Introduction to Acting Practice: Level 1
This six-week evening course for beginners, will explore what "good acting" might be and how actors can achieve it.
Bookings for Course 1 close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity.
Bookings for Course 2 close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Course 1: Tuesday evenings, 22 Sep – 27 Oct 2026 | Course 2: Wednesday evenings, 23 Sep – 28 Oct 2026
- Course times:
- 7pm–9pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £295
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Autumn Courses (September–November) | Evening Courses
Course info
Book Now for Course 1 (22 Sep - 27 Oct 2026)
Book Now for Course 2 (23 Sep - 28 Oct 2026)
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- View our terms and conditions
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Course 1
Tuesday evenings on 22, 29 September, 6, 13, 20, 27 October 2026
7pm–9pm*
*The final session on 27 October will last 2.5 hours.
Course 2
Wednesday evenings on 23, 30 September, 7, 14, 21, 28 October 2026
7pm–9pm*
*The final session on 28 October will last 2.5 hours.
About Introduction to Acting Practice: Level 1
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?
You can expect to:
- 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 use 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
Course Fee
£295
Book Now for Course 1 (22 Sep - 27 Oct 2026)
Book Now for Course 2 (23 Sep - 28 Oct 2026)
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- View our terms and conditions
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
- No prior experience required.
About the Course Tutors
Course 1 is taught by Patrick Osborne.
Patrick Osborne is an actor who graduated from Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2010. His theatre work includes Much Ado About Nothing and The Tempest (Shakespeare’s Globe), Comedy of Errors (RSC and Barbican), Shakespeare in Love (West End), Peter Pan (Open Air, Regents Park), Noises Off (UK tour), All My Sons, The Cherry Orchard and Kindertransport (Nottingham Playhouse), Accolade and After October (Finborough Theatre). TV and Film credits include Their Finest and The Borgias.
He has taught on the Foundation Course at ALRA and at Guildhall on the Acting Summer School and the Preliminary Acting Course, where he also facilitates workshops for the Access and Participation Department.
Tutor for Course 2 is TBC.
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