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12 - 22 Mar 2025
Playing The Victim
by the Presnyakov Brothers, translated by Sasha Dugdale
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13 - 22 Mar 2025
Home I'm Darling
by Laura Wade
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23 April 2025
Short Film Showcase
by RADA Productions
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12 - 22 Mar 2025
Playing The Victim
by the Presnyakov Brothers, translated by Sasha Dugdale
Book now
13 - 22 Mar 2025
Home I'm Darling
by Laura Wade
Book now
23 April 2025
Short Film Showcase
by RADA Productions
Read more
12 - 22 Mar 2025
Playing The Victim
by the Presnyakov Brothers, translated by Sasha Dugdale
Book now
13 - 22 Mar 2025
Home I'm Darling
by Laura Wade
Book now
23 April 2025
Short Film Showcase
by RADA Productions
Read more
Try a RADA short course
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.
Confidence on the Stage
Feel more confident in the rehearsal room, in performance and in daily life. You will you will learn skills to build confidence, be more present, and access your creativity in new and exciting ways.
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.