Queer Theatre invites you to join our weekly acting classes for queer people, held every Monday from 7pm to 9:30pm 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 FACILITATOR AND ACTING TUTOR
Our classes are facilitated by Andrew Keates (He/Him), 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. To find out more about him visit www.andrewkeates.co.uk.
CLASS DETAILS
- When: Mondays, 7pm - 10pm. Doors open at 6:30pm for complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. From 10pm we often socialise together until late after class.
- 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 week (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 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 DECEMBER INFORMATION
Our acting classes are usually held at The Two Brewers. However, in December we will be using multiple venues across Clapham while The Two Brewers hosts their pantomime. Please check the venue listed for each date carefully before attending.
- 1st & 8th December 2025: Two Brewers, Clapham
- 15th & 22nd December 2025: The Railway, Clapham (Upstairs Space)
- 29th December 2025: Omnibus Theatre, Clapham (Downstairs Space)