Introduction to Unarmed Combat | Workshops

Upcoming Dates:

This course runs over two days.

Dates: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March, 10.30-17.30

Cost : £165 (£135 for Actor Centre Members - you will need proof of your membership to purchase this)

This workshop is available for: Actor Members, Industry Members and Non-members

The Actors Centre is a renowned advanced professional development centre dedicated to supporting professional actors.

Our course ‘Introduction to Unarmed Combat’ is a fun, two-day intensive in unarmed stage combat with theatre and film fight director Keith Wallis. This short course is perfect for those who are new to the world of stage combat, or for more experienced actors who are looking to brush on their skills and refine their stage fighting techniques further. The workshop will be taught by a tutor from the Actors Centre's regular programme for professional actors.

You'll have a chance to explore the fundamentals of safe and effective stage fighting, learning a wide range of different skills and developing a strong 'toolkit' of techniques that are vital for fight performance in the industry. Alongside basic technique, participants will have the opportunity to learn and perform fight choreography, with the option of attaining a basic certification in unarmed stage combat. Please suitable loose clothing and appropriate footwear for movement work.

View the Course Pack as a word document or PDF.

Keith Wallis holds a unique degree in stage combat & specialist performance skills, as well as qualifications with two of the British fight academies. For over a decade he has worked as a fight choreographer for theatre, film & opera, and has taught at some of the UK’s most prestigious acting schools.

Completion of this Introduction to Unarmed Combat course is not a guarantee of eligibility for Actors Centre membership. Please wear suitable clothing for movement. By purchasing a space on our Introduction to Unarmed Combat course you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. This workshop is for those aged 18 and above.