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12 - 23 Nov 2024
Yerma
by Federico García Lorca, translated by Ursula Rani Sarma
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13 - 23 Nov 2024
Is God Is
by Aleshea Harris
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14 - 23 Nov 2024
Wild Honey
by Anton Chekhov, translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
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16 November 2024 Technical Theatre and Stage Management Open Day
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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.
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.
Shakespeare in New York
Join us this November in New York City for a 3-day advanced Shakespeare short course. Refine your craft, deepen your connection to Shakespeare's text, and elevate your performance skills.
Scene Study: intensive
Learn the techniques actors use to approach and rehearse scenes in this 5-day in-depth course.
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.
Stage Management Journeys
The second Annual Stage Management Journeys seminar, in honour of RADA graduate and National Theatre London stage manager Trish Montemuro, was held on 9 July 2024 in RADA Studios.
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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.