The Summer Intensive will take place at Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JT.
Summer Intensive: Acting
An introduction to drama school
2025 Intensive course dates to be announced
Experience three weeks of intensive acting training at one of the UK’s top drama schools. Mountview has been training actors for over 75 years and our alumni include Olivier Award winner Giles Terera (Hamilton), Jack Wolfe (Shadow and Bone), Jim Howick (Ghosts) and Louisa Harland (Derry Girls). Join us this summer for an intensive Acting experience which could mark the start of your own acting career.
The Acting Summer Intensive is designed to offer an introduction and access to world-class drama school training at an affordable price. Taking place over three action-packed weeks, you’ll receive 90 hours of training from Mountview’s expert staff in our purpose-built and award-winning building in South London.
Working in a creative setting alongside industry professionals, you will learn how to select, prepare, and perform the best classical and contemporary monologues for you, develop skills and techniques and get insider knowledge and tips for success at drama school auditions.
There are limited placed available on this course and early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Here’s what some previous attendees said about this course:
“I can say that the three weeks were by far the best training I have had till this point… every teacher seems like a superhero at their job.”
– Katherin
“it was such an exciting learning experience… we did so many plays and it has definitely unlocked something in me and given me so much confidence and clarity that I definitely want to pursue acting as a career. To sum up, awesome, fabulous and perfect.”
– Sumiti
Week one includes 30 hours of intensive professional actors’ training.
Sessions will develop your skills in three areas which are essential for a professional actor:
- Acting: unlock creativity and explore truth and connection to character
- Voice: an introduction to the principles of vocal technique teaching you how to make the most of your voice
- Movement: discover how to access character through observation and physicality, explore the importance of body language and connect your body to the text
In week 2, you will learn how to select, prepare and perform monologues that can be used in future auditions.
You will also gain experience and understanding in Shakespeare, explore further acting techniques and apply these techniques to both your monologues and scenes.
In week 3, you will work with your ensemble to develop an informal sharing of a contemporary text.
In this week, you will experience what it means to work as a team in an intensive rehearsal process.
USEFUL INFO
| Summer Intensive: Acting | £1,350 |
Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the start of the course and must be fluent in English. We require a level of English that is approx. IELTS 6.0. It is not mandatory to have taken English language tests prior to attending this course; we recommend that for non-English speakers if you have not completed Level 6 IELTS that you must have the equivalent English language experience.
What is the schedule for the Summer Intensive?
The Summer Intensive will run over three weeks from Monday 29 July to Friday 16 August 2024. Classes will take place Monday to Friday, from 9.30am – 5.00pm (on certain days classes may run until 5.30pm).
How do I enrol?
Please fill in the application form. Once completed we will be in contact with you to let you know if we are able to offer you a place on the Summer Intensive this year. This will include instructions on how pay the course fees and to complete your enrolment on the course.
Do you have accommodation for those taking part?
Please note that Mountview staff cannot arrange accommodation on behalf of Summer Intensive participants.
Will I need to purchase equipment for the course?
You will not be required to purchase any specialised equipment for this course. You will need flexible and comfortable working clothes and trainers for the course.
Terms and Conditions
All course fees are non-refundable or transferable and must be paid in full before the start of a course.
Once a place on the course has been accepted and fees have been processed, if you choose to withdraw your application notice must be received in writing.
If written notification of cancellation by email to shortcourses@mountview.org.uk is received no later than 21 calendar days before the start of the course, the course fees paid to date will be refunded, minus a 10% administration fee. With any less than 21 calendar days’ notice, no course fees will be refunded.
In some instances, due to circumstances beyond our control, we may need to cancel or postpone a course. If this happens, course fees will be reimbursed, however Mountview cannot be held responsible for any additional expenses incurred by the student. These may include purchase of equipment, the cost of airfares, hotels or any other expenses incurred by the student.
Once payment has been made, it is strongly recommended that all students take out insurance to cover the loss of fees in the event of illness, or accident for which Mountview cannot accept any liability.
In the event of a course being cancelled once it has started, a relevant % of course fees will be refunded to cover any training not provided. If a student chooses to leave a course before its completion, full course fees will still apply.
Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If you have any access requirements, please disclose them at the point of application.
Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated according to their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the start of the course and must be fluent in English. We require a level of English that is approx. IELTS 6.0. It is not mandatory to have taken English language tests prior to attending this course; we recommend that for non-English speakers if you have not completed Level 6 IELTS that you must have the equivalent English language experience.
"Come to Mountview and you will attend an academy where the staff is dedicated to helping you get the best out of your training."