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Part-Time Drama Course London

Professional Part-Time Acting Course in London (2-Year Training)

The Part-Time Drama Course at Beck Academy of Dramatic Art is a two-year conservatory-style actor training program designed for adults who want serious, professional-level training while maintaining work and life commitments.

This is London’s most accessible, rigorous part-time acting course — crafted for those who want deep technique, emotional truth, and performance mastery without committing to a full-time drama school.

Graduates from this program become Spotlight-eligible and are trained at a professional standard for theatre, film, and television.

Train professionally. Train flexibly. Train for the industry.

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Spotlight Approved Course

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Fay Beck teaching during a drop in Acting Class in London
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Students during Acting workshops in London

Who This Training Is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Adults seeking professional actor training on a part-time schedule
  • Working professionals changing career or returning to acting
  • Actors seeking conservatory-level training without full-time study
  • Students who want structured, long-term development in technique, voice, movement, and screen acting
  • Performers preparing for industry opportunities and Spotlight eligibility

Whether you are a beginner or an actor with some experience, this program provides the structure, depth, and discipline of a traditional drama school — but with flexibility.

Spotlight-Eligible Training

Upon successful completion of all modules, graduates become eligible to join Spotlight, the UK’s leading platform for professional actors.

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What Makes Our Part-Time Actor Training Unique?

A True Conservatory Experience (Part-Time)

Unlike short courses or drop-ins, this is a structured, sequential curriculum designed to build an actor’s instrument step-by-step over two years.

Technique-Led Training

We specialise in: – Meisner Technique – BEAT™ Emotional Access Training – Stagecraft and theatre performance – Screen acting and camera technique – Voice, movement, and embodiment

Designed for Working Adults

Classes run in the evenings, making this the most comprehensive professional part-time program available for adult learners.

2-Year Curriculum Overview

The Drama Course is divided into 2 yearly stages, which include the following modules:

Year 1: Foundation & Technique

Acting Technique 1 develops fundamental acting skills in actors. Using fundamentals from the Meisner Technique and BEATTM during this stage actors will:
– Learn how to connect with their emotions – Take the first steps to training their ’emotional instrument’
– Develop their artistic instinct
– Learn how to connect ‘truthfully’ with other actors
Teaching Modules for Acting Technique 1 are as follows: – Repetition – Activities & Door Exercises

Module Length
3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3hr acting class weekly
In this module, actors are taught how to apply the fundamental and core acting skills they developed in Acting Technique 1. The Scene Study module can be thought of as the application of those skills to text work. In this module actors will:
– Learn about story and character
– Form an understanding of character ‘doings’
– Practice scene analysis techniques
– Perform scenes in front of an audience
– Fundamentals of Beat Emotional Access Technique ( BEATTM)
Teaching Modules for Scene Study 1 are as follows:
– Story
– Scene Study
– BEATTM

Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3hr acting class weekly
Voice 1 will explore the basic foundations of relaxation and best vocal practise. Classes will complement skill development in acting as well as increasing confidence and personal presence.
Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 1.5hr acting class weekly
Movement 1 has been specifically designed to reflect your acting training, taking you outside your physical comfort zone.
Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 1.5hr acting class weekly
Acting for the screen involves learning a set of specialist skills that actors need to develop, in addition to core stage acting competencies. The Screen Acting module comprises teaching units in:
  • Screen Acting theory
  • On camera practice
  • Confidence and actor development
  • Audition and Self-tape
Module Length
3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 2hr 45min acting class weekly
Class based performances that take place throughout the year.

Year 2: Professional Development & Industry Preparation

Acting Technique 2 focuses on relationship work and emotional preparation. The skills learnt in this module extend the actor’s ability to portray characters powerfully on stage. In Acting Technique 2, actors will:
– Gain insight and understanding of their own relationships
– Develop techniques for relationship development in acting
– Build on techniques learnt in the previous stage in order to establish deeper connections with other actors on stage
-Develop skills in emotional prep to help fuel performance
Teaching Modules for Acting Technique 2 are as follows:
– Relationships
– Activities & Door Exercises
– Emotional Preparation
– Advanced Repetition

Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3hr acting class weekly
In this module, actors are taught how to apply the acting skills they developed in Acting Technique 2 to scene work. The Scene Study module can thought of as the application of those those acting skills to text. In this module actors will:
– Develop more advanced scene study skills
– Learn to create compelling character portrayals
– Learn to deliver monologues powerfully
– Expand on key performance capabilities
– Perform scenes in front of an audience as part of the Industry Showcase (Term 3)
Teaching Modules for Scene Study 2 are as follows:
– Monologues
– Advanced Scene Study
– Performance

Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3hr acting class weekly
Voice 2 is a tailor made module, designed to help you further strengthen your vocal instrument. Voice 2 looks to build on the work of Voice 1, deepening the understanding of your instrument and the skills required to make clear vocal choices. Voice 2 will have a greater emphasis on text and how we use our words, sounds, and rhetoric to create a dynamic vocal landscape that paints pictures.
Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 1.5hr acting class weekly
Movement 2 has been specifically designed to reflect your acting training, teaching you elements that will help you connect with the other actors on stage.
Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 1.5hr acting class weekly
In Screen Acting 2, students will learn more advanced screen acting skills to help them navigate set life. Students find this module invaluable since in addition to key competencies in camera work, it helps them understand screen acting in the wider context of the film industry. The Screen Acting module comprises teaching units in:
– Set environment
– Set survival
– Continuity
– Professionalism on set
– Business of Acting
– The Film Industry
Module Length

3 Terms/36 weeks, 1 x 3hr acting class weekly
The Final Year Showcase is an event for industry professionals and takes place at a central London theatre venue. Past showcases have taken place at the Tristan Bates Theatre. The focus of the showcase, is to bring together everything you have learned throughout your training and to showcase your abilities in front of talent agents, casting directors and other industry professionals.
Module Length

You will be preparing for the Final Year Showcase during Term 3 of the Scene Study 2 module.
The FilmCase course is designed to equip graduates with showreel material as they finish their training. Students are able to apply what they have learnt during Screen Acting modules into their showreel performances. Bespoke scenes are created for graduating actors, taking into account casting types and the student’s own preferences as regards story, style and characterisation. Scenes are screened at the Graduation Industry Showcase, giving invited agents and industry professionals an opportunity to see not only the stagecraft, but also the screen acting skills of graduating actors. The module includes:
– Casting type consultation
– Consultation with the writer
– Bespoke showreel script development (2page script)
– Showreel production
Fee

£750 (this fee is additional extra to course fees)

How the Course Is Delivered

Schedule

Classes run four evenings per week,

Monday–Thursday, 6PM–8:30PM.

The program includes:

  • 72 teaching weeks total (36 per year)
  • Evenings only, allowing daytime work flexibility

Learning Environment

Training is delivered in our London studio, using:

  • On-camera equipment – Professional scripts
  • Practical ensemble work
  • Live performance modules

Non-Native English Speakers

We welcome students of all nationalities. You must be fluent in English to participate fully.

We recommend additional 1:1 coaching for non-native speakers wanting to prepare for auditions or performance modules.

Fees

Year 1

£3,944 per 12-week term (£9,532 per year) Or pay monthly: 12 x £336 (interest-free)

Year 2

£4,147 per 12-week term (£9,426 per year) Or pay monthly: 12 x £394 (interest-free)

Year 2 Includes:

  • Professional training across all modules

  • Filmed monologues

  • Participation in the Industry Showcase

We offer monthly instalment plans to make training accessible.

How to Apply

How to Apply

How to apply to the Drama Course:

1. Apply to the Drama Course, by completing an Online Application Form. Along with your application you are required to submit a short video.

2. On the basis of your submission material, you may be invited to send a self-tape.

3. You will be informed of the outcome of your application within a few weeks.

4. Once you are accepted into the program, you will need to send a £500 non-refundable deposit to confirm your spot. (The deposit counts towards your fees for the year).

Payments

Course fees are paid upfront prior to the beginning of each year. A £500 is payable to secure your spot.

We are committed to helping actors who may not be in a financial position to forward advance payments on the Drama Course. As a result we are able to offer students the ability to pay on a monthly instalment basis.

Application Rounds for the 2026-2027 year

Submit your application early to ensure your place in the course.

Please note: If all places in the course are filled early in the year, subsequent Application Rounds may not be opened.

There are 4 Application Rounds for the 2026-27 Academic Year:

ROUND 1
February 28th 2026

ROUND 2
May 1st 2026

ROUND 3
June 26th 2026

 

CLEARING
applications closing
July 31st 2026

Why Train With Beck Academy of Dramatic Art?

– A drama school experience built around your life
– Extensive training in technique, truth, and emotional access
– Small cohort sizes for personalised development
– Led by respected acting coaches including Fay Beck
– Spotlight-eligible training for industry readiness
– A modern, psychologically informed curriculum

This is more than a course — it’s a transformative two-year journey into becoming a truthful, confident, professionally trained actor.

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