Looking to hone your stage skills? Whether you’re interested in acting, dancing, or just performing on stage, this weekly Theatre Drop-In gives you space to stay creative, build confidence, and explore new approaches to performance.

Each session offers a fresh focus, from improv and ensemble work to devising and cabaret. Led by experienced facilitators who’ll help you experiment, play, and develop your craft in a supportive, relaxed environment. You can join every week or drop in whenever you can – each session stands alone.

WHAT DO I GET BY TAKING PART?

• A guided creative outlet once a week
• Meet other theatre makers and performers
• Learn from expert facilitators in a supportive, non-judgmental space
• Take away potential new ideas or inspiration for new work

WHO IS TEACHING THE PROJECT?

Phao May is a Movement Director, Director, Choreographer and Facilitator, working across stage and screen in London. She attained a foundation in Acting from RADA in 2014, and later an MA in Movement Directing and Teaching from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2022. She has collaborated with Soho Theatre, The Bush, and National Youth Theatre and created work for Edinburgh Fringe and The Vaults. Her creative work spans plays, devised work, commercials, music videos and live comedy, working with trained actors and musicians, community groups and comedians. 

Isaac Jordan is a theatre director, writer and facilitator. His work focuses on the intersection of community heritage, theatre and storytelling: exploring ways to celebrate and strengthen everyday communities. As well as working with the Roundhouse, he has collaborated with organisations including the Natural History Museum, SPID Theatre, the Pink Singers, UCL, Half Moon Theatre and Richmond Theatre.

Plus guests! We will also have guest tutors for some sessions who will bring their expertise from different elements of theatre and performance.

DO I NEED ANY PARTICULAR SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE TO TAKE PART?

You don’t need any specific skills, but this will be most relevant to people who have done at least a bit of theatre or dance before. Open to all levels – we welcome back people who have attended previous terms. 

HOW TO JOIN:

This is a drop in session, just come to the front desk of Roundhouse Studios and pay £2 on arrival. It’s first come first serve with limited spaces so we ask that you arrive fifteen minutes before the start time at the latest to sign in. Latecomers will be admitted only if there is space.

ESSENTIAL INFO:

• Dates: Wednesdays, 7 Oct – 9 Dec (no session 28 Oct)
• Time: 6.45–8.30pm (Arrive by 6.30pm at the latest to sign in)
• Ages: 18–25
• Location: Roundhouse Studios
• Price: £2 - If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support.

For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!