Acting Classes For LGBTQIA+ People

Every Monday Night (including Bank Holidays)
Doors & Refreshments From 6:30pm | Class Starts at 7pm | Class Finishes Approximately 9:30/10pm
Drinks and Cabaret From 10pm - 1am
The Two Brewers, Clapham

Queer Theatre invites you to join our weekly acting classes for LGBTQIA+ people, held every Monday from 7pm to 9:30pm at iconic queer venue, The Two Brewers in Clapham. London’s most popular queer acting classes are led by award-winning theatre director Andrew Keates, our classes welcome queer performers of all abilities, 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: Learn about performance styles and acting techniques.

Explore Through Play: Participate in creative improvisation games and exercises designed to foster self-discovery and collaborative play.

Delve into LGBTQ+ Material: Work with scripts, themes and devise work that reflects LGBTQIA+ 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, such as our Queer Play Reading Club, Queer Variety Night, trips, social events and networking opportunities.

Industry Showcase: We dedicate several months a year to preparing our acting class students to perform in our OutCast showcases of queer actors and writing. We invite friends, loved ones and people from the performing arts industry such as agents and casting directors to see our work and many have received agent representation and professional opportunities as actors and writers.

Class Details:

When: Mondays, 7pm - 9:30/10pm. Doors open at 6:30pm for complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
10pm we often socialise together until late after class. Finish time varies depending on the type of work we’re doing.

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: £20 per session (includes entry to The Two Brewers for post-class entertainment and bar access).

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 all materials for each session, such as queer scenes, monologues and other resources.

Book Now

Book via Eventbrite below. And if you’re having any problems with your booking, please contact us.

Your Acting Teacher: 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, internationally and working with West End, Hollywood and Broadway actors worldwide, alongside 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.