Introduction to Acting Practice: Level 1

Course dates & times

Course 1
Tuesday evenings on 23 September, 7, 14, 21, 28 October and 4 November 2025
7pm–9pm

Course 2
Wednesday evenings 24 September, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 2025
7pm-9pm

About the course

This six-week evening course for beginners, will explore what "good acting" might be and how actors can achieve it. During the six sessions, you will work with the course tutor to develop truthfulness and connection to text.

Who is the course for?

• Anyone aged 18 and over thinking about going into acting or who has just started out
• No experience necessary; all you need is your enthusiasm!

What can I expect?

• Play games and be increasingly in the moment
• Explore the concept of acting through various exercises
• Use your imagination in scenes and simple improvisations
• Learn techniques to relax and ensure clear delivery and projection
• Investigate scenes for clues about the context and circumstances
• Work on short scenes from contemporary plays
• Use your own life experience to explore characters

There will be some small tasks to complete throughout the course, such as learning lines.

Attendance of all six sessions is strongly recommended to allow progression of learning and for the benefit of the group as a whole.

Do I need anything for the course?
We will be using Blank by Alice Birch as a set text. You will need to source your own physical copy (preferable) or an electronic format of the play to participate in the course.

" This course has been an absolute joy to take and experience."

– Participant, Introduction to Acting Practice Level 1, Spring 2025