Our exciting Introduction to Shakespeare Classes will take you into a world of poetry, disguise, heartbreak, deceit and death as you delve into the characters of Shakespeare's theatrical masterpieces! Make sense of these classic plays in a fun, playful and inclusive environment.
This acting course is designed for those that are new to acting. We recommend that students have taken one of our beginners acting courses, or the equivalent, before doing Introduction to Shakespeare - One Day.
INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE CLASSES CONTENT
Using scenes, monologues and group work, this playful workshop will enable you to:
- Understand the rhythm and technique of Shakespeare’s writing - iambic pentameter
- Identify clues and imagery to liberate your performance
- Apply the use imagination and emotion within a classic text
- Take a personal approach to performing Shakespeare
- Find contemporary relevance to Shakespearean text
- Demystify Shakespeare’s plays
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 26 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 16 Aug 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 26 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 16 Aug 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 16 Aug 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £139.00 | 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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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill
City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill,
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.
Continue your journey
After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:
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