Summer Intensive: Acting (18+)

Dates: July 28 – August 15 2025 (Monday – Friday)

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 alumni include Olivier Award winner Giles Terera (Hamilton), Jack Wolfe (Shadow and Bone), Jim Howick (Ghosts) and Louisa Harland (Derry Girls). Join us for an intensive Actor training experience which could mark the start of your own acting career.

The Acting Summer Intensive is designed to offer a robust introduction to world-class drama school training. Taking place over three action-packed weeks, you will access 90 hours of training from Mountview’s expert staff in our purpose-built and award-winning building in South London, all at a competitive price.

Training in a creative setting alongside industry professionals, you will

  • learn how to select, rehearse, and perform material, preparing you to excel in future auditions
  • develop a wide range of skills in voice, movement and acting
  • experiment with multiple acting techniques including Acting for Screen and Shakespeare
  • work with professional creatives towards an ensemble project

Places on this course are limited, and early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Course Details

Course cost: £1,350

Entry Requirements: Applicants must be aged 18 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.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

FAQ's

Where will the Summer Intensive take place?

Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JT.

What is the schedule for the Summer Intensive?

The Summer Intensive will run over three weeks from Monday 28 July to Friday 15 August 2025. Workshops will take place Monday to Friday, from 9.30am – 5.00pm (on certain days classes may run until 5.15pm). Participants should plan to arrive at 9.00am on Monday 28 July for registration.

How do I enroll?

Please complete and send an application form. You will subsequently be contacted if we can offer you a place. With your offer you will receive information about how to pay the course fees and complete your enrolment.

Do you have accommodation for those taking part?

No. Our friends at Bernard Myers House can offer limited accommodation for Summer Intensive participants. More details are available on their website. If you would like to pursue this option, please contact bernardmyers@capitolstudents.com directly with any enquiries and to book.

Please note that Mountview staff cannot get involved in any accommodation arrangements on behalf of Summer Intensive participants.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that allow movement.

Mountview Short Courses Terms and Conditions

1. All participants must meet the age requirements specified for the course.

2. Enrollment is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment (and in specified cases, a completed registration form).

3. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Mountview reserves the right to cap enrollment based on capacity.

4. All course fees must be paid in full before the course start date and course places are non-transferable.

5. Payments can be made by credit card, bank transfer, or other approved payment methods as specified at the time of registration.

6. Refund policies apply as outlined in the following cancellation terms.

6.1. You have a right to cancel your registration within 14 days of receiving registration confirmation without providing any reason as per your statutory “cooling-off” period.

6.2. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to shortcourses@mountview.org.uk

6.3. Written notice of cancellation must be received no later than 21 days before the course start date. With any less than 21 calendar days’ notice, no course fees can be refunded.

6.4. In some instances, due to circumstances beyond Mountview’s control, courses may need to be cancelled or postponed. 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.

6.5. 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.

7. Mountview reserves the right to make changes to course materials, schedule, instructors and venue if necessary. Any significant changes will be communicated to enrolled participants as soon as possible.

8. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. In the case of an unavoidable absence, participants must notify the relevant member of the Participation team in advance.

9. We request that any person who is feeling unwell takes responsibility for their health and shows consideration for the health of others by staying at home.

10. Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and with kindness towards themselves, other participants and all staff. Mountview reserves the right to refuse admission and may request that a participant leaves a workshop or course, if it is deemed that their actions cause disruption, disturbance or threat to other people or damage to the building. In this case, no refunds will be provided.

11. Participants are expected to comply with all health and safety and relevant safeguarding guidelines set by the course provider and course instructors and facilitators.

12. All materials provided during the course are for personal use only and must not be distributed, reproduced or used for commercial purposes.

13. Mountview is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages to participants arising from course participation.

14. Mountview is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property during the course.

15. The personal data collected at registration is handled in accordance with GDPR.

16. Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and will endeavor to support all applicants. If you have any access requirements, please disclose them at the point of application.

17. To ensure all applicants can fully engage with course materials, training and discussions, applicants must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency at an appropriate level.

“I found Movement to challenge me in a good way and break my preconceived notions about what it would be like. Shakespeare class was useful to analyze the language and practice performing in iambic pentameter. Contemporary helped me gain a better understanding of how to approach text and get to the underlying message of what a character wants to do. Ensemble helped solidify and actualize all the principles we’ve learned, whilst working together. Overall, it has been really useful to have (tutors) currently in the industry, as it allowed us to ask questions or address worries we had.”

Participant – Acting Summer Intensive 2024