If you’re looking for a high-quality acting summer school UK, Italia Conti’s Acting Summer School offers young performers the chance to train with professional tutors in a focused, inspiring environment.
Designed for students who want to develop their acting skills and experience what drama school training is really like, this intensive one-week programme combines practical workshops with creative exploration.
Hosted at Italia Conti’s purpose-built campus in Woking, the summer school gives students a taste of conservatoire-style training while maintaining the energy and excitement that makes summer courses so memorable.
Italia Conti’s Acting Summer School is part of the pre-vocational summer programme and is open to students aged 12–18. Over the course of a week, participants train daily from 9 am to 5 pm, working with experienced tutors and industry professionals.
The course is designed to push students creatively while also helping them understand the level of focus and discipline required for professional acting training.
Throughout the week, students develop skills in:
By the end of the programme, students take part in a final sharing performance, celebrating the work they have created together during the week.
Unlike many short holiday courses, Italia Conti’s Acting Summer School mirrors the structure of a professional drama school timetable. Students experience a blend of technical training, rehearsals, and collaborative projects that build both confidence and performance ability.
Key benefits include:
This makes it an ideal choice for students who are considering applying to drama school in the future, as well as those who simply want to explore acting more seriously.
Founded in 1911, Italia Conti is one of the UK’s most respected performing arts institutions, known for its rigorous training and strong industry reputation.
Students attending the Acting Summer School benefit from the same professional ethos that underpins the university’s full-time programmes in acting, musical theatre, and dance.
Training takes place in a vibrant studio environment where creativity, discipline, and collaboration are encouraged.
Our acting summer school programme is ideal for:
Whether you’re already performing or trying acting for the first time, the course provides a welcoming and motivating environment where you can develop your skills.
Places for the Italia Conti Acting Summer School are limited, and early booking is recommended. If you’re ready to experience professional acting training and build your confidence as a performer, this is the perfect opportunity to start.
Learn more and make the most of our early bird offer here.
Train with expert tutors, meet like-minded performers, and learn what it’s really like to study at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools.
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