Learn theatre and acting skills in a producing theatre. The Foundation Course in Acting at The Questors Theatre allows you to train as an actor part-time, fitting around other full time work or education commitments. Each week you'll take specialised classes in Acting, Body in Performance, and Voice & Speech.

Our Foundation Course in Acting is aimed at those who want to pursue a professional career and many of our graduates go on to full-time drama schools and successful careers. The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

We believe that you will learn more about the art of acting on this course than you will on many full-time courses. The course receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from students, and is recommended by tutors at many leading drama schools.

Why study at The Questors Theatre?

Learn to act in the environment of a working theatre which produces 18 professional-standard productions each year and get involved in all aspects of producing theatre.

Learn with a group of like-minded, creative and equally dedicated students.

Learn from dedicated tutors consistently throughout the year.

While the Foundation Course can be taken on its own, on completion of the course you will have the opportunity to progress onto the Advanced Performance Course (the second year), where you will have the chance to put into practice all you have learned by producing two full-scale productions at The Questors Theatre.

Prior training in acting is not necessary. All applicants will be invited to attend an audition. Minimum age is 18 years.

Course fees: £375 per term in advance or £1,075 if paying for the whole year in advance.
Scholarships & Bursaries are available.

Applications are now open for our 2025/6 course.