Discover how professional actor-musicians seamlessly blend acting, singing, dancing, and live musical performance. In City Academy’s unique Actor-Musicianship Courses, you’ll learn to tell stories in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary style, creating unforgettable performances where your instrument becomes part of the story.
Over the course, you’ll explore solo and ensemble playing, improvisation, choreography, composition, and collaborative devising, all culminating in a final showcase for invited friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned musician looking to expand your stage skills or a performer eager to integrate your musical talent, this course will tap into your musical abilities to inspire, challenge, and excite you.
Over the duration of this course you will cover:
Your instrument(s). If you would like to prepare a piece of music or song for your instrument you may, but this is optional. If you choose to, please bring a copy of the sheet music. A keyboard will be provided.
During the Actor-Musicianship Course, you will:
Exact course content may change to suit a particular group and choice of instruments.
Due to the ensemble nature of the course, the maximum capacity is 12 students. This also allows time for the tutor to provide enough personalised attention to each student.
Your instrument(s) and music.Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.
This actor-musician course is open to anyone who currently plays, or has played, a musical instrument. There is no audition required to join. For confident players, there will also be the opportunity of experiencing leading the music as Onstage Musical Director.
Tutored by Robert Hazle (Calamity Jane, national tour, London Calling! Duke of York’s, West End, “one of the finest actor musos I have ever seen”, Musical Theatre Review)
City Academy shows and events occur throughout the year, and our show season is a fantastic opportunity for our students to perform to a live audience.
Our shows are held in some of the best performance venues in London, and are a great way to experience the performing arts.
We announce all of our shows via our newsletter, so make sure you are subscribed to ensure you are the first to know.
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
Select your Entry Level:
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
Select your Entry Level:
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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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