Join Portsmouth’s leading drama school, tread the boards, learn the art of the industry and explore your creativity!

You will be in continual contact with professional practitioners from all areas of the industry, who will follow you all course long; you will receive lectures and workshops on the practical business of becoming an actor. You will be shown current working methods and practices to enable you to work effectively and professionally.  Moreover you will work with people like you and so you will make new friendships and share your passions with them.

As the South’s leading drama school, Groundlings has been know to see past students entering the profession, which has included working in:

Harry Potter – Film, MI High – TV, Sweeney Todd – Film, Tess of the Durberville – BBC, Music Man – Chichester Festival Theatre, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – UK Tour

Voted ‘Most innovative Drama School in the UK’ – 2007. “How to Help Your Child Become A Prodigy”.

Classes we currently offer…

Youth and Adult Acting Classes

Wednesdays  8pm – 10pm - 18 years +  (Course fees £95 per term)

Fridays  6pm – 8pm. 14yrs – 18yrs  (Course fees £167 per term)

Saturdays  11.30am – 1.30pm - 7yrs – 11yrs & 2pm – 4pm - 11yrs – 14yrs  (Course fees £167 per term)      

TV & Film Classes

Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8pm - 14yrs + (Course fees £95 per term)

Explore the world of movies and TV and learn about how to become a movie actor. The course also develops your skills on how to create your own films and television programs.      

For joining enquiries, please email Rachel Carter at education@groundlings.co.uk or download our prospectus HERE