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65 Short courses in Drama in United Kingdom

Action - Introduction to Film Studies
This Action - Introduction to Film Studies course from UCL Summer School will introduce you to the discipline of film studies by focusing on the main theoretical and technical aspects of filmmaking.
Acting - An Introduction
Explore various acting techniques with this Acting - An Introduction short course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Acting - Shakespeare
Discover how to bring heightened language to life in performance with this Acting - Shakespeare short course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Playwriting - An Introduction
Meeting once a week for eight intensive lessons this Playwriting - An Introduction course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is an exciting opportunity to work with an established playwright to explore the fundamentals of writing a play.
Playwriting - Intermediate
In this Playwriting - Intermediate short course offered at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama students will be meeting once a week for eight intensive lessons.
Playwriting for Performers - The Solo Show (online)
Working with an established playwright with experience in performing solo shows this course will give you the tools to create your own monologue play. The Playwriting for Performers - The Solo Show (online) programme is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Acting - An Introduction (Stage 1)
Whether you are a complete beginner to acting or an enthusiastic amateur, this practical Acting - An Introduction (Stage 1) workshop from the Arts University Bournemouth will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills, giving you the confidence to act as a believable character in any medium.
Pop Dance Boot Camp
Your favorite song is playing. Your friends are on the dance floor. You’d love to join them. But you don’t know any cool moves and you feel awkward when you dance. International Open Academy offers the Pop Dance Boot Camp programme.
Residential Drama Summer School for Ages 13-17
Join us for a vibrant Residential Drama Summer School for Ages 13-17 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama designed for young people passionate about acting and theatre-making.
Writing for Screen - Level 1
This Writing for Screen - Level 1 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will develop your creative writing skills and provide you with inspiration to translate an idea into a screenplay.
Introduction to Directing - First Steps
The Introduction to Directing - First Steps programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will introduce you to the role of a director.
Introduction to Theatre Sound Engineering
The Introduction to Theatre Sound Engineering programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will provide the perfect introduction to sound engineering for the theatre.
Dramatic Writing
Do you have some great ideas but you’re not sure where to start? This online Dramatic Writing course from Warnborough College will guide you in the right direction.
Level 1 - Acting - For Camera (online)
Work with a film industry professional, prepare and work on monologues, duologues and scenes from a range of television, commercial and film genres. The Level 1 - Acting - For Camera (online) programme is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Acting and Creating Theatre (Stage 2)
This advanced Acting and Creating Theatre (Stage 2) course at the Arts University Bournemouth has been designed to challenge students who already possess some experience in acting and performance or may have already completed our ‘Acting for Beginners and Improvers’ short course.
Festival Creation - An Introduction (online)
From a large multi-stage music festival to a local performing arts festival, this Festival Creation - An Introduction (online) course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama teaches you how to take an idea for a festival of any genre and make it a reality.
Set Design for Performance
This Set Design for Performance course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an introduction to the creative process of set design for live performance: site-specific work, theatre, musical or opera.
Movement - An Introduction
This is a fun, invigorating and practical Movement - An Introduction course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama which meets one night per week where you can develop your practice in movement for acting, performing and every day life.
Audition Techniques
This demanding and highly practical Audition Techniques short course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama will help you develop and craft your audition skills.
Interpreting Shakespeare - A Modern Retrospective
Take a journey through the brilliant works of Shakespeare with Lucinda Dawkins during this Interpreting Shakespeare - A Modern Retrospective programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.