Find out how professional actor-musicians manage to mix acting, singing and dancing all while playing musical instruments in City Academy’s unique Actor-Musicianship Courses. The classes will introduce you to the art of actor-musicianship through a combination of workshops exploring solo and ensemble playing, improvisation, devising, choreography and composition.
To start, all you need to bring is your instrument(s). If you would like to prepare a piece of music or song on your instrument you may, but this is optional. Over the duration of the course, you will work together to become an ensemble musical theatre troupe, creating and rehearsing songs and stories together in a uniquely exciting ‘actor-muso’ style, performing them at a final showcase for invited friends and family.
WHAT TO BRING?
Your instrument(s). If you would like to prepare a piece of music or song for your instrument you may, but this is optional. If you choose to, please bring a copy of the sheet music. NB a keyboard will be provided.
Course Content
During the Actor-Musicianship Course, you will:
- Explore different ways of incorporating musical instruments into theatrical performance.
- Build confidence in solo and ensemble playing.
- Devise and rehearse a piece of ensemble storytelling.
- Combine playing, singing and dancing in a number from a major musical.
- Perform an informal showcase to invited guests at the end of the course.
Exact course content may change to suit a particular group and choice of instruments.
Class size
Due to the ensemble nature of the course, the maximum capacity is 12 students. This also allows time for the tutor to provide enough personalised attention to each student.
What to bring
Your instrument(s) and music.Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.
who is this course for?
This actor-musician course is open to anyone who currently plays, or has played, a musical instrument. There is no audition required to join. For confident players, there will also be the opportunity of experiencing leading the music as Onstage Musical Director.
Tutored by Robert Hazle (Calamity Jane, national tour, London Calling! Duke of York’s, West End, “one of the finest actor musos I have ever seen”, Musical Theatre Review)
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City Academy shows and events occur throughout the year, and our show season is a fantastic opportunity for our students to perform to a live audience.
Our shows are held in some of the best performance venues in London, and are a great way to experience the performing arts.
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 25 Apr 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 | Fri | 19:00-21:30 | 8 weeks | Robert Hazle | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £325.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Sep 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 | Fri | 19:00-21:30 | 8 weeks | Robert Hazle | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £325.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 25 Apr 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 | Fri | 19:00-21:30 | 8 weeks | Robert Hazle | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £325.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Sep 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 | Fri | 19:00-21:30 | 8 weeks | Robert Hazle | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £325.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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