Step in front of the camera and experience what it’s really like to work in film and television with our Screen Acting Intensive – 5 Days course.
Part of our Summer Schools programme, this in-depth course blends practical performance training with insider industry knowledge, giving you the skills, confidence, and understanding you need to make an impact on screen.
Over five full days, you’ll train with a variety of acting coaches, casting professionals, and on-screen specialists. You’ll explore the craft of acting for TV, film, and commercial work – from camera technique and script analysis to audition preparation and on-set etiquette.
Whether you’re an aspiring professional or simply curious about how screen acting works, you’ll leave with practical skills you can apply immediately, plus a clear view of how the industry operates.
What You Will Learn
Throughout the week, you will:
- Master screen technique: understand marks, framing, continuity, lighting, and sound.
- Develop authentic characters: make instinctive performance choices and bring them to life on screen.
- Analyse scripts like a pro: break down scenes and prepare effectively for different genres.
- Perfect your audition technique: gain experience with a mock audition run by a casting director or agent.
- Adapt to different shooting styles: work with a range of set-ups and camera angles.
- Understand the industry: learn how to navigate castings, representation, and finding work.
- Gain constructive feedback: receive personalised notes to help refine your craft.
Benefits of Taking This Course
This immersive week gives you far more than just technical skills, it gives you confidence, industry insight, and the experience of working like a professional actor.
- Train with multiple industry specialists to gain a rounded perspective on screen acting.
- Work with real scripts and camera set-ups to prepare for professional environments.
- Learn how to stand out in the audition room with commercial and dramatic castings.
- Receive playback analysis to spot strengths and areas for improvement.
- Leave with industry awareness – know how to take the next step in your career.
- Enjoy small group learning for tailored feedback and one-to-one guidance.
Work Like You’re On Set
Gain practical experience with real shooting conditions.
Master the Script
Analyse and break down text for clear, confident performances.
Create Memorable Characters
Make bold, instinctive choices that translate on screen.
Learn from Playback
See yourself on screen and refine your performance in real time.
Understand the Industry
Get insider tips on finding work and working with casting professionals.
COURSE FACULTY
Our Screen Acting Summer school 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.
Darren Tighe
Darren Tighe is an experienced Screen Actor and Screen Acting teacher. His top performances include his role as Dean in series ‘Cracker’, Darren in series ‘Goldplated’ as well as his performances on many TV series such as Touch of Frost, Casualty and Midsomer Murders.
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
Ronin Traynor
Ronin is certified stage combat and fighting teacher with the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat and serves on the executive committee.
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.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 11 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
| 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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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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| 11 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
| 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
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 | ||
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| 11 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Screen Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £695.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
| 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
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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