2B: Acting classes for LGBTQ+ people.
A safe place to play.
Queer Theatre invites you to join our weekly acting classes for queer people, held every Monday from 7pm to 9pm at the iconic LGBTQ+ venue, The Two Brewers in Clapham. Led by award-winning theatre director Andrew Keates, our classes welcome LGBTQ+ performers of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic beginners. What matters most to us, is building a queer community of performers in a place where we can play and grow together.
What to expect:
Our acting classes serve as a queer theatre lab, a safe and creative space where LGBTQ+ theatre-makers can come together to:
Hone Acting and Performance Skills: Engage in diverse performance styles and learn acting techniques to elevate your craft.
Explore Through Play: Participate in creative games, exercises and improvisation exercises designed to foster self-discovery and collaborative play.
Delve into LGBTQ+ Material: Work with scripts, themes and devise work that reflects LGBTQ+ people, experiences and themes.
Build a Supportive Network: Make friends and join a nurturing community that supports your artistic and personal growth.
Discover Opportunities: Gain access to Queer Theatre's array of events, including queer play readings, comedy nights, networking events, shows, special workshops and performance opportunities.
Your acting teaching: Andrew Keates (He/Him).
Our classes are facilitated by the esteemed Andrew Keates, Queer Theatre's artistic director and an award-winning theatre director. Andrew's impressive portfolio includes directing critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ plays such as Bent and Passing By by Martin Sherman, As Is by William M. Hoffman, Dark Sublime by Michael Dennis, and the recent European premiere of Steve by Mark Gerrard (to name but a few!). His experience directing in the West End and working with actors worldwide, along with his years of LGBTQ+ activism and experience of LGBTQ+ issues make these classes a unique sanctuary for growth, learning, challenges and of course, fun.
Class details:
When: Mondays, 7pm - 9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm for complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where: The Two Brewers, Club Room, 114 Clapham High Street, Lambeth, Greater London, SW4 7UJ
Travel: Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Clapham Common underground station, ten minutes from Clapham North underground station, and Clapham High Street overground.
Cost: £18/£20 per week (includes entry to The Two Brewers for post-class entertainment and bar access). Concessions available for Equity members.
Accessibility: Our classes are wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific needs, please reach out so we can accommodate you.
What do I need?
Clothing: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that allow you to move easily.
Pencil Case: Bring a notebook, a pen, and a pencil. A pencil sharpener and an eraser may also prove helpful.
Materials: We will provide ideas for various monologues, scenes, and plays to explore during our sessions. If you have specific pieces you’d like to work on, please bring a copy so your director can refer to it during your collaboration.
IMPORTANT FOR NOVEMBER / DEcemBER 2024
Please note alternative venues for the following dates. Class begins at 7pm and sadly, we may not be able to provide our usual complimentary tea and coffee on these dates.
Monday 9th December 2024: Omnibus Theatre, Clapham.
1 Clapham Common Northside, London, SW4 0QW.
Monday 16th December 2024: The Railway, Clapham (upstairs in the loft).
18 Clapham High Street, Clapham, London, SW4 7UR.
