Home›Acting Classes›Acting›Acting Foundation Course – 5 Days Acting Foundation Course - 5 Days BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Whether you're looking to learn the basics of acting, improve your confidence, or simply have a fun and exciting week, our Acting Foundation Course - 5 Days offers an energetic and inspiring approach to performance. Over five consecutive days, you'll enjoy practical acting masterclasses and workshops, providing you with a solid foundation in acting. You’ll work the core acting techniques required to deliver a convincing performance and leave a lasting impression. Suitable for complete beginners or those getting back into acting after a break, this course is open to anyone 18+ with conversational English. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Spark your imagination and find your voice as a performer. Learn fundamental skills in both stage and screen performance Expand your performance range with voice and movement lessons Work with a team of professional tutors with real industry experience Develop transferable skills in communication, presentation and collaboration Discover which areas of acting you most enjoy and may wish to pursue further Leave with the tools and techniques to approach future training or auditions with confidence Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 14 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £476.00 20% OFF Book Now 19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 01 Mar 2027 - 05 Mar 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 14 Sep 14 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 £476.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 19 Oct 19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Dec 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Jan 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Mar 01 Mar 2027 - 05 Mar 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Character Development Create believable characters for stage and screen, learning how to make clear and confident performance choices. Script Work Learn how to approach scripts, understand scenes, and respond effectively to direction. Creative Performance Harness your imagination and creativity to bring more energy, detail and originality to your acting. Screen Acting Technique Explore key screen acting techniques, working with camera playback and feedback to refine your performance. Movement and Ensemble Skills Develop body language, movement confidence and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an ensemble. Voice Skills Use your voice safely and effectively, building tone, volume, control and range for performance. Musical Theatre Take part in musical theatre workshops that combine acting, singing and movement in a lively, practical setting. Shakespeare Understand the rhythm and technique of Shakespeare’s writing and demystify Shakespeare’s plays Improvisation Build improvisation skills to strengthen stagecraft, spontaneity, creativity and confidence in the moment. Meet our acting tutors Our Acting Foundation Course - 5 Days is led by a team of highly experienced theatre professionals, actors and directors all dedicated to nurturing the next generation of stage talent. Every tutor brings current, real-world theatre expertise directly into the studio, ensuring you train to the standards demanded by today's leading theatrical productions. You'll be guided by practitioners who have performed and directed in shows from prestigious regional theatres to the West End. With practical insights and professional experiences, they'll help you build technical proficiency and creative confidence. Receive personalised feedback and experience intensive workshops, while benefiting from direct access to theatre professionals. By the end of this course, you'll have received training, mentorship, and artistic inspiration. Scott Sparrow View More Gabriel Akamo View More Louise Fitzgerald View More Victoria Temple-Morris View More Linn Johansson View More Adam Hypki View More Amber Edwards View More Useful information 1 Do I need any previous acting experience? No, this course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some performance experience who want to refresh their skills. 2 What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, along with suitable footwear. Some sessions will be movement-based. 3 Do I need to prepare anything in advance? No preparation is required. All scripts and materials will be provided during the course. 4 What can I do after this course? After completing the Acting Foundation Course - 5 Days, you can continue your training with one of our higher-level acting courses at City Academy: Acting Improvers – progress your skills with more advanced scene work, character development and performance practice. Acting for Screen – refine your on-camera presence, work with playback and develop techniques specific to film and television. Screen Acting 4 Week Intensive course – commit to an intensive programme designed to prepare you for the world of screen. Want to learn more? Many students use the Acting Foundation Course - 5 Days as a springboard into further training across stage, screen and performance. Whether you want to continue building confidence, explore acting in more depth or focus on a specialist area such as screen acting, musical theatre or improvisation, our acting courses can help you take the next step. Acting Intensive – 4 Weeks Screen Acting Intensive – 5 days Screen Acting Intensive Course – 4 weeks Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Acting Foundation Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 14 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £476.00 20% OFF Book Now 19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 01 Mar 2027 - 05 Mar 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 16 Aug 2027 - 20 Aug 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 11 Oct 2027 - 15 Oct 2027 Mon 10:00-16:30 5 days (Monday - Friday) Acting Foundation Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 14 Sep 14 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 £476.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 19 Oct 19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Dec 07 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Jan 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Mar 01 Mar 2027 - 05 Mar 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 10 May 10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Aug 16 Aug 2027 - 20 Aug 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Oct 11 Oct 2027 - 15 Oct 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:30 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Acting Foundation Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Acting Foundation Course – 5 Days' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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