Actor Refresh Evenings
Actor Refresh
Each Actor Refresh runs in a four-week ‘block’. You may sign up for one block or multiple blocks.
Each four-week block is made up of 4, three-hour evening sessions (one a week for 4 weeks). Book multiple blocks for discounted course fees.
A 10% discount is available to LAMDA alumni. Find out more below.
Highlights
Reconnect with your craft in a supportive, learning-driven environment.
You will be surrounded by your peers and other graduates who have a passion for acting.
Each block has a different focus, allowing you to freshen your skills in various areas.
Is this course for me?
Age requirement: 21+
Participants must have graduated from a drama school acting course of at least two terms or equivalent, or have professional acting experience.
Overview
Location
In-person at LAMDA
Course Fee
£175 per block
Apply for multiple blocks for discounted course fees.
LAMDA Graduate Discount
A 10% discount is available for LAMDA graduates. Find out more below.
Course Date
View the course dates for each block below.
Each Actor Refresh runs in a four-week ‘block’. You may sign up for one block or multiple blocks.
Each four-week block is made up of 4, three-hour evening sessions (one a week for 4 weeks).
Application Forms
Choose the relevant application form from the options below corresponding to the number of Actor Refresh courses you would like to participate in.
Booking for multiple blocks? Access a discount on the overall cost if you're booking for more than one block. Find out more about the upcoming classes below.
| Block & Course | About | Date & Time | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Block 1: Movement | Reconnect with your physical space. LAMDA's Movement Tutors will ease you back into practice, exploring relaxation and reconnection. You'll then delve into Movement Awareness and Play. |
6pm - 9pm, Wednesday evenings on 15 January, 22 January, 29 January, 5 February 2025 |
Application Deadline: Friday 10 January at 3pm (GMT) |
|
Spring Block 2: Acting Fundamentals (Michael Chekhov) |
Reconnect with central techniques by Michael Chekhov: imagination, impulse and the marrying of inner and outer expression. |
6pm - 9pm, Thursday evenings on 16 January, 23 January, 30 January, 6 February 2025 |
Application Deadline: Friday 10 January at 3pm (GMT) |
| Spring Block 3: Acting Fundamentals (Stanislavski) | Reconnect with the core principles of Stanislavski, including the Method of Physical Actions and Active Analysis. | 6pm - 9pm, Wednesday evenings on 26 February, 5 March, 12 March, 19 March 2025 | Application Deadline: 21 February at 3pm (GMT) |
| Spring Block 4: Voice | Reconnect with your vocal practice. LAMDA's Voice Tutors will ease you back into practice, exploring relaxation and reconnection, before introducing you to tools to add to your vocal warm up routine. Explore techniques for vocal maintenance and work with text. | 6pm - 9pm, Thursday evenings on 27 February, 6 March, 13 March, 20 March 2025 | Application Deadline: 21 February at 3pm (GMT) |
| Block & Course | About | Date & Time | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Block 1: Movement | Reconnect with your physical space. LAMDA's Movement Tutors will ease you back into practice, exploring relaxation and reconnection. You'll then delve into Movement Awareness and Play. |
6pm - 9pm, Wednesday evenings on 15 January, 22 January, 29 January, 5 February 2025 |
Application Deadline: Friday 10 January at 3pm (GMT) |
|
Spring Block 2: Acting Fundamentals (Michael Chekhov) |
Reconnect with central techniques by Michael Chekhov: imagination, impulse and the marrying of inner and outer expression. |
6pm - 9pm, Thursday evenings on 16 January, 23 January, 30 January, 6 February 2025 |
Application Deadline: Friday 10 January at 3pm (GMT) |
| Spring Block 3: Acting Fundamentals (Stanislavski) | Reconnect with the core principles of Stanislavski, including the Method of Physical Actions and Active Analysis. | 6pm - 9pm, Wednesday evenings on 26 February, 5 March, 12 March, 19 March 2025 | Application Deadline: 21 February at 3pm (GMT) |
| Spring Block 4: Voice | Reconnect with your vocal practice. LAMDA's Voice Tutors will ease you back into practice, exploring relaxation and reconnection, before introducing you to tools to add to your vocal warm up routine. Explore techniques for vocal maintenance and work with text. | 6pm - 9pm, Thursday evenings on 27 February, 6 March, 13 March, 20 March 2025 | Application Deadline: 21 February at 3pm (GMT) |
About our Actor Refresh Classes
Whether you graduated last year or ten years ago, this course is suitable for any actor who has graduated from a drama school or equivalent programme.
Each four-week 'block’ focuses on a revisiting one of the core practices you explored at drama school, allowing you to shake off the cobwebs and sharpen your skills.
The classes will also enable you to work alongside your peers, providing you with a much-needed opportunity to connect over your shared passion.
In 2025, our Actor Refresh series expands to include Actor Refresh: Screen Acting and our Actor Refresh: Summer Programme. Access a discount if you're interested in booking for more than one theme by contacting [email protected]
Key Information
You must be 21 or older to meet the requirements of this course.
Applicants must have graduated from a Drama School Acting course of at least two terms (or an equivalent level of training at a recognised programme). If you are unsure if you meet this requirement, please contact our Short Course team on [email protected]
The course is delivered through the medium of English. Non-native speakers of English should have a level of English approximately equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
You can apply for this course through us directly.
Course fee: £175 per block
A discounted rate on course fees is available for those booking multiple Actor Refresh: Evenings blocks.
Apply for one block: £175
Apply for two blocks: £340 (booking separately is £350 in total)
Apply for three blocks: £500 (booking separately is £525 in total)
Apply for four blocks: £665 (booking separately is £700 in total)
LAMDA alumni should apply by contacting our Short Courses Team by email ([email protected]), who will provide you with an individual link to begin your application. Read more in the drop down below.
If you're interested in booking for our Actor Refresh: Summer and/or Actor Refresh: Screen Acting courses, in addition to Actor Refresh: Evenings, you can receive a discount on the total fee. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please see below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
We're pleased to offer LAMDA graduates a 10% discount on our Actor Refresh Classes. To receive the discount, please write to [email protected] including:
- Full name
- Year of LAMDA graduation
- Course
- Short course(s) you wish to apply for
Please do this before filling out your application, as we will provide you with a separate application link.
