Acting Shakespeare

Course dates & times
Tuesday evenings on 23, 30 September, 7, 14, 21, 28* October 2025
7pm–9pm

About the course
This six-week evening course for beginners will give you the tools you need to approach and perform Shakespeare with confidence. The course will unravel and demystify Shakespeare’s language through practical exercises, identifying key acting clues within the text.

The course is taught by Guildhall School alumni Mariah Gale, one of the UK's leading classical actors and a recipient of the Ian Charleston Award (First Prize), the Time Out Live Award and the Critic's Choice Award. 

Who is the course for?

Anyone aged 18 and over interested in literature and acting who would like to discover more about playing Shakespeare.

This is a practical course. 

What can I expect?

• Unravel and demystify Shakespeare's language
• Learn what golden clues for an actor lie within Shakespeare's verse
• Experience the classical actor's approach through breathing techniques, vocal exercises and practical text work
• Interact with like-minded enthusiasts in six fun sessions to brighten up your week