Home›Acting Classes›Acting›Acting Beginners Course Acting Beginners Course BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Gift Course Start your acting journey with our popular Acting Beginners Course. Whether you're looking to boost confidence, express yourself creatively or take that first step towards a career in the industry - Acting Beginners is the place to start. In this dynamic course you will learn the fundamentals of acting as you embody unique characters in an encouraging group setting. Explore and develop your talents as you dissect what makes a great story and learn to bring characters to life - as only you can. Your industry tutor will create a supportive space for you to experiment, have fun, and connect with your fellow actors. No pressure and absolutely no previous acting experience is necessary - the course is designed for those new to the craft. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE More than an acting class, this is your opportunity to unlock your creativity and discover what you can bring to the stage. Boost Your Confidence: Discover how freeing and empowering it can be to speak and move in front of others Improve Communication Skills: Learn to listen, respond, and express yourself more clearly Explore Your Creativity: Use acting as a creative outlet in a relaxed and judgement-free environment Connect With Others: Meet like-minded people and work collaboratively through shared exercises and performance Lay the Groundwork: Build a solid foundation for more advanced acting classes or future performance opportunities Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 11 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 Sat 10:00-12:00 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 20 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 Mon 18:15-20:15 6 weeks Gabriel Akamo City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 Thu 18:20-19:50 8 weeks Stephen Davidson WAC Arts £250.00 Book Now 23 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 Thu 19:30-21:30 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £225.00 10% OFF Book Now 09 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 Sun 12:30-14:30 6 weeks Stephen Davidson City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 11 Jul 11 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 £250.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-12:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Jul 20 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 £250.00 Day:Mon Time:18:15-20:15 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Gabriel Akamo Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Jul 23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:18:20-19:50 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: WAC Arts BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Jul 23 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 £225.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: The Tabernacle Offer:10% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Aug 09 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Sun Time:12:30-14:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Group Exercises Build trust, confidence and teamwork through practical drama games and group acting exercises. Improvisation Skills Learn how to think on your feet, respond in the moment and explore spontaneity in performance. Core Acting Tools Discover essential acting methods and techniques used by professional actors to create engaging work. Voice and Movement Develop vocal clarity, physical awareness and stage presence through practical exercises. Character Development Explore techniques for creating believable, expressive and engaging characters. Scene Work Rehearse and perform scenes from plays in a safe, supportive and constructive environment. Useful Information 1 Do I need any acting experience to join? Not at all. This course is designed specifically for beginners. Whether you're completely new to acting or returning after a break, you'll be supported from day one. 2 What should I wear to class? Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. No special costumes or equipment are required. 3 What if I’m nervous or shy? That’s totally normal! Many people join this course to overcome stage fright or build confidence. The atmosphere is friendly, and many exercises are designed to help you feel relaxed and supported. 4 Can I take this course again? Absolutely. Many students repeat the course to continue building confidence and deepen their skills before moving on to the next level. 5 What’s next after this course? If you’d like to keep going, you can audition for our longer beginner-level course: The Debut Theatre Company, which culminates in a live studio performance to an invited audience. Excited to get started? Professional actor and City Academy tutor Phoebe Sparrow has shared her 10 top tips for beginners starting their acting journey. Other Acting Beginners Options Interested in attending a different course? We have a range of other Beginners level courses within the department. Theatre Companies Theatre Companies Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction Acting Classes Acting Classes SEE ALL BEGINNERS ACTING CLASSES Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Ashley Scott LaytonGabriel AkamoStephen DavidsonMadeleine WalkerSamuel KeefeScott SparrowRichard WinsorActing TutorsAnnette FlynnKarina Fernandez Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 11 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 Sat 10:00-12:00 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 20 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 Mon 18:15-20:15 6 weeks Gabriel Akamo City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 Thu 18:20-19:50 8 weeks Stephen Davidson WAC Arts £250.00 Book Now 23 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 Thu 19:30-21:30 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £225.00 10% OFF Book Now 09 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 Sun 12:30-14:30 6 weeks Stephen Davidson City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 12 Aug 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 Wed 18:30-20:30 6 weeks Madeleine Walker City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 21 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 Fri 18:20-20:20 6 weeks Samuel Keefe City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 22 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026 Sat 10:00-12:00 6 weeks Scott Sparrow City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 Sat 10:00-16:30 2 days Richard Winsor City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 10 Sep 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 Thu 19:30-21:30 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £250.00 Book Now 14 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 Mon 18:30-20:30 6 weeks Acting Tutors Union Theatre £250.00 Book Now 15 Sep 2026 - 03 Nov 2026 Tue 18:20-19:50 8 weeks Acting Tutors WAC Arts £250.00 Book Now 19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 Sat 10:00-16:30 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Annette Flynn City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 03 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-12:00 6 weeks Karina Fernandez City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 29 Oct 2026 - 03 Dec 2026 Thu 19:30-21:30 6 weeks Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £250.00 Book Now 31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-16:30 2 days Annette Flynn City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 06 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Fri 18:30-20:30 6 weeks Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 14 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Sat 10:00-12:00 6 weeks Karina Fernandez City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-16:30 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 19 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 Sat 10:00-16:30 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Annette Flynn City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 11 Jul 11 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 £250.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-12:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Jul 20 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 £250.00 Day:Mon Time:18:15-20:15 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Gabriel Akamo Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Jul 23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:18:20-19:50 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: WAC Arts BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Jul 23 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 £225.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: The Tabernacle Offer:10% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Aug 09 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Sun Time:12:30-14:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Aug 12 Aug 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Madeleine Walker Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Aug 21 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Fri Time:18:20-20:20 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Samuel Keefe Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 22 Aug 22 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026 £250.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-12:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Scott Sparrow Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 29 Aug 29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 £225.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:2 days Tutor: Richard Winsor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 10 Sep 10 Sep 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: The Tabernacle BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Sep 14 Sep 2026 - 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