Acting: An Introduction

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Course Title

Acting: An Introduction

Whether you’re hoping to pursue a career as an actor, or you’re just looking for a fun way to learn some new skills and to widen your social network, this first course in our programme is for you. 

Course Content
  • Explore various acting techniques
  • Look at characterisation using imagination and improvisation
  • Rehearse a scene from a play
  • Enhance skills in working supportively with others
  • Discover the role of body and voice in acting
  • Work with experienced tutors who will nurture your confidence and creativity
Course Fee - £575
Course Dates

Tuesday 23 April - Thursday 13 June

8 weeks, 16 sessions (Tue - Thu) | Book your place


Booking Information

Our courses are available on a first come, first served basis in order of payment.

To secure a place, please take the following steps:

  • Read through our Terms and Conditions before booking
  • Click on ‘Book your place’ above. Please make sure you are booking for the correct course and option (i.e. Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu if more than one option is available)
  • Click ‘Select’ and follow the steps through to the completion of booking
  • If your preferred dates are sold out, you can click ‘Join Waiting List’ and we will let you know if a place becomes available
  • Everyone regardless of prior experience or training
  • People who are new to acting
  • People who are looking for a creative way to improve their confidence and public speaking skills
  • Actors who want to brush up their skills
Days Various. The course consists of 16 sessions in total and is delivered twice a week for 8 weeks.
TimesAll times listed are either GMT or GMT +1 (depending on the time of year).
AgeThe minimum age is 18 on the first day of the course. There is no upper age limit.
Max. class size16 students
Course DeliveryAll of the Evening Courses take place onsite at our Swiss Cottage campus in London. 
International students

We welcome International Students to our courses, however please ensure you are on the correct visa.

As our Evening Courses are classed as part-time, non-accredited short courses they are not eligible for a Tier 4 Student Visa however you may be eligible for a Short Term Study Visa.

Language requirementsApplicants must be confident speaking and reading English to a conversational level (IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent). You may be expected to read texts/scripts that have advanced vocabulary.
AttendanceDue to the structure and the collaborative nature of the courses, full attendance is requested.
RefundsWe are able to offer a full refund up until 14 days before the course begins. After this, the course will become fully non-refundable.
Cancellations Central reserves the right to cancel this course if we do not meet the minimum number of participants. In this instance, a full refund will be made to you. We are unable to refund any other costs you may have incurred.

What our students say...

“I really enjoyed the course! I was a little apprehensive about what to expect, but the tutor made everyone feel at ease. I loved his whole ethos of ‘anyone can act’. The group were a lovely friendly bunch and it was a pleasure to work with everyone each week :)”   

Short Course Student, 2022

“Really engaging class - the value for money was beyond amazing!”

Short Courses Student, 2022

“This course re-ignited my passion for acting and for life!”  

Short Courses Student, 2022

“The teaching is so wonderful and refreshing!! The tutor is patient and supportive, but really knows how to motivate her students. She’s great at building confidence and keeping lessons fun and engaging through a variety of activities that improves our skills!”  

Short Courses Student, 2022

Recent Tutors

Adam Karim

Adam trained as an Actor at Manchester School of Theatre (MMU). Adam has taught acting at Central, ALRA South & The Hope Mill Theatre & has a background in applied theatre.

Alex Bell

Alex in an Actor Trainer and Coach with a specialist interest in how clowning and play can be effective in actor training.
In 2019 he delivered a TEDx talk titled 'Why clowning is the most important thing ever (in actor training)'

Emily Moonesinghe

Emily is an actor trainer who works extensively with both student and professional actors across both theatre and musical theatre, specialising in character development and text based working practises.

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