Actors Combat Theatrical Training (ACTT) one of the recognised training boards with Equity is holding a week course 10-5pm summer workshop leading to an exam on the last day of the course. Qualifications can be added to your Spotlight profile. 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 Fight Director. Regardless of personal experience, these exams must be taken in the following order:
Standard level for participants with little or no experience, who have passed fewer than three ACTT Standard level exams;
Intermediate level for participants who have passed three Standard exams or a Basic exam with another organisation (proof will be required). Intermediate and then Advanced. This course is run by Andrew Ashenden Chairperson for the Equity Fight Directors Register.

Standard - Baton, Single Sword and Unarmed
Intermediate & Advanced - Escrima, axe, Unarmed

Please note LIMITED spaces because of studio space.
Cost: £380 (including exam fee)
£340 Sword and Scoundrel, Theatre Deli and Equity members.
£320 for members of ACTT.

Please email the ACTT email address for more details admin@acttstagecombat.com