If you want to receive the high-quality education of our Degree program, but you aren’t necessarily interested in earning an accredited qualification then look no further than our Vocational Course.
In an intensive training experience, you will have the chance to study a wide range of disciplines and styles. This includes circus, physical theatre, movement, and creativity & devising with opportunities to develop performance skills for a range of different settings and audiences. You may also explore the various cultural, historical, and social contexts of circus and physical theatre.
The Vocational Course is a self-funded and non-accredited version of our Degree programme available to anyone over the age of 18. You will study alongside Degree students attending all the same classes – you just don’t have to submit the academic written work. The course aims to develop you as a well-rounded performer, giving you the opportunity to practice a range of circus disciplines. As a result, our focus is on breadth rather than encouraging you to specialise. You’ll also learn about the technical, practical and logistical elements of life as a professional circus performer, including managing and promoting your own work.
The Vocational Course can be done as a short course of three months (September – December, the first term of the FDA) or for a full year. It is possible to shadow all three years of the Degree programme as a Vocational student if you wish. Most Vocational students will begin in the first year working alongside Year 1 FDA students, however it is possible to go straight into the second year if you have a higher level of skill and experience. This option can be discussed at audition.
To apply for the Vocational Course you’ll need to demonstrate that you have the self-discipline to pursue a tough physical training regime and show prior experience in circus, dance, gymnastics, parkour/extreme sports or theatre. Beyond that, we are looking for creative and enthusiastic people willing to take risks, push themselves and be open to trying new things.
3-month short course: £3,000
Vocational course: £9,000 per year
A discount of 15% will be applied to any student who continues to a second or third year after completing one full year as a Vocational student.
Students on the one-year course are required to pay an additional annual Course Expenses fee of £100. Students on the short course pay a reduced fee of £60.
Please note that since these are private, unaccredited courses, Student Finance England (or similar) will not provide a loan for tuition fees or maintenance.
The aim of the course is to give you all the skills and methods necessary to create a character, whilst instilling renewed confidence in your development as an actor.
The course will be predominantly text based. You will be working on soliloquies, whilst receiving feedback, direction and support in a totally un pressurised environment. This course is aimed at giving confidence, not destroying it.
By The End Of the Course You Should Be Able To:
Use all the tools that you are given to create character in a new and insightful way.
Audition Doctor provides bespoke acting classes that are tailored to your individual needs; helping build confidence for your next audition in TV, Film or Theatre.
We provide a service that is unparalleled with a proven success rate for getting actors back into the professional workplace and offer a variety of acting classes, from 121’s, groups and workshops.
Introduction To Acting gives a priceless insight into the professional tricks of the trade from a working actress’s perspective. The course will be led by Tilly Blackwood, a working Actress in the Industry for the last 20 years. She teaches weekly audition master classes at the renowned Actors Centre in Central London and has founded Audition Doctor in order to meet overwhelming demand. Participants will be encouraged to give constructive feedback to one another as part of the learning process.
Introduction to Acting is open to anyone who has always had a secret desire to be an actor or for anyone who didn’t feel confident enough to ever give it a try.
West End Stage is the ultimate theatre summer school for 8 - 21 year olds.
This amazing week-long course, based in the heart of London, is led by West End stars and gives you the chance to make your West End debut at a world-famous West End theatre.
If you love performing, musical theatre, drama, singing and dance, this is the summer school for you.
Throughout the week you will be working towards your big performance, while taking part in an exciting mix of drama, singing and dance classes! You will also attend exclusive West End masterclasses and a trip to a West End musical.
Build your confidence, have fun and make friends for life!
Trinity Specialist College engages the services of a qualified Music Therapist from Music Therapy Works. The therapist works within the multi-agency team to assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities and cognitive skills through musical responses. The therapeutic process enables growth and development.
Individually tailored sessions using musical instruments of all descriptions allow students to develop the core learning skills associated with active listening and training in rhythm and harmony. Music used as a therapeutic tool helps students to practise concentrated self-control accompanied with the joy of participation, thus opening a wide spectrum of avenues for learning.
A dynamic theatre company for 11 – 18 year olds.
Each term the Young Company develop performance skills through free weekly workshops, before putting them into practice in professionally supported performances at Southwark Playhouse.
“YoCo offers people of different ages and backgrounds more than just a safe haven. It provides them with an opportunity to develop character, belief, creativity and passion. All these are things that set one apart in life, and Southwark is blessed for it! I saw myself grow in confidence, ability and knowledge. Now I take the experience with me wherever I go and wear it proudly as a badge of achievement”.
Teenage Stage is one of just a few, English speaking arts educational courses in Europe to partner with boarding schools. Ours is a traditional summer school that maintains the best of tradition whilst constantly introducing new ways to teach musical theatre, drama and film.
Each course is small and friendly, providing a complete drama or film school elective, where students learn from the finest teachers and, outside rehearsal room, enjoy an impressive and inclusive range of guest workshops, masterclasses and evening activities.
The beautiful surrounding areas provide a stunning location and safe environment for an exciting learning experience.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to Teenage Stage next summer!
Grab a £5 ticket for every production at the Almeida
Aged 25 or under? Get a £5 ticket for every production at the Almeida. If you have access requirements you can also book for our Audio Described, Captioned and Relaxed Environment performances for £5. Plus get 20% off all food and drink at the Almeida Café & Bar when you show a same-day £5 ticket.
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