Acting Classes For LGBTQIA+ People
Every Monday Night (including Bank Holidays)
Doors 6:30pm | Class Begins 7pm | Finishes Aprox 9:30pm.
Drinks, socialising and cabaret after
Two Brewers, Clapham
IMPORTANT: OUR USUAL VENUE, THE TWO BREWERS IS UNDERGOING REFURBISHMENT THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER & SOME OF OCTOBER, & IS UNAVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ALL OF DECEMBER. SOME CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE, THE NELL OF OLD DRURY AND OMNIBUS THEATRE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CHECK WHERE WE ARE EACH WEEK AND HOW TO FIND US. THANK YOU.
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 LGBTQIA+ 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 Queer 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, workshops, trips, social events, parties 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.
Your Acting Teacher:
Andrew Keates (He/Him).
Our classes are facilitated by Andrew Keates, Queer Theatre's artistic director, founder and an award-winning theatre director. Andrew's impressive portfolio includes directing critically acclaimed LGBTQIA+ 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.
Class Details:
- When: Mondays, 7pm - 9:30pm.
Doors open at 6:30pm for complimentary snacks, and you can use the main bar to purchase drinks.
Afterwards, we socialise together after class.
Finish time varies depending on the type of work we’re doing. - Where: Two Brewers, Club Room, 114 Clapham High Street, Lambeth, Greater London, SW4 7UJ
- IMPORTANT: OUR USUAL VENUE, THE TWO BREWERS IS UNDERGOING REFURBISHMENT THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER & SOME OF OCTOBER, & IS UNAVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ALL OF DECEMBER. SOME CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE, THE NELL OF OLD DRURY AND OMNIBUS THEATRE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CHECK WHERE WE ARE EACH WEEK AND HOW TO FIND US. THANK YOU.
- Showcase Rehearsals: Throughout September - November, many of our members will be rehearsing specific pieces for our OutCast Showcase of Queer Actors & Writing. Classes are still open to everyone, especially newcomers. And we may be able to include you within our showcase so long as you can commit to regular classes.
- 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.
- 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.
Box Office
Our new pricing structure is designed to make our classes accessible to as many LGBTQIA+ people as possible, while ensuring Queer Theatre remains self-supporting.
Acting Class Ticket | Standard: £25
Our standard price for a single Acting Class for LGBTQIA+ People. If you’re planning to join us every week, our Monthly Loyalty Pass offers the best value.
Acting Class Ticket | Pay It Forward: £30
If you’re able to pay a little more, choosing Pay It Forward helps subsidise reduced-price places for other LGBTQIA+ people, keeping our classes affordable and accessible to more of our community. You can also add an additional donation at checkout if you’d like to give a little more.
Acting Class Ticket | Pay Less: £20
Our no-ID concession price for Equity members, students, those on a low income, or anyone who feels they can’t afford the full price. No proof or explanation required.
Monthly Loyalty Passes | £60–£100 (depending on the month)
For those who want to come every week, be a big part of our community and get the very best value. Every class works out at just £20, while your monthly commitment helps Queer Theatre plan ahead, remain sustainable and build a stronger regular community.
About Queer Theatre
We create spaces to nurture Queer creative talent and ensure you ever need spend a week alone ever again.
We do this with our weekly Acting Classes For LGBTQIA+ People, London’s OutCast Showcase of Queer Actors and Writing, monthly Queer Play Reading Club, The Show People Podcast LIVE, Luvvie: The Party for Queer People in the Performing Arts, industry workshops, masterclasses, and many trips and adventures. Make sure you visit our What’s On page to see everything available for you to join.
Our community welcomes experienced professionals to enthusiastic beginners and those looking for a creative spaces to belong. Shared passions, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do.