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14 - 23 Nov 2024
Wild Honey
by Anton Chekhov, translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
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13 - 23 Nov 2024
Is God Is
by Aleshea Harris
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12 - 23 Nov 2024
Yerma
by Federico García Lorca, translated by Ursula Rani Sarma
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29 Nov - 2 Dec 2024
Lab Works 1
by MA Theatre Lab
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30 Nov - 3 Dec 2024
Lab Works 2
by MA theatre Lab
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10 December 2024 A Winter Cabaret
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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.
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Get practical insight into four key aspects of RADA's acting training at our one-day workshops, taught in-person on a Saturday.
Scene Study: intensive
Learn the techniques actors use to approach and rehearse scenes in this 5-day in-depth course.
Part-time Blended Foundation Course in Acting
Applications close 31 January 2025. An accelerated, part-time course offering participants a solid grounding in actor training through a blend of online and in-person learning over six months.
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.
Applications open for entry 2025
Applications are now open for our undergraduate and foundation courses.
We empower exceptional artists, practitioners, technicians and designers through our world-leading, industry-focused training.
Our community is open, inclusive and supported to take risks that lead to innovation.
We make it possible for you to be the most courageous artist you can be.
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RADA's National Student Survey Success
We are delighted to share RADA's results from the latest National Student Survey (NSS) with significant achievements in student satisfaction and teaching.
RADA Principal Niamh Dowling Awarded Freedom of the City of London
We are thrilled to announce that our Principal, Niamh Dowling, has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London.
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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.