Screen Acting Fundamentals (Condensed)
Location
In Person, LAMDA
Course Fee
£505 (10% discount for LAMDA alumni)
Entry Requirements
No experience required, 18+
Course Dates
Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026
Course Times
10am – 5:30pm each day
Booking Deadline
Wednesday 7 October at 11:59pm (BST)
Explore the fundamental skills for acting on screen. Book now.
About the course
Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this three-day condensed version of our Screen Acting Fundamentals course, designed for anyone new to screen acting.
Working with an expert LAMDA screen tutor, you’ll explore how to develop a character for screen, and have the opportunity to watch back your work.
You’ll leave the course with an understanding of the fundamentals of screen acting technique.
What will I learn?
During your time on the course, you will:
- Explore the process of ‘solo prep’ for screen, working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Discover how to develop a character, and watch back your performance.
Is this course for me?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to try out screen acting, and is suitable for you whatever your experience of acting or performing. Our expert tutor will adapt to the specific requirements and experience of the cohort, and you can expect to be challenged and supported, whatever your prior experience.
You’ll get the most out of this course if you’re new to acting for screen.
We encourage applications from prospective students of all ages to this course, and we will endeavour to place students in pairs and groups where they’re working with others of a similar age.
This is a mixed level course, meaning participants will have a range of experiences.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Frequently asked questions
Need to ask a question? View our FAQ’s page or contact our Short Courses team on [email protected].
The tutor is to be confirmed. Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate
This course is for participants aged 18+.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Short Courses team on [email protected]
Apply for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £505
Application Fee: None
Alumni Discount
LAMDA alumni should book by first contacting [email protected], who will provide you with an individual link to begin your application. Learn more below.
Payment
When booking for this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book Now’ on this page to begin your booking.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you’re not eligible for this course, you’ll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you’d like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
LAMDA alumni can access a 10% discount on the total cost of the booking.
To access this LAMDA alumni discount, email us at [email protected]including the below information, and we’ll provide a bespoke application link:
- Full name
- Year of LAMDA graduation
- Your LAMDA course
- How many Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
- Which Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
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