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Drama and Acting classes in Aberdeen
There's something for everyone in our regular groups and classes.
From introductory level to professional development for theatre makers in the industry.
Take a look at all the opportunities below and book your place.
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On this page you will find details of our groups in Aberdeen:
Ensemble Productions - all ages
Stage 1 - intro to acting for ages 18+
Stage 2 - intermediate acting for ages 18+
FUSE Drama Group - for ages 14 - 18
Encore! Script Reading Group - for ages 50+
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Stage 1
For ages 18 and over
10 weeks
Venue: Aberdeen Grammar School, AB10 1HT
Time: Tuesdays 6.10pm - 7.40pm
Term Starts: 13th January
Off / Holidays: 10th February
Final Session of term: 26th March
Fee: Pay What You Can
For budding actors, this weekly session is about building confidence and discovering the basics of performing in a friendly group environment. You will work with an experienced tutor to develop creative and technical skills whilst feeling safe and supported throughout.
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FUSE Drama Group
For ages 14 - 18
20 weeks
Venue: Woodside Fountain Centre, AB24 2QY
Time: Tuesdays 7pm-9pm
Term Starts: 13th January
Off / Holidays: 10th February, 31st March, 7th April
Final Session: 16th June
Fee: Pay What You Can
This is the place to meet friends and explore your performance skills. Led by an experienced professional facilitator, you will develop your performing skills and have a great time with likeminded people.
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FUSE is offered on a Pay What You Can basis, meaning you can choose your price. If any cost is a barrier, you can apply for one of our limited free places. To apply, please email us on hello@tenfeettalltheatre.com quoting "FUSE Free place"
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Stage 2
For ages 18 and over
20 weeks
Venue: Aberdeen Grammar School, AB10 1HT
Time: Thursdays 6.10pm - 7.40pm
Term Starts: 15th January
Off / Holidays: 12th February, 2nd April, 9th April
Final Session and sharing: 18th June
Fee: Pay What You Can
Explore voice, movement and acting in our Stage 2 Performance Group; a 20-week programme designed to deepen your skills, stretch your craft and support your development as a performer.
During the term, you’ll apply your learning through rehearsals and present a performance to an invited audience.
Please note: This is an open-access course with no formal entry requirements, but to fully benefit you should have some experience in acting.
You’ll also be required to prepare independently outside class time - for instance, familiarising yourself with lines.
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The LAB
For Students, Graduates and Professionals only
The LAB is the heart of collaboration. It's a place to test, experiment, collaborate and explore new possibilities all the whilst keeping connected with amazing like-minded NE artists.
You can lead the group on sessions to test, play and develop your idea, or you can run a skills-based workshop to keep everyone well tuned with their performance skills. In return, you support and participate in other group members sessions.
What you can explore is totally up to you...it can be devising, new writing, physical theatre, acting technique, chorus/ensemble work - the list is is endless . . .
If you wish to join The LAB, please email hello@tenfeettalltheatre.com and detail a little bit about your performance or theatre-making background.
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Encore! Script Reading Group
Encore! at Music Hall is produced by Aberdeen Performing Arts in association with Ten Feet Tall
Join us in our relaxed reading sessions where we will explore and discuss a great play. You don't need to perform and no advance reading is required, just be ready to discover the stories behind the notable text.
2026 @ Music Hall (10 weeks)
Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am
Venue: Music Hall
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We also run Encore! groups in Aberdeenshire. Check them out * HERE *
Ensemble Productions
This is the place to develop live performance with like-minded people. Focus on delivering quality performances and developing your craft, all the whilst having fun! Rehearsals will take place weekly in evenings, so to accommodate participants work and care commitments and the final performances will be open to the public to come and see what a fantastic creative community we have here in the NE.
The 2026 Ensemble Production is:
Men Should Weep
by Ena Lamont Stewart
THIS PRODUCTION IS NOW FULLY CAST.
Set during the 1930s Depression, this classic by Ena Lamont Stewart offers a powerful and poignant portrayal of tenement life in Scotland. Focusing on the lives of a working class family and surrounding community, the play explores themes of poverty, gender roles, and resilience in the face of hardship. Its enduring relevance and emotional impact are key reasons it continues to resonate with modern audiences.
Performance: March 2026
More info coming soon.
In meantime, have a look at our 2025 Production of The Odd Couple
This amateur production of “Men Should Weep” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
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