Drama School in Brighton | Acting Classes for All Ages – ACT

Drama School in Brighton | Acting Classes for All Ages – ACT
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acting classes & courses
performing arts training brighton
ACT is the premier Drama School on the South Coast offering a
professional actor training
. Established in 1997 ACT consistently achieves a
Graduate employment rate of 65%.
Contact Us
welcome to act brighton & the lantern theatre
We are a nonprofit organization offering
affordable, professional drama training
for all ages and abilities. Whether you're pursuing a career in acting or exploring your passion for performance, we provide access to high-quality courses in a supportive, flexible environment.
courses
Adult Acting Courses (18+)
: Evening and weekend options, no upper age limit.
Kids & Youth Theatre (7-18)
: Term-time Saturday sessions designed to boost confidence and creativity.
Short Courses
: Flexible, focused training to suit your schedule.
why choose us?
Accessible
: We welcome individuals who may have faced barriers to traditional acting education, including financial or academic challenges.
Flexible
: Our evening and weekend courses are designed to fit around work and family commitments.
Industry Connections
: Graduates can join
Spotlight
and receive
Equity Student Membership
.
lantern theatre & cafe / bar
Located at the heart of Act Brighton, our
50-seat Lantern Theatre
hosts a range of performances, while our
café & bar
offer a welcoming space for the community.
studio hire
Looking for a creative space? Our
theatre and studio spaces
are available for hire. Explore our
360 tour
or see our
Hire Page
.
act two week acting workshop
Apply for the workshop
Courses
We offer both long and short courses for all ages from our ATCL Two Year Diploma in Acting to our weekly Creative Playground.
AKT Act Kids Theatre
Acting for aged 9 to 17 year olds. Join our enthusiastic and industry-experienced tutors in our professionally equipped studio.
Daytime Courses
We now offer an exciting range of daytime performing arts classes and courses including screen acting and age positve drama workshops.
Studio Hire
Available for dance, drama, teaching, training, yoga, martial arts, youth groups and desk/office space for art based companies.
About
Find out what ACT is all about, our ethos and the students we hope to support on their journey to becoming a professional actor.
How to Apply
Find out all you need to know about eligibility, fees, the audition process and how to apply for professional acting training at ACT.
the lantern theatre
Available for hire throughout the year, our flexible performance space in the heart of Brighton includes the wonderful Finlay Bar.
Find out more about the Lantern Theatre