Your Online Acting School

Acting classes & drama courses for every level – master Stanislavski, Meisner, on‑camera and voice acting with award‑winning tutors.

Live online acting classes & acting workshops near you – study from anywhere or join our on‑campus sessions for that “acting classes UK / near me” experience.

Audition coaching & casting‑call prep – ace drama‑school auditions and “casting calls near me” with personalised feedback and self‑tape clinics.

Acting courses for beginners through advanced – structured paths that start with “acting courses for beginners” and progress to professional diplomas.

Career launch support: how to become an actor – build your reel, meet agents, and tap our network of industry contacts and voice‑over opportunities.

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HOW IT WORKS

You can start your career today

CHECK IN TO YOUR ONLINE CLASSROOM FOR YOUR WEEKLY LESSONS AT A TIME TO SUIT YOU

GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR HOMEWORK AND HAVE ONLINE TUTORIALS WITH THE BEST TEACHERS

COME ALONG TO ONE OF OUR REGULAR WEEKEND WORKSHOPS (IN LONDON, MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM AND ALL OVER THE UK)

AT THE END OF YOUR COURSE, APPEAR AT OUR GRADUATION SHOWCASE FOR AGENTS AND CASTING DIRECTORS

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The Principal

Former Eastenders Star - Mark Pegg

Mark Pegg is a British actor and film producer with over 30 years of experience in television, film, and theatre. He trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) and gained early recognition in the BAFTA-winning BBC series Our Friends in the North as DC Tony Weir, followed by his role as Alfie Kane in EastEnders. Other credits include The 10th Kingdom, Bad Girls, The Bill, and Hobson’s Choice at Chichester Festival Theatre. Mark also has an extensive producing career. He produced Heroes & Villains starring James Corden and Jenny Agutter, executive produced the award-winning documentary Tovarisch: I Am Not Dead, and produced Dream On with Richard Coyle and Sienna Guillory. His work spans development, production, and distribution, offering students real-world insight into the industry. In 2019, Mark founded The Acting Academy, an online drama school providing affordable, professional training for aspiring actors. Students benefit from weekly classes, scene workshops, tutorials, and career mentoring, with opportunities to pursue LAMDA exams and perform in a graduation showcase for agents and casting directors. Mark brings practical experience, deep industry knowledge, and a passion for teaching. His mission is to guide students toward successful acting careers—no matter where they’re starting from.

OUR TUTORS

Students will learn from top-notch teachers, gaining invaluable insights that will shape their future. These exceptional educators inspire critical and creative thinking through innovative methods. With attention, students will unlock their full potential, fostering significant growth and a lasting love for learning.

How long does the course last?

Although there is no contract, so you can leave at any time, the course is designed to resemble a traditional Drama School as closely as possible. You will therefore receive at least three lessons per week for three years, becoming progressively more advanced with each semester.

Will I receive a recognised qualification?

Those students that wish to will be entered in to LAMDA exams to level 8. LAMDA is recognised to award qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), in Wales by Qualifications Wales (QiW), and in Northern Ireland by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

Is there an additional cost for the workshops?

The price of weekend courses are kept to a minimum to encourage as many students to attend as possible.

When can I appear in the Graduation Showcase?

Normally it will be when you have finished the course, however provided that you have completed at least one year you can apply to be included early. The acceptance of that application will be entirely at the discretion of your tutors.

How will I get to work with other students?

The weekend workshops are great opportunities to meet up with your fellow local students. In most cases we will use these as opportunities to pair you to work on dialogues.

How are my assignments marked?

Most of your assignments will involve you sending in a video of your work. One of your tutors will send you back their feedback.

Where are the Weekend Workshops held?

Workshops are held at various theatres throughout the country. You can choose to travel to them all or just attend the ones that are nearest to you.

Is there an alternative to the Graduation Showcase?

If for whatever reason you are unable to attend a graduation showcase after completing the course we will arrange for a video showreel of your work to be distributed to casting directors and agents.

How do I access my classroom?

When you sign up for the course you will be sent a link which will enable you to choose your own password for access to the classroom. Go to your classroom on a regular basis to see your new lessons and have permanent access to your previous lessons (making revision easy). If you haven't received this link within 10 minutes of signing up, please check you junk folder. If you still haven't received it contact us immediately.

Will the the course allow me to join Spotlight?

When you have completed two years of the course, you will qualify for entry into Spotlight Casting Directory.

How do the online tutorials work?

Online tutorials are held via Zoom, FaceTime or Skype. You can book a lesson with the tutor of your choice by accessing their diary from the link given in particular lessons in your classroom. The cost of a tutorial differs by tutor between £30 - £50 per tutorial. Premium members get 4 free half hour tutorials per year.