Home›Acting Classes›Acting Taster classes›Acting Taster Classes Acting Taster Classes BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS If you are curious about Acting Classes but not sure where to begin, or you have taken a course and are wondering what comes next, our Acting Taster Class is the perfect way to explore your options. This one-off practical workshop is open to complete beginners as well as those with some experience. You will explore core acting techniques such as voice, movement and script work in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Led by an experienced tutor who is also a professional actor, the class gives you the chance to try acting for yourself. Enjoy practical exercises, meet like-minded people and discover which of our courses - from Beginners to Improvers, Screen Acting, Theatre Companies or Foundation training - would be best for you. All Acting classes are delivered in an encouraging and safe group setting giving you the chance to express yourself and have fun whilst doing so. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS TASTER Take your first step into acting and discover how creativity, confidence and connection can come alive in the room.: You will learn in a safe and welcoming space where everyone is encouraged to participate. You will enjoy a taster of our professional training approach with practical exercises you can try straight away. You will receive personal guidance from an experienced tutor who can recommend the right course for you. You will meet and connect with people who share your interest in acting. You will build self-confidence and creativity that you can apply on stage and beyond. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 09 Jul 2026 Thu 18:30-20:00 90 mins Alasdair Hankinson WAC Arts £10.00 50% OFF Book Now 13 Jul 2026 Mon 18:15-19:45 90 mins Gabriel Akamo City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 16 Jul 2026 Thu 19:30-21:00 90 mins Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £14.00 30% OFF Book Now 02 Aug 2026 Sun 12:00-13:30 90 mins Stephen Davidson City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 09 Aug 2026 Sun 12:30-14:30 90 mins Stephen Davidson City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 09 Jul 09 Jul 2026 £10.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Alasdair Hankinson Venue: WAC Arts Offer:50% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Jul 13 Jul 2026 £20.00 Day:Mon Time:18:15-19:45 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Gabriel Akamo Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Jul 16 Jul 2026 £14.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: The Tabernacle Offer:30% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 02 Aug 02 Aug 2026 £20.00 Day:Sun Time:12:00-13:30 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Aug 09 Aug 2026 £20.00 Day:Sun Time:12:30-14:30 Duration:90 mins 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 USEFUL INFORMATION 1 Do I need to bring anything? No, just wear comfortable clothing you can move in. 2 Is this suitable for complete beginners? Yes, the class is designed for all levels, including absolute beginners. 3 What if I am not sure which course to take after this? Your tutor will talk you through the options and help you decide. 4 Can I attend more than one taster? Yes absolutely. You are welcome to book another if you would like to try a different focus or tutor. 5 Next steps after your taster Once you have experienced the class, choose the route that suits your goals and pace: Beginners Acting – build core techniques in a supportive course. Acting Improvers – develop your skills and confidence with structured progression. Screen Acting – focus on performance for camera; you can also explore the Screen Acting 4 Week Intensive. Theatre Companies – rehearse and perform with a company alongside like-minded actors. Foundation & Intensive Courses – deepen your training through focused programmes such as the Acting Foundation (5 days). Want to learn more? After you have completed your taster - we recommend continuing your journey with one of the following courses: Acting Classes for Beginners Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction Improvisation Classes – Level 1 Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Alasdair HankinsonGabriel AkamoAshley Scott LaytonStephen DavidsonWarren RusherActing TutorsAnnette Flynn Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 09 Jul 2026 Thu 18:30-20:00 90 mins Alasdair Hankinson WAC Arts £10.00 50% OFF Book Now 13 Jul 2026 Mon 18:15-19:45 90 mins Gabriel Akamo City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 16 Jul 2026 Thu 19:30-21:00 90 mins Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £14.00 30% OFF Book Now 02 Aug 2026 Sun 12:00-13:30 90 mins Stephen Davidson City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 09 Aug 2026 Sun 12:30-14:30 90 mins Stephen Davidson City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 29 Aug 2026 Sat 11:30-13:00 90 mins Warren Rusher City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 03 Sep 2026 Thu 19:30-21:00 90 mins Ashley Scott Layton The Tabernacle £20.00 Book Now 07 Sep 2026 Mon 18:30-20:00 90 mins Acting Tutors Union Theatre £20.00 Book Now 08 Sep 2026 Tue 18:20-19:50 90 mins Acting Tutors WAC Arts £20.00 Book Now 13 Sep 2026 Sun 10:15-11:45 90 mins Annette Flynn City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 07 Oct 2026 Wed 19:45-21:15 90 mins Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 22 Oct 2026 Thu 19:30-21:00 90 mins Acting Tutors The Tabernacle £20.00 Book Now 23 Oct 2026 Fri 18:30-20:00 90 mins Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 24 Nov 2026 Tue 18:30-20:00 90 mins Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 12 Dec 2026 Sat 14:15-15:45 90 mins Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 15 Dec 2026 Tue 19:45-21:15 90 mins Acting Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 09 Jul 09 Jul 2026 £10.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Alasdair Hankinson Venue: WAC Arts Offer:50% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Jul 13 Jul 2026 £20.00 Day:Mon Time:18:15-19:45 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Gabriel Akamo Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Jul 16 Jul 2026 £14.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: The Tabernacle Offer:30% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 02 Aug 02 Aug 2026 £20.00 Day:Sun Time:12:00-13:30 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Aug 09 Aug 2026 £20.00 Day:Sun Time:12:30-14:30 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Stephen Davidson Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 29 Aug 29 Aug 2026 £20.00 Day:Sat Time:11:30-13:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Warren Rusher Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Sep 03 Sep 2026 £20.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Ashley Scott Layton Venue: The Tabernacle BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Sep 07 Sep 2026 £20.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: Union Theatre BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Sep 08 Sep 2026 £20.00 Day:Tue Time:18:20-19:50 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: WAC Arts BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Sep 13 Sep 2026 £20.00 Day:Sun Time:10:15-11:45 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Annette Flynn Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Oct 07 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Wed Time:19:45-21:15 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 22 Oct 22 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Thu Time:19:30-21:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: The Tabernacle BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 23 Oct 23 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 24 Nov 24 Nov 2026 £20.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Dec 12 Dec 2026 £20.00 Day:Sat Time:14:15-15:45 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Dec 15 Dec 2026 £20.00 Day:Tue Time:19:45-21:15 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Acting 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 Taster Classes' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833. CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) Want to learn more? After you have completed your taster - we recommend continuing your journey with one of the following courses: Acting Classes for Beginners Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction Improvisation Classes – Level 1 WAC Arts Closest Station: Belsize Park Closest Bus Stop: Finchley Road Station View Details Get Directions City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions The Tabernacle Closest Station: Westbourne Park / Notting Hill Gate Closest Bus Stop: Brunel Estate View Details Get Directions Union Theatre Closest Station: Southwark / Borough Closest Bus Stop: Great Suffolk Street View Details Get Directions Want to learn more? After you have completed your taster - we recommend continuing your journey with one of the following courses: Acting Classes for Beginners Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction Improvisation Classes – Level 1 All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. 👤 Alasdair Hankinson View Profile Gabriel Akamo View Profile Ashley Scott Layton View Profile Stephen Davidson View Profile Warren Rusher View Profile Acting Tutors View Profile Annette Flynn View Profile Want to learn more? After you have completed your taster - we recommend continuing your journey with one of the following courses: Acting Classes for Beginners Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction Improvisation Classes – Level 1
