Acting Summer School UK
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.
A Professional Acting Summer School Experience
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:
- Acting technique and character development
- Voice and speech for performance
- Movement and physical storytelling
- Improvisation and ensemble work
By the end of the programme, students take part in a final sharing performance, celebrating the work they have created together during the week.
What Makes Our Acting Summer School Unique?
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:
- Training with professional acting tutors
- A supportive and creative rehearsal environment
- Opportunities to work with other aspiring performers
- A clear introduction to conservatoire-style training
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.
Train at One of the UK’s Leading Performing Arts Schools
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.
Who Is the Acting Summer School for?
Our acting summer school programme is ideal for:
- Young performers aged 12-18
- Students considering future drama school training
- Teenagers who enjoy acting and performance
- Anyone looking to build confidence and creativity through theatre
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.
Book Your Place
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.
By Train
- The nearest train station is Woking
- Woking Station is a 3-minute walk from the Station to our building
- Journey time from London Waterloo – 25 minutes
By Car
- Located just outside the M25
- Easily accessible by car from the M25, A3 or M4
- Journey time to central London is approx.. 1 hr (traffic dependant)
Parking
- Car park adjacent to our new site
- Complimentary visitor parking is available on request