Theatre Classes for Adults in Lewes
Are you an aspiring thespian? Do you have a desire to bask in stage lights?
If you are interested in exploring a plethora of acting techniques such as improvisation, character development, script work and method acting – then keep on reading…
By performing a variety of personas from different genres and script types as well as practising different roles and situations, our goal is to help individuals with all abilities and from all walks of life to build confidence, work on classics, as well as unique and traditional plays.
This group is ideal for anyone aged 18+ with, or without previous theatre or drama experience. Through games, scene creation and by exploring mindfulness we delve into the world of the performing arts where all are welcome to nourish their creativity and foster imagination while developing vocal skills, breathing techniques, as well as insights on movement and interpretation.
Where and when?
Our enthusiastic and friendly grown-up group of talented individuals meet on Wednesdays between 7:15pm and 9:15pm in the function room (upstairs) at the Elephant & Castle in Lewes.
Please note that our regular group meets during school term-time (see term dates below).
Term details
We meet in-person at the Elephant & Castle pub in Lewes, and online on some dates, on Wednesdays.
Our six week terms correlate with East Sussex County Council school term dates, and so far we can confirm the following:
Term 1
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Monday, 15 October 2025 (different venue)
Term 2
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Term 3
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Term 4
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
28th February 2026 – all cast members full day Animal Farm rehearsal
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
7th March 2026 – all cast members full day technical and dress run
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
14th March 2026 – performance show date in Lewes
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Term 5
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Term 6
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Additional important production dates during Term 6
All cast members full day rehearsals and production dates
to be confirmed in Lewes
Ignite your passion for performance with our theatre group and learn what it takes to be a performing artist, both on and off-stage.
Cost per member
We believe that the performing arts should be available to everyone to experience and try out themselves.
As such, we keep our rates exceptionally competitive so that more people may have a chance to access theatre and drama.
Each term costs £85 per member.
Please note that invoices are usually sent at least a week before the start of each term and payment is expected by the start of term.
