ACTT Workshops

January 2025

Theatre Deli. London 

Wednesday afternoons. 15th January - 12th February

This course is ACTT a weekly 1-4pm workshop every Wednesday afternoon covering Standard Single Sword and 18th Century Smallsword for Intermediate and above. All leading to an exam on the last day of the course. We will be covering all levels from beginners to experienced. 

Please email the ACTT email address for more details 

Royal Armouries, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Dates to be confirmed but definitely January 

Full details of this course will be in the December newsletter. A five-day course with the opportunity to see the archive, the library plus weapon handling. Weapon systems not confirmed yet, but the course will be with Jack and Duncan but do keep an eye on the Facebook group. 

The Sword&Scoundrel Courses

Sword and Scoundrel will be announcing a full run down of their winter/ spring 2025 courses over the next few weeks. But don’t forget their Summer course and do keep an eye on their website 

https://www.swordandscoundrel.co.uk

28th - 2nd March 2025 

Lincoln Arts Center

Tickets are available from December onwards we will be doing Single sword at Standard and 18th Century Small Sword at all other levels. A two-and-a-half-day intensive course designed for people with no or little experience all the way up to those with industry recognised qualifications in stage combat. Just to clarify on times the course starts at 6pm till 9pm on the Friday and then picks up on the Saturday and exam Sunday. 

Courses on offer: Standard, Intermediate, Advanced and Specialist**

Standard Single Sword and 18th century smallsword is an option for advanced or specialist level who already have a qualification.

The stage combat courses being held at LAC will cover preparation, technical skills and their use on stage and screen. This course is designed for people with no experience in Stage Combat up to experienced qualification holding levels. This workshop will give experience in the initial understanding of what stage combat is and how it is used on stage. We will be covering Health and Safety, footwork, weapon techniques and it examined on the last day by an examiner who is a working professional.

Summer course 2025

Sword and Scoundrel are taking applications for next year’s Summer course in Canterbury. Black Friday offer will be available soon. Check out the Sword and Scoundrel website for more details https://www.swordandscoundrel.co.uk/course-list-2025

The Summer Course is a five-day residential course, focusing on a variety of weapon styles. The specific weapons are the following.

Standard: Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword, Unarmed

Intermediate; Staff, Knife, Unarmed

Advanced; Spear & Shield vs Gladius & Shield, Spear Vs Gladius, Pool Fight

Single weapon + Workshop; Baton Syllabus (advanced), Theatrical Firearms, Military Skills

This course has limited spaces per Course type due to accommodation and quality. You may enrol on any level, provided you have attained 3 Merits at the previous level with exception of beginners.  will be just great to see you.

Theatre Deli. London 

18th - 22nd August 

This is a week course 9-5pm at Theatre Deli in London. We will be running all levels, weapons listed below along with prices. Please note this course will have very limited numbers.

Standard;  Baton,Single Sword, Unarmed

Intermediate; Double Escrima, Knife*, Unarmed

Advanced; Double Escrima, Knife*Unarmed 

Specialist**: knife* or unarmed

*knife & Rope is an option if knife is already taken. At Advanced and Specialist Karambit is an option.

** ACTT requires a short essay on this level as part of taking this level of examination. Please enquire for details.

Hope to see you soon

Prices

Non-members £350

Actors Uk £340

S&S, Equity, Theatre deli members £330

ACTT members £300

Deposit non-refundable £50 to secure your place. More information email this admin@acttstagecombat.com