I’m a complete beginner. Which acting class in London should I start with?

If you are completely new to acting, start with a beginner acting class, acting taster, introduction to acting or confidence-focused drama class. These classes are usually designed for adults with little or no experience and help you learn basic acting exercises, voice, movement, character work and scene work in a low-pressure setting.

Should I choose stage acting, screen acting or general acting first?

Choose general acting if you are new and want a broad introduction. Choose stage acting if you are interested in theatre, voice projection, live performance and working with scripts. Choose screen acting if you want to learn acting for camera, close-up work, self-tapes and more naturalistic performance. For most complete beginners, a general acting class is the safest first step.

What is the easiest acting class if I just want to try it once?

Look for an acting taster, one-day workshop or short beginner class. These are usually better than a long course if you want to try acting without committing to several weeks. A good first class should clearly say it is suitable for beginners or people with no previous acting experience.

Are acting classes good for confidence?

Yes. Acting classes can help with confidence because they give you practice speaking, listening, using your body, expressing emotion and responding to other people in the moment. A beginner-friendly acting class can be especially useful if you want to become more comfortable being seen, heard and present in a room.

Do I need to audition before joining an acting class?

Most beginner and recreational acting classes do not require an audition. Auditions are more common for professional training, advanced courses, drama school programmes or performance projects. Check the class level and entry requirements before booking.

How many acting classes are currently listed on Learn.London?

Learn.London currently lists 49 acting classes in London. These include Screen Acting from 3 London providers.

Which London providers offer acting classes?

Learn.London currently lists acting classes from 3 London providers, including City Academy, RADA and Morley College. Use the provider column in the table to compare drama schools, adult learning providers, acting studios and theatre training organisations by location, price, schedule and class type.

Can I find evening or weekend acting classes on Learn.London?

Yes. Learn.London currently lists 14 evening acting classes and 15 weekend acting classes in London. Use the day and time columns to compare acting classes that fit around work, study or other commitments.

Can I compare acting classes by price, location and duration?

Yes. The acting classes table lets you compare classes by price, location, provider, level, type, start date, day, time and duration. Prices currently range from £238.40 to £1100, based on the classes listed on Learn.London.

How do I use the table to find the most suitable acting class?

Start by filtering for your level, then narrow the table by acting type, day, time, location, price and duration. This helps you quickly separate beginner acting classes from screen acting, stage acting, improvisation, audition preparation, voice classes and longer performance-based courses.

49 screen acting classes in London

Classes	Next start	Schedule	Duration	Price	Teacher
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction	1 Aug 2026	10:00 - 13:003 hour class	Short course4 weeks	£238.40
Screen Acting - Level 1	3 Aug 2026	18:45 - 21:15150 min class	Short course5 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting - Level 2	4 Aug 2026	18:45 - 21:15150 min class	Short course5 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction	4 Aug 2026	18:45 - 21:15150 min class	Short course5 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction	15 Aug 2026	10:00 - 17:00Saturday& Sunday	Weekend course2 days	£298.00
Screen Acting - Level 3	16 Aug 2026	10:30 - 17:00390 min class	Short course4 weeks	£595.00
Intermediate Acting for Camera	17 Aug 2026	10:00 - 17:007 hour class	Short course6 days	£1,100.00	ActingTeacher
Acting for Camera	17 Aug 2026	10:00 - 17:007 hour class	Short course6 days	£1,100.00	ActingTeacher
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction	20 Aug 2026	18:45 - 21:15150 min class	Short course5 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting - Level 1	23 Aug 2026	10:00 - 13:003 hour class	Short course4 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting - Level 2	23 Aug 2026	14:00 - 17:003 hour class	Short course4 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting - Level 1	1 Sept 2026	18:45 - 21:15150 min class	Short course5 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting - Level 2	5 Sept 2026	10:00 - 13:003 hour class	Short course4 weeks	£298.00
Screen Acting Summer School	7 Sept 2026	10:00 - 16:30390 min class	Short course5 days	£695.00
Screen Acting Intensive - 5 days	7 Sept 2026	10:00 - 16:30390 min class	Short course5 days	£695.00
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction	7 Sept 2026	18:45 - 21:15150 min class	Short course5 weeks	£298.00
Acting for Camera: Saturdays	12 Sept 2026	10:00 - 17:007 hour class	Short course6 weeks	£1,100.00	ActingTeacher
Intermediate Acting for Camera: Saturdays	12 Sept 2026	10:00 - 17:007 hour class	Short course6 weeks	£1,100.00	ActingTeacher
Acting for Camera: evening intensive	21 Sept 2026	18:30 - 21:303 hour class	Short course2 weeks	£1,000.00	ActingTeacher
Acting for Camera	22 Sept 2026	14:00 - 16:30150 min class	Short course10 weeks	£295.00	ActingTeacher

Starts Sat 1 Aug
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction
Sat 1 Aug, 10:00 - 13:004 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
4 weeksSat 10:00£238.40
MirandaBellCity Academy
MirandaBell
City AcademyFarringdon
£238.40
Starts Mon 3 Aug
Screen Acting - Level 1
Mon 3 Aug, 18:45 - 21:155 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
5 weeksMon 18:45£298
DavidBlairCity Academy
DavidBlair
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Tue 4 Aug
Screen Acting - Level 2
Tue 4 Aug, 18:45 - 21:155 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
5 weeksTue 18:45£298
DarrenTigheCity Academy
DarrenTighe
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Tue 4 Aug
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction
Tue 4 Aug, 18:45 - 21:155 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
5 weeksTue 18:45£298
ScottSparrowCity Academy
ScottSparrow
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Sat 15 Aug
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction
Sat 15 Aug, 10:00 - 17:002 days
City AcademyActingCity Academy
2 daysSat 10:00£298
RichardWinsorCity Academy
RichardWinsor
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Sun 16 Aug
Screen Acting - Level 3
Sun 16 Aug, 10:30 - 17:004 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
4 weeksSun 10:30£595
DavidBlairCity Academy
DavidBlair
City AcademyFarringdon
£595
Starts Mon 17 Aug
Intermediate Acting for Camera
Mon 17 Aug, 10:00 - 17:006 days
RADAActing16 Chenies Street
6 daysMon 10:00£1,100
ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
ActingTeacher
16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
£1,100
Starts Mon 17 Aug
Acting for Camera
Mon 17 Aug, 10:00 - 17:006 days
RADAActing16 Chenies Street
6 daysMon 10:00£1,100
ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
ActingTeacher
16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
£1,100
Starts Thu 20 Aug
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction
Thu 20 Aug, 18:45 - 21:155 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
5 weeksThu 18:45£298
MirandaBellCity Academy
MirandaBell
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Sun 23 Aug
Screen Acting - Level 1
Sun 23 Aug, 10:00 - 13:004 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
4 weeksSun 10:00£298
MorganWatkinsCity Academy
MorganWatkins
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Sun 23 Aug
Screen Acting - Level 2
Sun 23 Aug, 14:00 - 17:004 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
4 weeksSun 14:00£298
MorganWatkinsCity Academy
MorganWatkins
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Tue 1 Sept
Screen Acting - Level 1
Tue 1 Sep, 18:45 - 21:155 weeks
City AcademyActingBleeding Heart Studios
5 weeksTue 18:45£298
A.RBleeding Heart Studios
A.R
Bleeding Heart StudiosEC1
£298
Starts Sat 5 Sept
Screen Acting - Level 2
Sat 5 Sep, 10:00 - 13:004 weeks
City AcademyActingCity Academy
4 weeksSat 10:00£298
MorganWatkinsCity Academy
MorganWatkins
City AcademyFarringdon
£298
Starts Mon 7 Sept
Screen Acting Summer School
Mon 7 Sep, 10:00 - 16:305 days
City AcademyActingCity Academy
5 daysMon 10:00£695
ScreenActingTutorsCity Academy
ScreenActing
City AcademyFarringdon
£695
Starts Mon 7 Sept
Screen Acting Intensive - 5 days
Mon 7 Sep, 10:00 - 16:305 days
City AcademyActingCity Academy
5 daysMon 10:00£695
ScreenActingTutorsCity Academy
ScreenActing
City AcademyFarringdon
£695
Starts Mon 7 Sept
Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction
Mon 7 Sep, 18:45 - 21:155 weeks
City AcademyActingBleeding Heart Studios
5 weeksMon 18:45£298
ScottSparrowBleeding Heart Studios
ScottSparrow
Bleeding Heart StudiosEC1
£298
Starts Sat 12 Sept
Acting for Camera: Saturdays
Sat 12 Sep, 10:00 - 17:006 weeks
RADAActing16 Chenies Street
6 weeksSat 10:00£1,100
ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
ActingTeacher
16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
£1,100
Starts Sat 12 Sept
Intermediate Acting for Camera: Saturdays
Sat 12 Sep, 10:00 - 17:006 weeks
RADAActing16 Chenies Street
6 weeksSat 10:00£1,100
ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
ActingTeacher
16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
£1,100
Starts Mon 21 Sept
Acting for Camera: evening intensive
Mon 21 Sep, 18:30 - 21:302 weeks
RADAActing16 Chenies Street
2 weeksMon 18:30£1,000
ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
ActingTeacher
16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
£1,000
Starts Tue 22 Sept
Acting for Camera
Tue 22 Sep, 14:00 - 16:3010 weeks
Morley CollegeActingWaterloo Campus
10 weeksTue 14:00£295
ActingTeacherWaterloo Campus
ActingTeacher
Waterloo Campus
£295

Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

Screen Acting - Level 1

Screen Acting - Level 2

Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

Screen Acting - Level 3

Intermediate Acting for Camera

Acting for Camera

Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

Screen Acting - Level 1

Screen Acting - Level 2

Screen Acting - Level 1

Screen Acting - Level 2

Screen Acting Summer School

Screen Acting Intensive - 5 days

Screen Acting Courses - An Introduction

Acting for Camera: Saturdays

Intermediate Acting for Camera: Saturdays

Acting for Camera: evening intensive

Acting for Camera

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