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City Academy Actors' Company

City Academy Actors' Company

Our Actors Company is our premier ongoing theatre company. If you have attended acting classes and are confident taking to the stage you are encouraged to audition to join us.

With weekly rehearsals and regular performances throughout the year, The Actors Company is one of the most exciting contemporary groups in London. It enables you to participate in theatre productions that fit around your working life. Join a passionate cast, delve into text and craft your acting skills as you rehearse your way to live performances for friends, family and the wider public on a London stage. Ticket prices are subsidised by City Academy and company members are encouraged to help spread the word by inviting friends, family and industry professionals.

How Does it Work?

The Actors Company perform in three Theatre Productions a year, with each production offering three performances. Joining the company involves:

  • Weekly rehearsals
  • Final full day tech rehearsal
  • Two live shows in a theatre
  • Chance to perform to a paying audience

Training

Rehearsal as an ensemble and perform live in a London theatre

Level

Improvers level and above are welcome to audition

ACTORS COMPANY AUDITIONS

Auditions for the next Actors Company Production are now open!

We'll be rehearsing from September through November 2025.

Book your audition here and join us our most advanced students as they rehearse and perform on a London stage.

Whether you're a seasoned actor or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this is your opportunity to enjoy expert direction and take to the stage in a professional production.

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Professional Directors

The Actors' Theatre Company is led by an accomplished director with a rich background in professional theatre. As part of this advanced ensemble, you’ll collaborate with like-minded performers and receive expert guidance from working theatre artists. Our directors are immersed in the industry and dedicated to refining your craft, pushing you to achieve your full potential on stage.

    Current Director - Mark Prince

    Mark holds an honours degree in Theatre and has a certification in Adult Learning Teaching and Training. He trained as a member of the Acting Company and Young Company at the Stratford Festival of Canada for two seasons where he studied with some of the industry’s top acting, text, voice, and movement coaches.  

    As an acting tutor, Mark integrates these core disciplines with a wealth of experience as a stage actor. He 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. Worldwide, Mark has performed with TNT Theatre, a movement and music integrated theatre company that performs in dozens of countries all over the world. 

    Current Director - Mark Prince

    Who Can Join?

    To join The Actors Company it is necessary to come along to an Audition. There is nothing to prepare, just come along ready to have some fun and work creatively with company members and the director. 

    Useful Information

    This company is designed for experienced performers. You should have significant acting training (such as completion of Acting for Improvers 2 or equivalent), and ideally some performance experience. It’s perfect for those ready to work at a high level within a committed ensemble.

    Yes. Entry is by audition only. This ensures the ensemble is working at a consistent level and can take on the demands of a full-scale production. Auditions are informal but focused.

    You can apply directly via the course page. Once we receive your application, a member of the team will be in touch to schedule your audition and provide preparation guidelines.

    You’ll work on challenging, published plays—from contemporary drama to modern classics—selected to suit the company’s skills and interests. Past productions have included ensemble-led pieces, Shakespeare and character-driven dramas.

    The company is directed by a professional theatre practitioner with extensive industry experience. You may also collaborate with guest creatives and technical professionals during the production phase.

    Yes. All cast members are assigned a speaking role based on the outcome of the audition process and the demands of the play. Roles are selected to challenge and showcase your abilities.

    The final performance is staged in a professional London theatre. These venues are fully equipped and open to the public, offering a genuine industry-standard performance experience.

    Typically 12–16 performers. This size ensures strong ensemble cohesion while giving each actor a meaningful role and rehearsal focus.

    Yes. The performance is ticketed and open to the public. Friends, family, and industry guests are welcome to attend.

    Other Theatre Companies

    City Academy run another three Theatre Companies, which do not require an audition:

    If you have any questions about any of the theatre companies please email info@city-academy.com

    READ ABOUT WHEN THE ACTORS COMPANY PRODUCED GRIMM TALES

    Actors Company Director Simon Wegrzyn, and his talented cast, brought an exciting adaptation of Grimm Tales to the stage.
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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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