Level 2 Acting Course in Cambridge
- For those who have had previous acting experience or training
- For all ages over 18
Typically includes:
- Experiment with various acting techniques to deepen your craft and confidence
- Learn personal warm-up routines for vocal and physical preparedness.
- Introduction to Monologues
- Devise your own scene from an actor’s perspective
- Develop independence in rehearsing, auditioning, and character-building.
- Explore Uta Hagen, Ken Rea, animal studies, monologues, physical theatre, and Shakespeare
Course details:
Duration10 week course (10 sessions + 1 showcase)
First Session of Term
- Tuesday 6th May
- Wednesday 7th May
- Thursday 8th May
Half Term (No Session)
- Tuesday 27th May
- Wednesday 28th May
- Thursday 29th May
Final Session of Term
- Tuesday 15th July
- Wednesday 16th July
- Thursday 17th July
End of Term Showcase
- Either Friday 18th, Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th July
Day/TimeTuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening every week, 7pm – 9.30pm
VenueSt Matthew's Primary School19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 2LD
PriceOnly £475 (incl VAT) - Limited Places* Payment plans available
Summary:
The Level 2 course focuses on building independence in performance. You’ll develop techniques for rehearsals, auditions, and character work, creating a personalized toolkit for practice outside class.
You’ll explore various acting styles and practitioners like Uta Hagen and Ken Rea, working with monologues, physical theatre, and classical texts. The course encourages reflection, feedback, and by the end, you’ll confidently apply your skills in performance.
The course concludes with an informal showcase, where you’ll present short scenes in small groups. This final sharing helps manage nerves and celebrates your progress with the TAL community.
Meet the Core Tutor
Robyn Holdaway
Robyn is a non-binary actor best known for their work as Layla in Netflix's 'Sex Education'. Their credits also include: AMC's 'Moonhaven', BBC's 'Strike: Lethal White', and various other stage and screen roles. Their audiobook work includes the award winning 'Our Wives Under the Sea', as well as critically acclaimed 'Sistersong', 'How To Understand Your Gender', and 'Skin'. They are an active member of the LGBTQ community, and they are passionate about bringing this diversity into the mainstream both as an artist and as an activist. They have been teaching drama to all ages for over fourteen years, at various youth theatres and theatre schools across the country. Robyn has helped with auditions, skills development, and assisting their students to land places at Drama School. They are committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment, and helping each student to reach their full potential.
