WELCOME TO
COLLECTIVE ACTING STUDIO
Our mission is to be the leading provider of actor-training in the U.K. for students from underrepresented groups. We know if we help to amplify these fresh, new voices this can help rebalance our society – as artists have the power to change the world.
we train actors
who work as actors
Actors who are part of the Collective have gone on to work in Hollywood films, on Broadway, for the National Theatre, in the West End and in series for Netflix, Apple TV, HBO, BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
*Sekou Diaby, Collective Graduate, Boarders, BBC3
drama school | BA Acting
Applications open for september 2025
part-time drama school
recruiting now for SEPTEMBER 2025
collective | birmingham
recruiting now for September 2025
This Autumn, renowned theatre company Frantic Assembly will travel across the UK to deliver FREE Taster and Trial workshops in association with 13 regional partner venues.
We are proud to say that we will be hosting Frantic Ignition here at Collective Acting Studio on Thursday 11th September. These high energy movement-based workshops are aimed at young people aged 16-24 who face barriers to accessing the arts, in the hopes to show them the arts can absolutely be for them.
Applications open via the Frantic Assembly website on Monday 11th August. Apply here.
collective fringe is back!
After its amazing first outing, our vibrant, fringe festival returns in 2026. Join us for four new groundbreaking productions, and our unmissable scratch night – January 21 to 25.
Writing submissions open September 1.
WATCH THIS SPACE …
stories from every angle
Collective Film Festival London is a new platform for underrepresented filmmakers striving to break into and disrupt our industry.
Are you a filmmaker? After an amazing first festival, CFFL will return in July 2026. Watch this space to see when submissions open!
drama school
open house
Experience a day in the life of a Collective student. Join us for our next Open Day on Saturday September 20th 2025.
hire
our spaces
At Collective we believe that a creative environment should be an inspiring place to be.
Situated in a beautiful Grade-II listed building our state of the art facilities – including two theatres, a recording studio, and three rehearsal rooms, are available for hire.
Don’t just take our word for it
The staff at Collective genuinely care for the well-being of all of their students, they want to see you win! They’re driven to give actors from underrepresented backgrounds a voice and that’s what we need more of in our industry. So if you’re an actor, a performer, a creative who wants to create their own work and give a voice to the voiceless, joining the Collective is the best thing you could do for yourself.
Seyan Sarvan – Channel 4’s It’s a Sin and HBO’s The Baby
I was working in the West End before I graduated and I genuinely felt more prepared and ready to utilise my skills having been trained by staff from Collective. I was able to pick up a script and know instantly what to do and how to navigate it. I felt strong and confident with my actor’s process and knew exactly how to tackle the industry as an actor and an artist.
Louis Sparks – Masters of the Air (produced by Spielberg/Hanks)
opportunity based on talent. not on income.
We offer financial support for those who need it most. Get in touch today to see how we can help.
Youth Academy
Are you aged 13-18? Interested in learning more about acting?
At the Collective Youth Academy, you will take part in classes, workshops and performances directed by leading industry professionals – alongside other talented, like-minded young people.
If you are interested in joining, we will invite you to one of our FREE taster workshops. Look forward to seeing you there!
showreels
Looking to promote yourself to agents and casting directors? Check out our exceptional showreel package.
Getting a new showreel can be daunting for graduates. However, thanks to the Collective Screen Acting Intensives and Showreel Consultation sessions, I felt more than prepared to deliver my best performance on shooting day. This is despite having had little to no screen acting experience prior. The whole process was fantastic and I cannot thank the team enough.
Matteo Caporusso – Member of the Advanced Acting Collective
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Collective Acting Studio is based at 2 Tiltman Place, Finsbury Park, London, N7 7EE
We never want students to miss out for financial reasons. Depending on the course, we offer a range of scholarships, bursaries, fee reductions, and payment plans. Check out our Financial Support page for more details.
If you want you to join our Part-Time Drama School, our Degree Course, the Youth Academy, or the Advanced Acting Collective you will need to audition. Our other Short Courses are open to everyone.
Collective Birmingham takes place at the Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
Anyone can film a showreel by booking in for our Showreel Intensive.
Yes. You don’t need to have had prior acting experience. We are interested in your raw ability and potential.