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Move beyond the basics and strengthen your ability to create powerful, believable performances.

Method Acting Improvers

Method Acting Improvers

Building on the foundations of Method Acting, this Method Acting Improvers course explores more challenging scenes, characters and texts, developing performances with greater detail, emotional truth and authenticity. Through deeper sense memory work, relaxation and observation techniques, you’ll learn how to connect more fully with complex material and bring richer, more human performances to life.

This course is designed to help you work with courage, spontaneity and depth, giving you the tools to create characters that feel honest, grounded and alive.

New to Method Acting?

If you’re new to the technique, we recommend starting with Method Acting – Beginners . This supportive introductory course will help you understand the foundations of Method Acting, explore key exercises and begin developing more truthful, emotionally connected performances.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

More than an improvers course, this is your chance to challenge yourself, deepen your craft and create performances that feel honest, spontaneous and alive.

  • Elevate your craft to gain mastery over the key tools of Method Acting.
  • Achieve greater authenticity and create performances that resonate with audiences
  • Strengthen your emotional connection to the material.
  • Build confidence with challenging scripts and demanding characters.
  • Receive individual feedback in a small class setting.
Detailed Character Work

Develop rich, detailed characters using Method Acting rehearsal techniques that support depth, truth and connection.

Script Analysis

Break down scripts with precision and purpose, helping you make clearer choices in rehearsal and performance.

Improvisation

Use improvisation to deepen scene work, unlock creativity and explore characters more freely.

Role Research

Research demanding roles to better understand the essence of the character, story and world of the text.

Emotional Truth

Find emotional truth in the text by connecting character work with your own lived experience.

Ensemble and Solo Work

Collaborate effectively in ensemble scenes and solo work, supported by guidance from your tutor.

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
27 Aug 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
Thu
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
George Taylor
City Academy, Farringdon
£275.00
03 Nov 2026 - 08 Dec 2026
Tue
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
City Academy, Farringdon
£275.00
27
Aug
27 Aug 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
£275.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: George Taylor
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
03
Nov
03 Nov 2026 - 08 Dec 2026
£275.00
Day:Tue
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Acting Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon

Useful information

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Do I need any previous experience?

Yes. This course is designed for those who have completed Method Acting – Beginners or have equivalent acting experience.

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Will I work on my own material?
You’ll work on a range of scenes and scripts provided by your tutor, chosen to challenge and inspire you.
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What can I do after this course?

What is Method Acting

Method Acting is a technique where actor project their own life experiences onto their characters. Find out why it is so popular especially in Hollywood.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
27 Aug 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
Thu
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
George Taylor
City Academy, Farringdon
£275.00
03 Nov 2026 - 08 Dec 2026
Tue
18:30-20:30
6 weeks
City Academy, Farringdon
£275.00
27
Aug
27 Aug 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
£275.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: George Taylor
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
03
Nov
03 Nov 2026 - 08 Dec 2026
£275.00
Day:Tue
Time:18:30-20:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Acting Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon

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)

City Academy, Farringdon
City Academy, Farringdon
Closest Station: Farringdon
Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden

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.

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George Taylor
Acting Tutors
Acting Tutors