Acting Class
Forthcoming Acting Classes are listed below.
Details about attending Acting Classes can be found below the listings. Acting Classes are open to anyone over 18 yrs.
Finding and developing a character with Emmie Spencer
2, 16 & 23 February
There is no Acing Class on Monday 9 February
Join us for a three-part workshop series during February to deepen your craft and expand your creative range.
In this class, you’ll explore the essential tools actors use to bring characters to life. From discovering a character’s core motivations to shaping their physical and emotional world.
This series is designed for actors of all levels who want to make bolder choices and create characters with authenticity and depth.
Come ready to explore, play, and bring your characters to life.
Emmie Spencer is a Brighton-based actor and director. Her directing work includes The Seal Girl (Broken Silence Theatre x Unzipped Theatre, Brighton Fringe 2023), Moving Slowly (Different Theatre), You (New Venture Theatre), and End of Term Vomit (Broken Silence x Pistachio Theatre at Theatre503). As an actor she’s appeared everywhere from the RSC stage to a Kasabian music video. She loves working with actors to uncover truthful, believable characters that feel like real human beings.
Book your February Acting Class Tickets Here
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Exploring relationships through play, physical theatre and Shakespeare with Natasha Higdon
2, 9, 16 & 23 March
Join the NVT for four sessions on the complexities of human relationships - exploring the art of keeping 'presence' and 'play' at the forefront of your work as a theatre maker.
Over the course of the sessions you will explore a range of exercises to break apart the theme of relationships to look at how we approach characters, human instincts and conflict through movement, props, text, physical theatre and play.
All sessions are designed for all levels - just come with an open mind and a willingness to play. The sessions will involve movement and physical group work/exploration.
Natasha Higdon is a Director, Lecturer, Theatre Reviewer and Practitioner in Performing Arts. Natasha Higdon is the Founder and Artistic Director of ‘The Writer’s Mark’ - a theatre company that celebrates the world of surrealist writers through art and theatre. Her more recent work under her company includes: The Leonora Banquet (Brighton Fringe 2025), Fille De Mon Coeur (Camden Fringe, London 2024) and The Kafka Series (Fabrica Brighton 2024). Natasha is no stranger to the NVT – Directing Salome by Oscar Wilde in 2024. The show was described as a ‘Must See Show’ – praised for blurring lines between theatre and experience, ‘Higdon tackles this play’s sacramental language head-on, with Brook-like ‘holy theatre.’ Natasha also worked as a Movement Director for Macbeth in 2025 at The New Venture Theatre. Natasha has written publications on: Antonin Artaud and Steven Berkoff, writing for ‘We Teach Drama and Go Live Theatre.
Book your March Acting Class Tickets Here
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Acting Class - Book your Acting Classes - Link Above
- Anyone can attend the acting class (must be over 18yrs)
- Classes run most Mondays as listed above. No classes in August, September & Christmas.
- Classes are pre-booked - see link above
- Class numbers are limited so it is good to book ahead
- Refunds and exchanges are not available
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Each month usually has a themed series of classes, but you can book for just one, or more, as you wish
- Acting Classes are - £8 (£4 for NVT members) per class
Our acting classes are designed to be engaging, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone involved.
To help create a positive and productive environment, we ask all participants to observe the following workshop etiquette:
- Arrive on time so sessions can begin promptly and flow smoothly.
- Participate fully and approach activities with openness and enthusiasm. If there is anything you feel may prevent you from doing so please inform the class teacher in advance.
- Switch off mobile phones to minimise distractions and respect the focus of the group.
- Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear that allow for easy movement.
- Please do not interrupt the session; allow the facilitator and fellow participants to work without disruption.
Attending the acting class is a great way to get involved with what we do and find out about auditions and productions. Classes start at 7.30pm and end at 9.30pm. Please arrive in good time to begin promptly at 7.30pm.
To find out more, book a ticket and come along to a class or to request more information about a particular block of sessions, please
We also run occassional workshops, which you may find interesting.
Hope to see you there!