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FREE Community Acting
Sessions

​2026 Dates:

16, 30 January; 13 February; 13, 27 March; 10, 24 April; 8, 22 May; 5, 19 June; 3, 17 July; 4, 18 September; 2, 16, 30 October; 13, 27 November; 

11 December [Holiday Performance]

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6:30pm to 8:30pm

Sunflower House

45 Foord Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AE.

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What we do

  • Foundation acting courses held every other week [No previous experience required]

  • Focus on wellbeing through creativity

  • Collaborative and participant-led theatre-making

  • Inclusive, safe and welcoming

 

Who are our courses for?

  • All ages, abilities and backgrounds

  • No experience necessary

  • Particularly suited for individuals who have encountered barriers to learning in the past

  • Anyone interested in wellbeing through participatory theatre

 

What are the benefits?

  • Channel or discover your talents and interests

  • Learn and express yourself in a safe space

  • Make friends, have fun and try new things

  • Work together to produce a unique, finished theatre piece at the end of each term

  • Training in drama skills such as voice, character & text analysis and playwrighting are offered 

  • Learn employable ‘soft skills’ such as team work, time-management, empathy, problem-solving, verbal and non-verbal communication, fitness, well-being, self-confidence and more

  • We also look to combat social isolation through these regular creative social gatherings

  • Inclusive, safe and welcoming

 

Our sessions are open to people of all ages [18+] and backgrounds, but especially suited to individuals who: 

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  • May have experienced barriers to learning in the past

  • Would benefit from creative expression to support wellbeing

  • Need a gateway to further training or employment

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Are you interested in theatre or acting but unsure where to begin?

 

FPAC invites local residents to take part in its regular FREE Community Acting Sessions.

 

No prior experience is required.

 

Launched in 2022, these sessions welcome theatre lovers of all ages and backgrounds. They offer a warm, inclusive space to connect with others, share stories, laugh, and explore creativity. Participants engage in theatre-based activities designed to build confidence, strengthen social connections, enhance wellbeing, and support personal development, while also helping to combat social isolation.

 

Open to adults aged 18 and over, the programme runs in 6- to 8-week blocks, introducing participants to a wide range of theatre skills and providing opportunities for performance. All sessions are led by an experienced industry practitioner.

 

FPAC is committed to accessible training opportunities as a core value. The Community Acting Sessions are designed specifically for those with little or no previous experience, offering training in drama skills—including voice, character development, text analysis, and playwrighting—alongside valuable transferable skills such as teamwork, time management, empathy, problem-solving, communication, fitness, wellbeing, and self-confidence.

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FPAC was formed to encourage greater local participation in theatre. Its vision is to empower the community to create and perform original dramatic work, fostering a stronger sense of connection and belonging. By nurturing creativity and community spirit, FPAC aims to inspire positive social change.

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The organisation’s long-term ambition is to become Kent’s preeminent ensemble theatre and a vibrant artistic hub at the heart of Folkestone—one that encourages people of all ages and abilities to take creative risks and explore the transformative power of the arts.

Generously supported by the Kent Community Foundation & the Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

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