Short Courses - Daytime

Short Courses - Daytime

ACT Brighton and The Lantern Theatre received funding from the Department for Culture and Health to run a programme of daytime performing arts classes.

Come and get creative with our new programme of daytime community performing arts classes! No Upper Age Limit, Classes for Mature Learners. Meet for coffee and cake, before or after classes, in our friendly Cafe at 77 St James’s Street

There are a mixture of courses (6 week blocks) and classes (4 week blocks) - some of which offer drop ins.

You can see more details and book the courses at our sister website ACT Brighton.

Age Positive Stage Acting Workshop Intermediate Level

Tutor: Daniel Finlay

All the world’s a stage and it’s never too late to be a player! Acting is a great way to boost confidence and memory while building connections over shared experiences.

This intermediate term of classes, taught in two 6 week blocks of 2 hour classes, is aimed at students who have already attended some drama classes and have started to use and understand the basic principles of acting and drama. It is a perfect follow on to our Beginners classes.

Students will explore working with text through a range of scripts and developing and applying acting tools and techniques. They will look at how to develop a character and there will be a small ‘show and tell’ in the last week of each term.

Although Block 1 will build on the work done in Block 2 you do not have to have done Block 1 to join Block 2. Students will explore different types of scripts and characters in each block.

Suggested age 50+.

Weekly on a Wednesday

Dates:

15th January - 19th February

5th March - 9th April

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Standard £120.00 / Concession £90.00 for six weeks of 2hr classes.

Drop in Standard £20 / Concession £15

If you are experiencing financial hardship and need to pay weekly or seeking a part funded place please contact us directly.

To book on this course please go to our sister website ACT Brighton.

Age Positive Stage Acting Workshop – Beginners Level

Tutor: Daniel Finlay

All the world’s a stage and it’s never too late to be a player! Acting is a great way to boost confidence and memory while building connections over shared experiences.

This intermediate term of classes, taught in two 6 week blocks of 2 hour classes, is aimed at students who have already attended some drama classes and have started to use and understand the basic principles of acting and drama. It is a perfect follow on to our Beginners classes.

Students will explore working with text through a range of scripts and developing and applying acting tools and techniques. They will look at how to develop a character and there will be a small ‘show and tell’ in the last week of each term.

Although Block 1 will build on the work done in Block 2 you do not have to have done Block 1 to join Block 2. Students will explore different types of scripts and characters in each block.

Suggested age 50+.

Weekly on a Wednesday

Dates:

15th January - 19th February

5th March - 9th April

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Standard £120.00 / Concession £90.00 for six weeks of 2hr classes.

Drop in Standard £20 / Concession £15

If you are experiencing financial hardship and need to pay weekly or seeking a part funded place please contact us directly

To book on this course please go to our sister website ACT Brighton.

Scene Study Class – Advanced

Scene Study is designed for experienced or professional actors seeking to keep their skills sharp while exploring and developing scene work in-depth.

In this course, you’ll be paired with a scene partner to work on a selected duologue, rehearsing and refining it each week under the guidance of tutor Daniel Finlay. You’ll perform in front of fellow participants, with opportunities to present multiple times in our small, focused group.

This is a hands-on rehearsal process, allowing you to benefit both from Daniel’s direction and from observing the growth of other scenes as they develop.

Before the first session, you and your scene partner will be assigned a pre-class task: choose a 2-3 minute scene you’re eager to explore for the next four weeks. Your choice can be from a play, a film, or even a scene you’ve transcribed from a recent viewing. Scenes must be no longer than 3 minutes (or about 2-3 pages); if they exceed this limit, you’ll need to trim them down to fit our time frame.

Note that this is a script-in-hand workshop; you don’t need to memorize your lines beforehand.

When we’re not working as actors, it’s vital to stay in practice—this class provides just that. Come prepared to improvise, to engage with the text, and to build genuine connections with your scene partner.

The class is capped at 8 participants to ensure everyone gets ample stage time.

Standard £80 / Concession £60 4 x 2hr classes

Fridays 11am-1pm

10th - 31st January

7th - 28th February

7th - 28th March

4th - 25th April

To book on this course please go to our sister website ACT Brighton.

Screen Acting / Acting for Camera

Step confidently into the world of screen acting with our beginner-friendly course, perfect for anyone eager to explore film and television acting. Across four two-hour sessions you will be introduced to the fundamentals of acting for film and television. Through guided scene work, interactive exercises, and supportive feedback, you'll learn essential techniques that will help you feel at ease in front of the camera. Whether you're pursuing a new hobby or envisioning a future in acting, this course offers a creative and encouraging space to get started.

Throughout the course, you'll develop essential skills from understanding character motivation to building an on-screen presence, each session provides the hands-on tools to help you bring characters to life. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the core skills to approach auditions, take direction, and work collaboratively on set.

No prior experience is needed—just bring your passion, curiosity, and willingness to learn!

Weekly on a Friday

Dates:

10th - 31st January

7th - 28th February

7th - 28th March

4th - 25th April

Time: 11am - 1pm

Standard £80.00 / Concession £60.00 for four week block of 2 hrs classes.

To book on this course please go to our sister website ACT Brighton.

Screen Acting / Acting for Camera Advanced Level

This intensive course will develop your skills and the discipline required to be ready to enter the real world of film and television acting. Using scene work and specialised exercises the course will increase your confidence and know-how, to feel ready and prepared when arriving on set.

Previous experience required. You need to have developed your skills while studying on an acting foundation or degree, or have completed an accredited acting course, or have equivalent industry experience.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:

• Speak English fluently and clearly.
• Read a script accurately.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.

Weekly on a Friday

Dates:

10th - 31st January

7th - 28th February

7th - 28th March

4th - 25th April

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Standard £80.00 / Concession £60.00 for four week block of 2 hrs classes.

To book on this course please go to our sister website ACT Brighton.