Acting classes & courses in Brighton - Auditioning now for 2009...

ACT Opens a second site in Hove

The academy of creative training is ....

... the only Drama School on the South Coast offering a professional actor training
... a centre of artistic creativity with a unique approach to vocational acting courses
... consistently achieving a Graduate employment rate of 65%
... offering a range of courses for all ages from beginner to advanced
... developing its own Producing Theatre Company - the Brighton Theatre Collective
... friendly and well equipped rehearsal spaces for hire in central Brighton & Hove.

Our Unique Approach

We run on a non profit making basis so we can offer quality training at affordable rates. Our ethos is to provide access to professional Drama Training and acting classes for talented individuals who have been unable to follow traditional routes into the acting profession through lack of academic qualifications, financial restrictions or family responsibilities.

Courses run during the evenings and weekends so that students can earn a living or maintain family commitments. Students must be 18+ to apply to the Diploma and 16+ for the Foundation and all other adult courses. There is no upper age limit.

ACT Kids Theatre offers acting classes for children and young people from 6 to 18.

The ACT team is comprised of highly experienced, passionate and dedicated actors and directors. They bring their own current professional practice into the classroom, relish the opportunity to nurture new talent and are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inspiring creative environment.

The best and the brightest of Brighton's new acting talent

London:

Thursday 9th July 1.00pm

Jermyn Street Theatre
168 Jermyn Street, London W1


Brighton:

Saturday 18th July 7.30pm

Sallis Benney Theatre

Grand Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JY

Please Go to our showcase page for more details and to book tickets online.

Foundation in Acting Public Show

By William Shakespeare

Nightingale Theatre, 29-30 Surrey Street Brighton BN1 3PA
14th - 16th July 2009

Directed by Ralf Higgins

Shakespeare's dream turns nightmare in this contemporary, re-interpretation of the play.

Go to our what's on page for more details and to book tickets online.

The Crucible

by Arthur Miller
Pavilion Theatre, New Road, Brighton
28th - 30th March 2009
Directed by Steve North

Two Year Diploma students public production of The Crucible sold out for its run at the Pavilion Theatre, receiving much praise and good reviews.

"Motivation, dedication and hard work stand any production in better stead than fancy gimmicks, soap stars or other electronic wizardry. Add to the mix a highly competent director (Mr North) and you have a production well worth watching.

The people of Brighton voted with their feet and the production was sold out. It takes much more than just friends and family to do that in this theatre. Sarah Barfoot (Abigail Williams) who was brimming with a sexual tension that more than filled the stage and Amr Mallassi (John Proctor) are my "two" to watch out for here.

They stood out a mile in terms of talent and stage presence despite being amongst very good company indeed. I suggest they will have great careers ahead of them."

Howard Young, Theatre Editor,
The Brighton Magazine

For the full review and production photos please click here

ACT is now a registered Trinity Guildhall Examination Centre

Two Year Diploma: On completion of the course, and if successful in their assessments and examination, students will be awarded a Trinity Guildhall Speech and Drama Diploma (ATCL - Associate of Trinity College London).

This qualification is accredited in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by QCA, DELLS/WAG and CCEA respectively and has formal recognition in a number of other countries. This is a Level 4 qualification on the National Qualification Framework (equivalent to a Certificate in Higher Education).

From Sept 2009 Foundation and AKT students will also be eligible for entry to Trinity Guildhall Certificate and Grade examinations. More details to follow....