Stage and the City – Public Speaking Classes

Stage and the City is the adult performing arts arm of the Anna Fiorentini Performing Arts School. Their public speaking course runs across five dynamic weekly in-person sessions held at St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate in the City of London. Topics covered include presence, persuasive communication, improvisation, storytelling, and real-world speaking challenges. Classes are taught by industry professionals and are suitable for all levels — no prior experience is required. The lead tutor, Attila Kent, has also delivered corporate public speaking workshops to organisations including Pret a Manger and Loughborough University.

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In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from London

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Contact & location

St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate, EC2M 3TL

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+44 (0)20 7682 1403

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Membership & sessions

Courses are sold as 5-week term blocks. No prior experience is required. Each class includes tiered exercises for beginners through to returning students. A satisfaction guarantee applies: if you do not enjoy your first class, notify within 24 hours for a full refund minus the cost of the first class. Taster evenings are also available for prospective students.

Services: 5-week public speaking course, Presence and stage confidence training, Persuasive communication workshops, Improvisation exercises, Storytelling techniques, Real-world speaking challenges, Individual feedback and expert coaching, Corporate public speaking workshops, Taster classes / introductory sessions

Meeting schedule: Weekly evening sessions over a 5-week term; after-work schedule at St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate, EC2M 3TL

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Part of the Anna Fiorentini Performing Arts School group. The lead tutor Attila Kent has delivered workshops to corporate clients including Pret a Manger and Loughborough University. Stage and the City also offers acting, dance, singing, and musical theatre classes for adults at various London locations.

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