If you are curious about Acting Classes but not sure where to begin, or you have taken a course and are wondering what comes next, our Acting Taster Class is the perfect way to explore your options. This one-off practical workshop is open to complete beginners as well as those with some experience.
You will explore core acting techniques such as voice, movement and script work in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Led by an experienced tutor who is also a professional actor, the class gives you the chance to try acting for yourself. Enjoy practical exercises, meet like-minded people and discover which of our courses - from Beginners to Improvers, Screen Acting, Theatre Companies or Foundation training - would be best for you.
All Acting classes are delivered in an encouraging and safe group setting giving you the chance to express yourself and have fun whilst doing so.
What You Will Learn
In this one-off, taster class you will take part in practical acting exercises suitable for all levels.
- You will explore fundamental techniques in voice, movement and more.
- You will practise building believable characters.
- You will develop confidence in performing in front of others.
- You will gain insight into how acting classes are structured here at City Academy.
- You will have the opportunity to talk to a professional actor about the industry.
Benefits of Taking This Taster
This friendly, hands-on session is designed to help you feel confident about taking your next step in acting while also offering an enjoyable and creative experience.
- You will learn in a safe and welcoming space where everyone is encouraged to participate.
- You will enjoy a taster of our professional training approach with practical exercises you can try straight away.
- You will receive personal guidance from an experienced tutor who can recommend the right course for you.
- You will meet and connect with people who share your interest in acting.
- You will build self-confidence and creativity that you can apply on stage and beyond.
Practical Acting Exercises
Experience engaging, hands-on activities designed for everyone, from complete beginners to those with some acting experience.
Voice, Movement and Improvisation
Explore the building blocks of performance and learn to use your voice and body with freedom and expression.
Confidence on Stage
Develop the assurance to perform in front of others in a supportive and positive environment.
Inside City Academy
Gain a first-hand look at how our acting classes are structured and what to expect as a student.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 25 Aug 2025 | Mon | 14:00-15:30 | 90 mins | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £10.00
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| 25 Aug 2025 | Mon | 15:45-17:15 | 90 mins | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 28 Aug 2025 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Katie Sherrard | The Tabernacle | £20.00 | 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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| 2 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre | £20.00 | 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
No, just wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
Yes, the class is designed for all levels, including absolute beginners.
Your tutor will talk you through the options and help you decide.
Yes absolutely. You are welcome to book another if you would like to try a different focus or tutor.
Once you have experienced the class, choose the route that suits your goals and pace:
Beginners Acting – build core techniques in a supportive course.
Acting Improvers – develop your skills and confidence with structured progression.
Screen Acting – focus on performance for camera; you can also explore the Screen Acting 4 Week Intensive.
Theatre Companies – rehearse and perform with a company alongside like-minded actors.
Foundation & Intensive Courses – deepen your training through focused programmes such as the Acting Foundation (5 days).
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 25 Aug 2025 | Mon | 14:00-15:30 | 90 mins | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £10.00
50% 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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| 25 Aug 2025 | Mon | 15:45-17:15 | 90 mins | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 28 Aug 2025 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Katie Sherrard | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £20.00 | 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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| 2 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Richard Winsor | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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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| 20 Sep 2025 | Sat | 11:30-13:00 | 90 mins | Linn Johansson | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 23 Oct 2025 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Morgan Watkins | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £20.00 | 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 Nov 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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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| 8 Jan 2026 | Thu | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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 Jan 2026 | Thu | 18:15-19:45 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 20 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £20.00 | 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 Feb 2026 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £20.00 | 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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| 24 Feb 2026 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 | Mon | 14:00-15:30 | 90 mins | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £10.00
50% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 25 Aug 2025 | Mon | 15:45-17:15 | 90 mins | Scott Sparrow | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 28 Aug 2025 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Katie Sherrard | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £20.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 2 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 9 Sep 2025 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Richard Winsor | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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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| 20 Sep 2025 | Sat | 11:30-13:00 | 90 mins | Linn Johansson | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 23 Oct 2025 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Morgan Watkins | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £20.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 19 Nov 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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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| 8 Jan 2026 | Thu | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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 Jan 2026 | Thu | 18:15-19:45 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 20 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £20.00 | 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 Feb 2026 | Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £20.00 | 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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| 24 Feb 2026 | Tue | 19:00-20:30 | 90 mins | Acting Tutors | Omnibus Theatre, Clapham | £20.00 | 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
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.
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The Tabernacle, Notting Hill
34-35 Powis Square, -
Omnibus Theatre, Clapham
1 Clapham Common Northside -
WAC Arts, Belsize Park
Belsize Park, 213 Haverstock Hill,
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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