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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.
Spoken English for Actors: online
A course for actors with English as an additional language, focusing on text analysis, monologues, scene study and voice.
Short Course Saturdays
Get practical insight into four key aspects of RADA's acting training at our one-day workshops, taught in-person on a Saturday.
Advanced Acting Fundamentals: in-person
A semi-intensive training in acting skills over six weeks for anyone who has studied acting previously and wants to develop their skills to a more advanced level.
Imelda Staunton and Rufus Norris Win Olivier Awards
Congratulations to RADA Graduates Imelda Staunton and Rufus Norris, who won Olivier Awards on 6 April 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall. Imelda Staunton won Best Actress in a Musical for her critically acclaimed performance as Dolly Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium. Rufus Norris won the Society of London Theatre Special Award for his services to the theatre industry after ten years as Artistic Director of the National Theatre.
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.