Our four-week Acting Intensive offers rigorous, immersive training in core performance techniques, tailored for those who are serious about acting. Through a dynamic blend of practical classes, industry-led workshops, and ensemble collaboration, you will deepen your craft and expand your range.
Course highlights
Workshop with a top industry Casting Director - Meet and learn from a renowned Casting Director who can provide insights into the audition process, sharpen your skills, and give you practical tools to help land your next big role.
Perform in a live stage performance - Gain vital real-world acting experience through a live stage performance, enhancing your ability to engage an audience, adapt in the moment, and create compelling, memorable characters.
This intensive explores key theatre methodologies and equips you with the skills to approach both stage and screen work with confidence and nuance. Working with a dedicated team of professional actors, directors, and tutors, you will receive personalised feedback in a supportive, high-level training environment. Across the course, you’ll refine your storytelling through monologues and duologues, culminating in a live stage showcase - professionally filmed and edited for future use.
You’ll also take part in a series of specialised masterclasses, including sessions in casting, stage combat, and physical comedy, alongside voice and movement training to free your physical and vocal expression.
Enjoy a group visit to a West End production, offering the chance to reflect on professional work in practice and be inspired!
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 14 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | Book Now Click 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 - 30 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,695.75
15% OFF
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| 11 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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 - 13 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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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Our Approach
This course is designed to challenge and elevate your skills as a performer. Taught by an expert faculty of industry professionals, each class offers a focused exploration of what it means to be a compelling, connected actor on stage and screen.
With a primary emphasis on live performance, you’ll build the foundational tools necessary for engaging an audience with clarity, authenticity, and presence. Weekly sessions in on-camera technique ensure your screen work receives equal attention, enabling you to move between mediums with confidence.
A multi-disciplinary curriculum draws on the approaches of leading practitioners -Stanislavski, Meisner, Hagen, Adler, and Lecoq; allowing you to discover a personal and truthful process that serves the demands of any role.
You’ll develop the ability to approach text with clarity, confidence, and intention - skills you’ll apply in rehearsals for a final performance of contemporary scenes in your casting range.
What you will cover on this course
- Comprehensive actor training across stage and screen disciplines
- Modules in voice, movement, improvisation, blocking, text analysis, and picturisation
- Exploration of key theatrical practitioners and performance methodologies
- Masterclasses in Stage Combat, Physical Theatre, and Casting
- A filmed final showcase of monologues and paired contemporary scenes
- 1:1 private coaching session tailored to your goals and development
- Practical ensemble work and scene study
- Opportunities for character development, text work, and performance critique
- Industry insights and professional guidance on navigating the acting profession
Suitable for
Those with some Acting experience. Not suitable for absolute beginners.
How long is this course?
This is a 4 week course full-time course, weekdays from 10.00-17.00
What to wear?
Students are required to wear comfortable, black coloured clothing for this course eg. a black t-shirt and trousers or leggings.
Key Features
Live, recorded showcase for friends and family; Stage and Screen Acting techniques; intensive stage acting training; 1-2-1 coaching'; Industry Masterclasses
COURSE FACULTY
Our Acting Foundation 4 Week Course is led by a team of highly experienced theatre professionals — acclaimed actors, directors, casting directors, and theatre agents — all dedicated to nurturing the next generation of stage talent. Every tutor brings current, real-world theatre expertise directly into the studio, ensuring you train to the standards demanded by today's leading theatrical productions.
You'll be guided by practitioners who have performed and directed in renowned West End shows, acclaimed productions at the National Theatre, prestigious regional theatres, and influential fringe venues. With their insider knowledge, practical insights, and hands-on experience, they will help you build the technical proficiency, creative confidence, and professional understanding essential for a successful career on stage.
Through intensive workshops, personalised feedback, and live performance opportunities, you'll benefit from direct access to the theatre industry—receiving not just training, but mentorship, inspiration, and invaluable professional connections.
Morgane Pisoni - Course leader
Born in Paris, she integrated the prestigious Ecole Florent whilst studying Film at the Sorbonne, whilst in France she started her career in film playing the roles of Armande in Etudes d’un paysage amoureux and Anna in Julian & Claire, she also appeared in the French TV series Your neighbours secrets, as Marie and won second place at the Young Actor of the year 2010.
Mark Prince
Mark has performed at the world famous Stratford Festival, has toured nationally with The Reduced Shakespeare Company, and has played in theatres such as Southwark Playhouse, Greenwich Theatre, and Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Amber Edwards
Amber's most recent credits include Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in the West End, Macbeth at the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Good John Proctor in The Jermyn Street Theatre.
Victoria Temple-Morris
Victoria has appeared in numerous television commercials and in sketches on Channel 4 and Channel 5, and projects on Radio 2 and Radio 4. Her stage credits include west end performances at The Aldwych Theatre and The Bloomsbury Theatre
Scott Sparrow
Scott Sparrow is an award-winning actor and director originally from Zimbabwe. After completing his BA Honours in Drama at the prestigious Rhodes University in South Africa, Scott co-founded ‘The Mechanicals
Ronin Traynor
Ronin is certified stage combat and fighting teacher with the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat and serves on the executive committee.
All at the heart of the industry’s top castings and rehearsals - CA Studios.
Expect regular networking opportunities as you brush shoulders with the people who are shaping the industry every day.
Being in this prime, creative location means you’ll benefit from:
- Collaborations with Industry Networks. Our connections give you exclusive access to upcoming auditions, projects, and rehearsals, helping you build the right relationships early in your career.
- By being in the centre of where the action is, you'll not only develop as an actor but also make invaluable connections with industry professionals that could lead to your next big role.
- Find out first hand industry knowledge, find out about auditions and have the opportunity to audition in open auditions happening at City Academy.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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 - 30 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,695.75
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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| 11 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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 - 13 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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 - 30 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,695.75
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 11 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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 - 13 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Acting Foundation Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £1,995.00 | 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)
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.
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