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.
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
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
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
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