Acting Taster Classes

ByCity Academy

Acting

Beginner

A beginner-level group workshop introducing voice, movement, script work, improvisation and character development through practical acting exercises.

About this course

This one-off workshop introduces core acting techniques through practical exercises in voice, movement, improvisation and script work. Participants practise developing believable characters and performing in front of others, with activities structured for learners at different levels of experience. The session takes place in a group setting and also provides an overview of how the provider’s acting classes are organised. Participants can discuss the acting industry and possible progression routes with the tutor.

What you'll learn

  • Apply fundamental techniques in voice and movement
  • Use improvisation exercises as part of acting practice
  • Work with scripted material
  • Develop and portray believable characters
  • Perform in front of other participants

Is this course right for you?

The class is designed for complete beginners and people with some previous acting experience. As a practical group taster, it involves taking part in acting exercises and performing in front of others rather than observing a demonstration.

  • Suitable for learners exploring acting for the first time
  • Useful for comparing possible next-step acting courses

Before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement.
  • No equipment or other items need to be brought.
  • The taster may be attended more than once, including with a different focus or tutor.

Class teachers

Where this course runs

City Academy

London's leading performing arts academy

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At a glance

  • Complete beginners
  • Improvisation
  • Script work
  • Voice work
  • Movement work
  • Character development

Upcoming classes

15 classes

Selected date

Tue 24 Nov 2026

18:30 – 20:00 • 1 day

£20

City Academy, Farringdon

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Other available dates

  • Sat 12 Dec 2026

    14:15 – 15:45 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Warren Rusher

    £20

  • Tue 15 Dec 2026

    19:45 – 21:15 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Warren Rusher

    £20

  • Wed 6 Jan 2027

    18:05 – 19:35 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Adam Hypki

    £20

  • Thu 7 Jan 2027

    19:45 – 21:15 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Stephen Davidson

    £20

  • Thu 21 Jan 2027

    19:30 – 21:00 • 1 day

    The Tabernacle, Notting Hill

    Ashley Scott Layton

    £20

  • Sun 24 Jan 2027

    14:45 – 16:15 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Stephen Davidson

    £20

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
12 Dec 2026
Saturday
14:15 - 15:45
Taster class1 day
WarrenRusher
City AcademyFarringdon
£20.00
15 Dec 2026
Tuesday
19:45 - 21:15
Taster class1 day
WarrenRusher
City AcademyFarringdon
£20.00
6 Jan 2027
Wednesday
18:05 - 19:35
Taster class1 day
AdamHypki
City AcademyFarringdon
£20.00
7 Jan 2027
Thursday
19:45 - 21:15
Taster class1 day
StephenDavidson
City AcademyFarringdon
£20.00
21 Jan 2027
Thursday
19:30 - 21:00
Taster class1 day
AshleyScott Layton
The Tabernacle
£20.00
24 Jan 2027
Sunday
14:45 - 16:15
Taster class1 day
StephenDavidson
City AcademyFarringdon
£20.00
11 Mar 2027
Thursday
19:30 - 21:00
Taster class1 day
AshleyScott Layton
The Tabernacle
£20.00
29 Apr 2027
Thursday
19:30 - 21:00
Taster class1 day
AshleyScott Layton
The Tabernacle
£20.00
13 May 2027
Thursday
18:00 - 19:30
Taster class1 day
ActingTutors
Church of the NazareneClapham Junction
£20.00
  • Tue 24 Nov, 18:30 - 20:00

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    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayTue 18:30£20
    ActingTutorsCity Academy
    ActingTutors
    £20
  • Sat 12 Dec, 14:15 - 15:45

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 daySat 14:15£20
    WarrenRusherCity Academy
    WarrenRusher
    £20
  • Tue 15 Dec, 19:45 - 21:15

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayTue 19:45£20
    WarrenRusherCity Academy
    WarrenRusher
    £20
  • Wed 6 Jan, 18:05 - 19:35

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayWed 18:05£20
    AdamHypkiCity Academy
    AdamHypki
    £20
  • Thu 7 Jan, 19:45 - 21:15

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayThu 19:45£20
    StephenDavidsonCity Academy
    StephenDavidson
    £20
  • Thu 21 Jan, 19:30 - 21:00

    1 day
    The Tabernacle
    1 dayThu 19:30£20
    AshleyScott LaytonThe Tabernacle
    AshleyScott Layton
    £20
  • Sun 24 Jan, 14:45 - 16:15

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 daySun 14:45£20
    StephenDavidsonCity Academy
    StephenDavidson
    £20
  • Thu 11 Mar, 19:30 - 21:00

    1 day
    The Tabernacle
    1 dayThu 19:30£20
    AshleyScott LaytonThe Tabernacle
    AshleyScott Layton
    £20
  • Thu 29 Apr, 19:30 - 21:00

    1 day
    The Tabernacle
    1 dayThu 19:30£20
    AshleyScott LaytonThe Tabernacle
    AshleyScott Layton
    £20
  • Thu 13 May, 18:00 - 19:30

    1 day
    Church of the Nazarene
    1 dayThu 18:00£20
    ActingTutorsChurch of the Nazarene
    ActingTutors
    £20

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