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There is a short course at RADA for everyone; whether you are a complete beginner, want to build on your existing experience, or simply get a taste of our training.
Scene Study: evening intensive
Learn the techniques actors use to approach and rehearse scenes in this two week in-depth course.
Shakespeare Summer School
Investigate Shakespeare from an actor's point of view in this summer school for performers of all levels of experience.
Technique Workshops: Drama and Dance
This detailed 2-day course will explore the historical context of various dance forms and plays from different time periods.
Olivier nominations for RADA graduates
Nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards were announced this week, 4 March 2025. Indira Varma and Rosie Sheehy have both been nominated for the Best Actress Award for their performances in Oedipus and Machinal at the Old Vic. Imelda Staunton has been nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium. Ben Whishaw has been nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Bluets at the Royal Court. Congratulations to all the nominees.
David Jonsson wins the BAFTA EE Rising Star Award
Congratulations to BA (Hons) Acting Graduate, David Jonsson, who has been named EE Rising Star by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
RADA Launches New MA Courses in Technical Theatre
RADA is excited to announce the launch of three new Master’s degree courses in Performance Lighting Design., Stage Management, and Theatre Costume.
"These new MA courses reflect RADA’s commitment to collaboration and innovation in theatre-making. We are excited to equip students with the skills to shape the future of live performance.” Niamh Dowling, RADA Principal.
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Building on more than a century of creative achievement, RADA's vocational training for actors, stage managers, designers and technical stage craft specialists brings together a diverse community united by a shared passion for theatre-making and storytelling.