Giles Foreman Centre for Acting

Giles Foreman Centre for Acting GFCA provides in-depth and powerful actor training in the heart of London's West End.

Taught by top industry tutors, our detailed training, playful but rigorous, is designed to thoroughly prepare you for life in the acting industry. The Giles Foreman Centre for Acting is a dynamic professional acting studio based in Soho, in the heart of London. We provide distinctive, enjoyably rigorous and person-centred training for aspiring individuals and professional actors – taught by some of the top acting, movement, voice, analysis, improvisation and camera-technique coaches available.

Master the craft of acting.At Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, we train actors to bring depth, nuance, and truth to ever...
14/09/2026

Master the craft of acting.

At Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, we train actors to bring depth, nuance, and truth to every role — combining rigorous technique with real creative freedom.

Our programme includes full-time and part-time courses, evening classes, and short workshops designed for actors at every stage of their career, from beginners to working professionals.

📍 Based in London
🔗 Link in bio to explore our courses and enrol

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In Soho, there’s an acting studio designed for actors who are passionate about truth in storytelling. They train with hi...
11/09/2026

In Soho, there’s an acting studio designed for actors who are passionate about truth in storytelling. They train with high-quality professional coaches who focus on YOU. No large-sized classes with one-size-fits all teaching. No prohibitive audition fees or overly-competitive admission rates. Just rigorous training of the mind, body, and heart in an inclusive and in-depth environment. This is GFCA London. Welcome in. Applications for October 2026 are open.

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Congratulations to GFCA graduate Conor BerryWe are delighted to celebrate the continued success of our graduate, Conor B...
08/09/2026

Congratulations to GFCA graduate Conor Berry

We are delighted to celebrate the continued success of our graduate, Conor Berry, who features in Series 3 of Vigil, now airing on BBC One and available on BBC iPlayer.

Vigil stands as one of the UK’s most acclaimed drama productions, and moments like these reflect the calibre of talent GFCA is proud to develop and support.

To explore our courses and workshops, and to begin your own journey into professional screen acting, please visit the link in our bio.

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We want to meet you. Our alumni have gone on to Emily in Paris, Tokyo Vice, Hanna, Vikings, and beyond — and it started ...
03/09/2026

We want to meet you.

Our alumni have gone on to Emily in Paris, Tokyo Vice, Hanna, Vikings, and beyond — and it started right here.

The 20-month Advanced Acting Diploma (Actor / Actor-Director route) is now open for applications. No audition fees. No gatekeeping. Just serious training with industry-working teachers.

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Apply today — link in bio.

THE ADVANCED INTENSIVE ACTING DIPLOMA — Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, LondonYou’ve done the classes. You’ve had the m...
31/08/2026

THE ADVANCED INTENSIVE ACTING DIPLOMA — Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, London

You’ve done the classes. You’ve had the moments where it clicked. Now it’s time to go further.

Our Advanced Intensive Diploma is for actors who are done playing it safe — deep, sustained training designed to break old habits, unlock raw emotional truth, and build the technique to work at a professional level. Small groups. Relentless focus. Real transformation.

This isn’t a taster course. It’s a turning point.

London | Limited places | Enrolling now

Your next role starts with this decision. Apply today.
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We don’t believe professional training should be all-or-nothing. Some actors are ready to go full-time. Others need to w...
24/08/2026

We don’t believe professional training should be all-or-nothing. Some actors are ready to go full-time. Others need to work while they train. Others want to test the water first. Every one of these pathways leads somewhere real. Find your perfect-fit acting program with GFCA.
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Enrolment is now open for the Foundation Course at the Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, London.Running Saturdays from 26...
20/08/2026

Enrolment is now open for the Foundation Course at the Giles Foreman Centre for Acting, London.

Running Saturdays from 26 September to 28 November (10:30am – 6pm, 65 hours total), this course is designed for beginning actors looking to develop their craft — ideal preparation for those planning to apply to drama school.

Dates: 26 September – 28 November
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:30am – 6pm
Fee: £800 for the term

Places are limited. Apply now — link in bio.

GFCA continues to attract international students looking for elite acting training. Set in the heart of London’s West En...
18/08/2026

GFCA continues to attract international students looking for elite acting training. Set in the heart of London’s West End — where world-class theatre was born — you’ll pay the same rate as UK students while building a rock-solid foundation for a global acting career.

Our 20-month programme is led by internationally renowned coach Giles Foreman, alongside a team of industry-leading tutors, and is designed to challenge and stretch you — ending with genuine industry exposure and real preparation for professional acting work.

Auditions for the 2026–2028 cohort (Group 16) are open now — apply in person or with a self-tape.

Apply: [email protected]

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, gilesforeman.com.The new site has been built to p...
11/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, gilesforeman.com.

The new site has been built to provide a clearer, more accessible overview of our training programmes — from part-time evening and weekend classes to our full-time Intensive Acting/Directing course and specialist workshops.

As always, our training remains rooted in the legacy of Drama Centre London and the methodology developed by Yat Malmgren and Christopher Fettes, with a continued focus on bespoke, person-centred instruction.

We invite you to visit the new site to explore our current course offerings.

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HB Studio x GFCA London present the Hagen Teacher’s Lab — an intensive 5-day program for teachers, teachers-in-training,...
10/08/2026

HB Studio x GFCA London present the Hagen Teacher’s Lab — an intensive 5-day program for teachers, teachers-in-training, and professional actors exploring Uta Hagen’s approach to stage and classroom.

Led by HB Studio artists Brian Mulligan and Francesca Ferrara, both trained directly under Uta Hagen.

Hagen’s book, Respect for Acting, significantly influenced training at Drama Centre London, where her protégé Doreen Cannon trained many actors, including those at RADA.

Mon 7 – Fri 11 September 2026, 10am–5pm

GFCA London, 2a Royalty Mews, Dean Street, W1D 3AR

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2a Royalty Mews, Dean Street, Soho
London
W1D3AR

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Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 6:30pm

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