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ONLINE DRAMA SCHOOL — FOUNDED BY ACTOR MARK PEGG

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Drama school training, without the drama school fees.

Weekly video lessons, personal feedback on every self-tape, weekend workshops across the UK and a graduation showcase for agents and casting directors. From £18.99 a month, no contract.

Covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee.

Alfie Kane in EastEnders, DC Tony Weir in Our Friends in the North

Mark Pegg, Principal

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4.9
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1,250+
Students trained
75+
Countries in our classrooms
Grade 8
LAMDA exams, Ofqual regulated

One course, built around where you are now.

Starting from scratch

No experience needed. Weekly video lessons take you from the first principles of acting, with personal feedback on every self-tape.

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Coming back to acting

Pick the craft back up on your own schedule, with working professionals guiding you and a community of fellow actors around you.

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For parents of young actors

One parent’s 14-year-old got “lengthy and constructive advice” in the very first lesson feedback. Read what Julie Edwards says below.

The structure of drama school, online.

Weekly lessons

Weekly video lessons led by industry veterans, designed for your schedule.

Personal feedback

Personal feedback on every self-tape, to refine your technique and performance.

Weekend workshops

Interactive weekend workshops across the UK to build your confidence and your connections.

Graduation showcase

A professional showcase for agents and casting directors to launch your career.

“Don’t dream about it.”

Meet your Principal

Mark Pegg spent 30 years working in television, film and theatre, from EastEnders and Our Friends in the North to The Bill, and produced films with James Corden. He founded Acting Academy so that cost and geography stop shutting talented actors out.

Taught by working professionals.

Sean Connolly

Lecturer, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Voices in Shaun the Sheep Movie and The Archers.

Jade Asha

Award-winning actor and filmmaker, author of Actorpreneur.

Dani Morse-Kopp

Dialect and accent coach, host of the All About Accents podcast.

Jack Tutt

ALRA graduate, MA in Actor Training and Coaching from Royal Central.

Student success stories.

★★★★★
“My confidence has increased massively… I am now on Spotlight and have an agent.”
Paul Randall
★★★★★
“Even better than drama school 25 years ago for me… I have seriously made more progress in my career than ever before.”
LJ
★★★★★
“Given my 14 year old daughter a chance at fulfilling her dream… lengthy and constructive advice.”
Julie Edwards

Less than a masterclass a month.

Professional training from industry veterans, designed for your schedule.

Monthly

£18.99 / month
  • Weekly video lessons
  • Personal feedback on every self-tape
  • No contract
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£99.99 / 6 months
  • About £16.67 a month
  • Everything in Monthly
  • Two 30-minute one-to-one tutorials, worth £59.98
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Every membership is covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee.

Your first lesson could be this week.

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Common questions.

How long does the course last?

Although there is no contract, so you can leave at any time, the course is designed to resemble a traditional drama school as closely as possible. You will receive new video lessons every week, becoming progressively more advanced with each semester.

Will I receive a recognised qualification?

Students who wish to can take LAMDA exams up to Grade 8. LAMDA qualifications are regulated by Ofqual in England, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

How do I access my classroom?

When you sign up you will be sent a link to choose your own password for the classroom. Go there regularly to see your new lessons, with permanent access to previous lessons so revision is easy. If you haven’t received the link within 10 minutes, check your junk folder, and if it still hasn’t arrived, contact us immediately.

Is there an additional cost for the workshops?

The price of weekend courses is kept to a minimum to encourage as many students to attend as possible.

When can I appear in the graduation showcase?

Normally it will be when you have finished the course. Provided you have completed at least one year, you can apply to be included early. Acceptance of that application is entirely at the discretion of your tutors.

How will I get to work with other students?

The weekend workshops are great opportunities to meet your fellow local students. In most cases we use them to pair you up to work on dialogues.

How are my assignments marked?

Most assignments involve sending in a video of your work. One of your tutors will send you back their feedback.

Who can I contact with a question?

Email support@actingacademy.org or call +44 (0) 20 3633 8063.