Whether you’re completely new to acting or looking to develop your existing skills, our Adult Acting Classes offer a welcoming and creative space to explore performance.
Through a range of practical workshops and exercises, you’ll build confidence, develop acting techniques, improve communication skills, and work collaboratively with others in a supportive environment.
Perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves, meet new people, and discover the joy of theatre.
Join us and unlock your creative potential.
When: Thursdays 7-9.30pm
Terms are 5 weeks long.
24th September – 22nd October
A Look at the Season: Explore Reading Rep’s 2025/2026 season like never before, learn and perform scenes from the very shows that will be presented on the Reading Rep Stage.
5th November – 3rd December
Literature to Theatre: Explore the world of adaptations and develop your skills through the script based on some of literature’s greatest works that were adapted for theatre.
14th January – 11th February
Scriptwriting and Devising: Put your creative minds to the test by creating original pieces of theatre – it’s all in your hands
25th February – 25th March
Acting for Screen: Using some of TV and Film’s greatest Monologues, prepare for a screen test and explore the different acting styles between theatre and tv.
15th April – 13th May
Musical Theatre: Whether you can sing, dance or act (or can’t do any!). Explore the development of Musical Theatre across History by choosing to perform an acting scene or song.
10th June – 8th July
Showcase!: This is your moment. Either by taking material from previous blocks or trying something new. Prepare and perform in an Adult Acting Showcase taking place in the Reading Rep Professional Theatre.
Lead Teacher: Sam Amestoy