Year 2

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE COURSE

Intended for students who successfully complete the Foundation Course to develop their skills to a high level.

About the course

You will continue your classes in Body and Movement and in Voice and Speech, and in Acting classes apply the principles you have learned to bring a script to life. You will learn how to work with a director and take part in two full-length productions to showcase your skills.

FULL SCALE PRODUCTIONS

In the Spring and Summer terms, work is geared towards two full-length productions, one in March and one in July. These two productions are given full technical resources and feature in the season of plays at The Questors Theatre. The March production takes place in our Studio theatre and the July production in our Playhouse.

Recent productions include:

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (2026)
  • Tobermory by Rachel Moorhead (2026)
  • Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn (2025)
  • Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans (2025)
  • London Wall by John van Druten (2024)
  • Find Me by Olwen Wymark (2024)
  • On the Razzle by Tom Stoppard (2023)
  • The Gut Girls by Sarah Daniels (2023)
  • The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (2022)
  • Loveplay by Moira Buffini (2022)

What our students say

From the moment I stepped into the audition room, I knew I had found my creative home. The quality of the acting classes alongside body movement and voice work – exceeded my expectations as I was constantly encouraged to explore and push my boundaries. With the guidance of my teacher, David Emmet, I was able to tap into a level of creativity I never knew existed and reach new heights in my craft. I have become more confident, adaptable, and innovative in my approach, which helped in all areas of my life. It’s been hell of a ride! Plus, being a member means you get to experience all aspects of theatre life – from acting and directing to lighting, front of house, and stage design. So if you’re passionate about performing arts and you’re ready for a transformative experience, the Questors Academy is the perfect place for you.

Alexandrina Bivol, Group 73

Who is it for?

This course is exclusively for students who have successfully completed the Foundation Course in Acting. The majority of students progress from Foundation to Advanced each year.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER THIS COURSE?

Some students go on to pursue a professional career as an actor, while many join our acting company at The Questors and continue to perform here regularly.

Recent students on the course have successfully gained places at drama schools, and have appeared professionally at the National Theatre, in the West End and on film and TV.

EQUITY AND SPOTLIGHT MEMBERSHIP

As a student on the Advanced Performance Course, you are eligible to join Equity as a student member. Equity is the performing arts and entertainment trade union.
Students who complete both the Foundation Course and the Advanced Performance Course are eligible to join Spotlight, one of the UK’s leading casting platforms. Spotlight connects casting directors with performers for film, theatre, TV and more.

Fees & Funding

We offer several ways to manage the cost of your professional training:

Payment Option Cost Details
Monthly £150 per month Paid in advance of each month. 9 months in total.
Termly £425 per term Paid in advance of each term. 3 terms in total.
Yearly £1,225 per year Pay upfront for the year and save £50.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Support is available from the Nevile and Julie Cruttenden Fund and the Alfred Emmet Bursary. These can cover a portion or the entirety of your fees. We encourage all successful applicants to apply regardless of financial background.

Weekly Timetable

Tuesdays
7:15pm – 8:35pm (Voice) | 8:45pm – 10:05pm (Movement)
Wednesdays
7:30pm – 10:00pm (Acting)
Saturdays
3:15pm – 6:30pm (Acting)

2026/27 Term Dates

Autumn Term
26 September – 19 December 2026 (12 Weeks)
Spring Term
9 January – 20 March 2027 (10 Weeks)
Summer Term
3 April – 24 July 2027 (16 Weeks)

You pick up skills for life in this haven, so do apply – it will be the making of you.

Ruth Comerford, Group 72
Table Manners 2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2026
The Gut Girls 2023
Loveplay 2022
Find Me 2024
Trojan Barbie 2025
Table Manners 2025