Step into the fast-paced world of TV and film with our Screen Acting Intensive – 5 Days course, part of our Intensives programme. This in-depth training offers you a unique chance to work with professional acting coaches, on-screen specialists, and industry guests to build the skills and confidence you need for screen performance work.
Over five full days, you’ll explore essential techniques for camera performance – from understanding technical requirements to refining your acting choices for different genres and casting situations. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in front of the camera, work on real scripts, and receive in-depth feedback to elevate your on-screen presence.
By the end of the week, you’ll have a strong toolkit for screen acting, a deeper understanding of the industry, and the confidence to step into auditions and on-set environments with professionalism and skill.
What You Will Learn
Over the duration of this 5 day intensive course you will:
- Work confidently in front of the camera, adapting to different shot types and set environments.
- Understand the technical aspects of screen acting, including marks, lighting, sound, and continuity.
- Analyse scripts and make informed character choices for film, TV, and commercials.
- Build instinctive, truthful performances through character development techniques.
- Prepare effectively for auditions and commercial castings.
- Gain experience in mock auditions with a London-based casting director or agent.
- Work with a variety of shooting styles and setups used in the industry.
- Receive detailed, constructive feedback to refine your performance.
Benefits of Taking This Course
Whether you’re looking to launch your screen acting journey or strengthen your current skills, this intensive offers concentrated, professional training that mirrors industry practice.
- Train with industry experts: Learn from acting coaches, screen specialists, and casting professionals with years of experience.
- Experience the reality of screen work: Get hands-on with real set conditions, playback, and professional direction.
- Build audition confidence: Develop skills to shine in casting rooms and make a lasting impression.
- Grow as a performer: Refine your technical ability and emotional range for authentic, compelling performances.
- Understand the industry: Receive guidance on navigating the TV, film, and commercial sectors.
- Leave with a plan: End the week with a clear vision of your next steps in training or professional work.
Master On-Camera Technique
Learn how to work with the camera to enhance your performance.
Script to Screen
Break down scripts, make character choices, and deliver engaging performances.
Character Development
Build believable characters with emotional depth and nuance.
Industry Insights
Understand the process of working on set and how to present yourself professionally.
Audition Readiness
Gain skills and strategies to approach castings with confidence.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 1 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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| 24 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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| 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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COURSE FACULTY
Our Screen Acting Intensive Course is led by a team of highly experienced industry professionals — working actors, directors, casting directors, stunt coordinators, and agents — all dedicated to nurturing the next generation of screen talent. Every tutor brings current, real-world expertise directly into the studio, ensuring you train to the standards expected by today’s film and television industry.
You’ll be guided by practitioners who have appeared in major TV dramas, international films, West End productions, and leading commercials. With their insider knowledge, industry insights, and hands-on experience, they will help you develop the technical skill, creative confidence, and professional understanding needed to succeed.
Through intensive classes, one-to-one feedback, and real-world projects, you’ll benefit from a direct connection to the screen industry — gaining not just training, but mentorship and inspiration.
Charlotte Brimble
Charlotte Brimble is a professional actor known for her lead roles in Sky Cinema’s feature Arthur and Merlin and Sundance winning film Burger (Special Jury Prize), in addition to TV appearances in ITV’s Victoria, and Canal Plus’ Spotless.
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.
Hamza Jeetooa
Hamza has directed a number of short films, some of which have been commissioned by Arts Council England, selected for BAFTA-qualifying film festivals and distributed internationally.
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
Toby Wharton
Toby;s screen credits include ‘Marcella’ for ITV, ‘The Aliens’ for Channel 4, ‘Call the Midwife’, ‘Rillington Place’ and ‘Silent Witness’ all for BBC
Useful information
No. The course is open to beginners as well as those with some acting experience who want to focus on screen work.
Comfortable clothing you can move in, a notebook, and water. Scripts and all technical equipment are provided.
Yes – you’ll take part in a mock audition with a London-based casting director or agent.
While the emphasis is on training and playback in class, you’ll have the opportunity to review your work and receive detailed feedback.
You might consider our Screen Acting – Level 2 course,
our Screen Acting – Level 3 course,
or join one of our Screen Acting Intensive Courses to continue honing your skills.
You can view an example of the timetable below
Tutor: Charlotte Brimble 10:00–11:30 Welcome and introduction • Meet and greet • Introduction to the screen business and expectations for actors • Truthful screen performance 11:30–13:00 Camera technique • Working truthfully to a scene partner on camera 13:00–14:00 LUNCH 14:00–15:30 Individual monologues handed out • Filmed performances 15:30–16:30 Playback of filmed monologues • Notes and direction Tutor: Warren Rusher 10:00–11:30 Unit and beat work • Breaking the script into sections to find texture and detail 11:30–13:00 Continued unit and beat work • Applying detail moment by moment 13:00–14:00 LUNCH 14:00–15:30 Acting workshop • Exploring your creative palette • Finding vulnerability and privacy in public 15:30–16:30 Acting workshop • Layering monologues through sense memory and character-based improvisations Tutor: Charlotte Brimble 10:00–11:30 Camera technique • Hitting marks workshop • Movement requirements on set 11:30–13:00 Duologues rehearsal • Working with a director • Exploring different directions for a scene 13:00–14:00 LUNCH 14:00–15:30 Filming duologues • Two-shot and close-ups • How a scene is composed 15:30–16:30 Playback of duologues • Notes and adjustments Tutors: Rob Ostlere • Rob Ostlere with James Hinton 10:00–11:30 Industry Q&A • Audition room simulation for film and TV • What to expect and how to prepare 11:30–13:00 Commercial casting practice • Working with a casting director • Camera-specific audition techniques 13:00–14:00 LUNCH 14:00–15:30 Casting director workshop • Record audition material 15:30–16:30 Review of audition footage • Professional feedback and advice from a London casting director Tutor: Charlotte Brimble 10:00–11:30 Developing monologue characters • Actor truth exercise 11:30–13:00 Filming final performances of individual monologues 13:00–14:00 LUNCH 14:00–15:30 Playback and notes on final monologues 15:30–16:30 Q&A with course leader • Guidance on next steps into the film and TV industryMonday – Welcome, Camera Technique & Monologues
Tuesday – Unit & Beat Work, Acting Workshop
Wednesday – Hitting Marks & Duologues On Camera
Thursday – The Audition Room & Casting Workshop
Friday – Individual Monologues, Final Playback & Next Steps
PLEASE NOTE
All filming will be watched in class and you will receive notes from your tutor in class as this is more beneficial to your development. It ensures that everyone feels free to explore and engage without the concern of scenes being publicly viewed. You will be sent this footage after the course for viewing only. If you are interested in filming scenes to take with you, please take a look at our Professional Showreel Package where you'll film scenes to take away with you.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 1 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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| 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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| 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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(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 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 | ||
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| 1 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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| 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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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| 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | 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. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(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 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.
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