Acting Schools
The UK continues to be the best place for performing artists to improve their skills. For example, Cambridge’s Hotbed Festival, at hotbedfest.co.uk, offers an opportunity for young playwrights to improve and be recognised on the national stage. On the other hand, novice actors have the opportunity to attend one of a number of acting schools in the UK.
Acting schools in the UK offer a variety of instruction styles and are located across the country. However, they do tend to be concentrated in the bigger cities with a larger performing arts scene. Many acting schools offer part-time tuition, while others specialise in one-to-one coaching.
In London, one of the best acting schools offering private tuition is Actorspace. This coaching is provided by current actors, who not only improve acting technique, but give tips on finding work in what can often be a challenging business.
One of the more all-round acting schools in the UK is the Guildhall school of Music & Drama. They offer instruction focussing on acting in a variety of settings, including TV, film and theatre. This school tends to produce the most versatile actors, many of whom go on to have long and successful careers in the business.
Other provincial UK cities also have a range of acting schools. Artists living in the Cambridge area could contact hotbedfest.co.uk to see if they can offer any advice. On the other hand, those living in the north of England can try the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts. They offer acting courses as well as courses aimed at those interested in the more technical side of film and theatre.