Home›Acting Classes›Storytelling classes›Storytelling Course Storytelling Course BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms, playing a crucial part in creative endeavours and social dynamics. This Storytelling Course will help you craft and share stories with confidence and flair. Our course explores practical techniques for creating, shaping, and performing a variety of stories for different audiences. Whether you want to captivate a crowd, engage one-on-one, or bring more colour and personality to your professional communication, you’ll develop your own authentic storytelling style with this practical course. Guided by an experienced acting and vocal coach, you’ll learn how to craft compelling narratives, use your voice and body to bring them to life, and connect deeply with your audience, in personal, occupational, and performance settings. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Use narrative techniques to craft stories that make an impact. Explore story types and narrative structures that draw and maintain attention Broaden your oral storytelling abilities with vocal and physical performance skills Enhance your communication skills for use in social, professional, and creative contexts Unlock your creativity by exploring multiple genres and developing your own style of storytelling Connect with others by sharing stories in a supportive, collaborative group Boost your confidence, overcome nerves and leave a lasting positive impact Learn practical exercises and receive real-time feedback - every step of the way Performance Skills Develop your performance technique while learning how to shape a story from beginning to end. Confidence and Clarity Build confidence speaking aloud and learn how to hold an audience’s attention with clarity and focus. Voice, Movement and Space Use your voice, body and performance space to bring stories vividly to life. Audience Awareness Adapt your storytelling style to suit different audiences, settings and situations. Story Structure Explore narrative structure, characterisation and the power of language to make your stories more engaging. Creative Range Experiment with different genres and styles, expanding your confidence and imagination as a storyteller. Spontaneity and Instinct Access spontaneity and creative instinct to keep your storytelling fresh, natural and authentic. Final Performance Perform a story of your choice in the final session and receive supportive feedback from your tutor. Useful information 1 Do I need any previous experience? No, this Storytelling course is open to complete beginners as well as those who have some performance or public speaking experience. 2 What should I bring? Just yourself and, only if you like, some ideas of stories you’d like to explore. All exercises and materials will be provided. 3 Will I have to perform in front of the group? Yes, you'll be given the opportunity to tell stories in front of the group to build your performance skills. Your tutor will always create a supportive and encouraging environment where it's safe to try new things. 4 What happens at the end of the course? You will use the skills you've learned to tell a story of your choice in front of the group and receive feedback from your tutor. Your tutor can also recommend next steps to help you continue developing your skills. Popular options include: Acting BeginnersVoice Training for BusinessStand-Up ComedyPublic Speaking Want to learn more? Many students use the Storytelling Course as a springboard into further creative training across performance, writing and communication. Whether you want to continue building confidence, develop your voice or explore specialist areas such as acting, improvisation or creative writing, our courses can help you take the next step. Improvisation Classes Acting Classes Writing Courses Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest 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 places on the same 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) Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest 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. Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest
