Online Acting Classes for 12-16 year olds

Online Acting Classes for Teenagers

Acting classes for young people, taught live online with drama teacher and author Sam Marsden.

These weekly online acting classes are designed to explore acting in a creative, supportive and fun environment, with an experienced drama teacher.

These sessions use drama games, acting techniques, and improvisation to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, and creativity.

Ages 12–16
Thursdays, 6.30 - 7.30pm UK time

The classes are suitable for young people who already love drama, as well as those who are new to it. You don’t have to be from the UK to join, anyone can join from anywhere around the world.

Course dates
The first block will begin on Thursday 10 September 2026.

The course will run for 12 sessions, with a one-week break for UK half term.

Session dates:

Thursday 10 September
Thursday 17 September
Thursday 24 September
Thursday 1 October
Thursday 8 October
Thursday 15 October
Thursday 22 October

No class Thursday 29 October — UK half-term break

Thursday 5 November
Thursday 12 November
Thursday 19 November
Thursday 26 November
Thursday 3 December

Price
The price is £8 per session and is booked as a full 12-session block. If your child tries the first session and decides it is not for them, a full refund is available, no questions asked.

Total cost for the 12-session block: £96

Session will include a mixture of drama games and acting techniques. These classes are rooted in the belief that drama can help young people grow from the inside out.

About Sam Marsden
Sam Marsden has been teaching drama for over 20 years. She has taught children and teenagers in youth theatres, after-school clubs, private schools, state schools, Stagecoach classes, and in a wide range of educational settings.

Sam taught drama in London for 10 years, then moved out to the Bath area and taught at King Edwards School, and also set up and ran Chippenham Youth Theatre. Her teaching work has always centred on helping young people grow in confidence, connect with others and find their creative voice.

Sam now lives in South-West France, and teaches a little locally, and she is the author of many popular drama teaching books, including 100 Acting Exercises for 8–18 Year Olds, published by Bloomsbury. Her other books include Acting Exercises for Creative Writing, Drama Games for Early Years, Acting Games for Improv, Drama Games for Mindfulness and Emotional Health, and Focus Games for the Classroom.

Sam also writes about drama, education and performance for organisations and publications including The Stage, Spotlight, Headteacher Update, Edutopia, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

She believes in the power of drama to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, creativity and emotional awareness. These online classes are rooted in that belief.

Places are limited to 15 students per class and are expected to sell out fast.