Rapier & Dagger - Standard Level - Stage & Screen Combat Training Course - October 2026

£155.00

Guiseley Theatre - Leeds

10th, 11th & 17th October 2026

- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -

Standard Level is suitable for those with no prior experience, although there is a level of physical intensity involved throughout the three days.

Taught by an Equity Fight Director, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this three-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.

Rapier & Dagger is our introduction to using two weapons as part of a system. Many cultures have a precedent for one long weapon and one short weapon, and Rapier & Dagger is a stage combat classic to start you off.

Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited

Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members

Guiseley Theatre - Leeds

10th, 11th & 17th October 2026

- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -

Standard Level is suitable for those with no prior experience, although there is a level of physical intensity involved throughout the three days.

Taught by an Equity Fight Director, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this three-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.

Rapier & Dagger is our introduction to using two weapons as part of a system. Many cultures have a precedent for one long weapon and one short weapon, and Rapier & Dagger is a stage combat classic to start you off.

Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited

Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members

These three days of training will involve physically intense work - please come prepared; wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring water and snacks, and bring something to make notes with. While we tailor our training to the learning styles of the students present, the running order of the three days will follow this plan:

Day 1:

Warm-up
Technical classes
Learn bulk of choreography
Start thinking about scene/script choices
Cool-down

Day 2:

Warm-up
Learn remaining choreography
Add scenes/scripts around the fight
Mock exam
Feedback
Polishing and directing scenes
Cool-down

Day 3:

Warm-up
Rehearsal, polishing and directing
Examination (performance)
Examination (workshop)
Feedback
Pub social (optional)