13 theatre acting classes in London

Compare in-person theatre acting classes by level, schedule, topic and start date

Reviewed by John-Pierre Clark

13 classes found

ClassesProviderNext startScheduleDurationPriceTeacherVenue
City Academy Debut Theatre Company
7 Sept 2026
18:30 - 21:15165 min class
Short course10 weeks
£545.00
Starting Shakespeare
14 Sept 2026
19:00 - 20:3090 min class
Short course5 days
£350.00
ActingTeacher
Acting Shakespeare
16 Sept 2026
18:30 - 21:00150 min class
Short course6 weeks
£229.00
Acting Diploma (Level 3)
19 Sept 2026
10:00 - 21:30690 min class
Long course42 weeks
£3,450.00
City Academy Assemble Theatre Company
23 Sept 2026
18:45 - 21:30165 min class
Short course10 weeks
£535.50
Shakespeare: Scene Workout
12 Oct 2026
19:00 - 21:002 hour class
Short course5 days
£400.00
ActingTeacher
Technique Workshops: Classical Text
19 Oct 2026
10:00 - 17:00Monday& Tuesday
2 day course2 days
£370.00
ActingTeacher
City Lit Theatre Company: Cinderella
26 Oct 2026
18:30 - 21:303 hour class
Short course6 weeks
£399.00
Shakespeare: Acting the Verse
26 Oct 2026
19:00 - 21:002 hour class
Short course5 days
£400.00
ActingTeacher
Play-reading
3 Nov 2026
14:30 - 16:302 hour class
Short course6 weeks
£179.00
Starting Shakespeare
9 Nov 2026
19:00 - 20:3090 min class
Short course5 days
£350.00
ActingTeacher
Technique Workshops: Classical Text
7 Dec 2026
10:00 - 17:00Monday& Tuesday
2 day course2 days
£370.00
ActingTeacher
Classical Page to Stage
7 Dec 2026
10:00 - 18:008 hour class
Short course6 days
£1,200.00
ActingTeacher
  • Starts Mon 7 Sept

    City Academy Debut Theatre Company

    Mon 7 Sep, 18:30 - 21:1510 weeks
    City AcademyActingCity Academy
    10 weeksMon 18:30£545
    LinnJohanssonCity Academy
    LinnJohansson
    City AcademyFarringdon
    £545
  • Starts Mon 14 Sept

    Starting Shakespeare

    Mon 14 Sep, 19:00 - 20:305 days
    RADAActingOnline
    5 daysMon 19:00£350
    ActingTeacherOnline
    ActingTeacher
    Online
    £350
  • Starts Wed 16 Sept

    Acting Shakespeare

    Wed 16 Sep, 18:30 - 21:006 weeks
    City LitActingKeeley Street
    6 weeksWed 18:30£229
    RobertCavanahKeeley Street
    RobertCavanah
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £229
  • Starts Sat 19 Sept

    Acting Diploma (Level 3)

    Sat 19 Sep, 10:00 - 21:3042 weeks
    City LitActingKeeley Street
    42 weeksSat 10:00£3,450
    JayneDennyVernonThompsonMartinWimpressKeeley Street
    JayneDenny
    VernonThompson
    MartinWimpress
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £3,450
  • Starts Wed 23 Sept

    City Academy Assemble Theatre Company

    Wed 23 Sep, 18:45 - 21:3010 weeks
    City AcademyActingCity Academy
    10 weeksWed 18:45£535.50
    AshleyScott LaytonCity Academy
    AshleyScott Layton
    City AcademyFarringdon
    £535.50
  • Starts Mon 12 Oct

    Shakespeare: Scene Workout

    Mon 12 Oct, 19:00 - 21:005 days
    RADAActingOnline
    5 daysMon 19:00£400
    ActingTeacherOnline
    ActingTeacher
    Online
    £400
  • Starts Mon 19 Oct

    Technique Workshops: Classical Text

    Mon 19 Oct, 10:00 - 17:002 days
    RADAActing16 Chenies Street
    2 daysMon 10:00£370
    ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
    ActingTeacher
    16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
    £370
  • Starts Mon 26 Oct

    City Lit Theatre Company: Cinderella

    Mon 26 Oct, 18:30 - 21:306 weeks
    City LitActingKeeley Street
    6 weeksMon 18:30£399
    VernonThompsonKeeley Street
    VernonThompson
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £399
  • Starts Mon 26 Oct

    Shakespeare: Acting the Verse

    Mon 26 Oct, 19:00 - 21:005 days
    RADAActingOnline
    5 daysMon 19:00£400
    ActingTeacherOnline
    ActingTeacher
    Online
    £400
  • Starts Tue 3 Nov

    Play-reading

    Tue 3 Nov, 14:30 - 16:306 weeks
    City LitActingKeeley Street
    6 weeksTue 14:30£179
    SimonBowenKeeley Street
    SimonBowen
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £179
  • Starts Mon 9 Nov

    Starting Shakespeare

    Mon 9 Nov, 19:00 - 20:305 days
    RADAActingOnline
    5 daysMon 19:00£350
    ActingTeacherOnline
    ActingTeacher
    Online
    £350
  • Starts Mon 7 Dec

    Technique Workshops: Classical Text

    Mon 7 Dec, 10:00 - 17:002 days
    RADAActing16 Chenies Street
    2 daysMon 10:00£370
    ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
    ActingTeacher
    16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
    £370
  • Starts Mon 7 Dec

    Classical Page to Stage

    Mon 7 Dec, 10:00 - 18:006 days
    RADAActing16 Chenies Street
    6 daysMon 10:00£1,200
    ActingTeacher16 Chenies Street
    ActingTeacher
    16 Chenies StreetLondon WC1E 7EX
    £1,200

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Frequently asked questions

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 13 acting classes in London. These include Theatre Acting from 3 London providers.

Which London providers offer acting classes?

Learn.London currently lists acting classes from 3 London providers, including RADA, City Lit and City Academy. 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 8 evening acting classes and 1 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 £179 to £3450, 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.