Everyone has stories worth telling, this course will help you share yours with confidence and flair.
Our Storytelling Course explores practical techniques for creating, shaping, and performing a variety of stories for different audiences. Whether you want to captivate a crowd, engage in an intimate conversation, or bring more colour and personality to your professional communication, you’ll develop your own authentic storytelling style.
Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll learn how to craft compelling narratives, use your voice and body to bring them to life, and connect deeply with your audience, whether in a personal, occupational, or performance setting.
What You Will Learn
Across practical, hands-on sessions, you will:
- Develop performance skills and learn how to shape a story from start to finish
- Build confidence and speak with clarity to hold an audience’s attention
- Use voice, movement, and space to bring a story to life
- Adapt your storytelling style to suit different audiences and situations
- Learn narrative structure, characterisation, and the power of language
- Experiment with different genres and styles to expand your creative range
- Access spontaneity and instinct to keep your storytelling fresh and authentic
- Perform a story of your choice in the final session, with feedback from your tutor
Benefits of Taking This Course
Storytelling is more than words, it’s about human connection. This course will help you communicate with impact, engage people’s imagination, and feel comfortable sharing your voice.
Boost your confidence: Overcome nerves and enjoy speaking in front of others
Enhance your communication skills: Useful in social, professional, and creative contexts
Unlock creativity: Explore multiple genres and develop your own style
Connect with others: Share stories and ideas in a supportive, collaborative group
Learn by doing: Practical exercises and real-time feedback every step of the way
Shape a Captivating Story
Learn how to structure and adapt your narrative for maximum impact
Find Your Voice
Build vocal confidence, clarity, and expression to suit different audiences
Bring it to Life
Use body language, movement, and space to enhance your delivery
Explore Multiple Styles
Experiment with genres, tone, and narrative techniques
Engage Any Audience
Tailor your storytelling to personal, professional, or performance settings
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 10 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | Mon | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Tim Faulkner | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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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| 9 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 | Fri | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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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| 27 Jan 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 | Tue | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | Umbrella Rooms | £245.00 | 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 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks (no class 4 Apr) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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. This course is open to complete beginners as well as those who have some performance or public speaking experience.
Just yourself and any stories you’d like to explore. All exercises and materials will be provided.
Yes, but always in a supportive and encouraging environment. Performances are about practice, not perfection.
You will perform a story of your choice and receive feedback from your tutor. Your tutor can also recommend next steps to help you continue developing your skills. Popular options include:
Acting Beginners
Voice Training for Business
Stand-Up Comedy
Public Speaking
ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES
City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 10 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | Mon | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Tim Faulkner | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 | Fri | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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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| 27 Jan 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 | Tue | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £245.00 | 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 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks (no class 4 Apr) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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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| 10 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | Mon | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Tim Faulkner | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 | Fri | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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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| 27 Jan 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 | Tue | 19:00-21:00 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £245.00 | 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 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 | Sat | 14:30-16:30 | 6 weeks (no class 4 Apr) | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £245.00 | 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)
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Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden
241 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8EH, UK
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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