Short Courses

for Adults (18+)

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Director's Welcome

The National Drama School’s short courses for adults offer the perfect opportunity for you to access and expand your creative talents!

Under the expert guidance of our professional industry teachers, our tailored courses will introduce and deepen your performance skills in a fun and supportive environment, no matter your level of knowledge or experience.

Our suite of adult short courses is offered in three streams delivered weekly over 8 weeks.

Choose from The Craft of Acting, Will Power, Movers and Shakers, or Script Intensives

If you’re almost ready to undertake full time acting studies, Foundation in Acting is the perfect next stage towards your career pursuits. Delivered by industry professionals over Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings for two, 10-week terms.

I look forward to seeing you in the studio!

Dr Jaime Dörner
Director of Drama

Foundation in Acting

This comprehensive pre-professional training program, delivered over three nights each week for two terms, covers screen acting, voice and stage acting and theatre making. Highly suitable for those considering full time drama studies.

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The Craft of Acting

Whether you’re getting ready for your close-up or preparing to take your first steps onto the stage, The Craft of Acting is an essential stream for newcomers to the world of stage and screen.

Introduction to Screen Acting
Introduction to Stage Acting

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Script Intensives

During the two streams of Script Intensives, students will develop their creative instruments through a rigorous exploration and rehearsal of classical texts, including Shakespeare and classical Greek text and contemporary material from modern playwrights.

Monologue Intensive
Scene Work Intensive

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Movers and Shakers

Nourish your mind, body and spirit with Movers and Shakers stream of intensive physical training, embodiment and movement.

The Suzuki Method
Viewpoints Actor Training

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Short Course Dates 2025

T1        3 February to 29 March
T2        28 April to 21 June
T3        21 July to 13 September
T4        6 October to 29 November

Bookings for 2025 Adult Short Courses available from Monday 2 December.

Current students can book classes through their student portal. All fees must be paid in full and in advance of each short course.