testimonial: Savraj
My impression of the course was how good it was for me: the word I have been using to describe it to my family and friends is that I feel ‘revitalised’ on a personal level. The course was more than I expected, the variation in classes is exactly what I was looking for.
Savraj Nijjer
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 14 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £476.00
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| 18 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 5 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 9 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 7 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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
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, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit 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)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
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 the 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.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £476.00
20% 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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| 18 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 5 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 9 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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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| 7 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £595.00 | 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
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, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit 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)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
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 the 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.
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.
ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES
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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