Actor Training

To train as an actor you have to have talent as well as self belief, perseverance and confidence.  You need to be intelligent, sensitive, observant and imaginative with physical and mental resilience.   The techniques you learn when training to be an actor will build on these qualities and your talent and provide you with not only the discipline, practical skills and intellectual understanding necessary for building a lasting career, but also opportunities to be seen by agents, casting directors, theatre and television companies, so vital to securing that all-important first job. (click here for the Spotlight Performance Calendar detailing recent productions of all NCDT accredited courses).

All Drama Schools with accredited courses agree upon the fundamental principles of actor training, such as the importance of voice and movement. However, within the different schools there are different philosophies and methodologies applied to the teaching. You may well find that one course suits you better than another. 

Employment opportunities vary.  Traditionally actors gained early experience by working in regional repertory theatres, though today they are just as likely to secure their first job in television.  An actor's career may also involve work in film, corporate training videos, radio, commercials, voice-overs, cruise ship entertainment, small-scale theatre touring, theatre-in-education, and West End productions.  Acting training can also help prepare you for many other jobs related to the performing arts industries, such as directing, play and scriptwriting and producing.

See the Accredited Course List