Courses
We are dedicated to world-leading training in the dramatic arts. Craft, openness, rigour and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. This is where we realise dramatic potential.
What's On
We are pleased to share the work of the Academy.
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 for Actors: Online
Develop a more robust rehearsal technique and explore the acting methods of Constantin Stanislavski through in-depth work on scenes.
Imagination Through Movement: Online
How can we utilise movement as a means of imaginative expression? Liberate the full range of your expressive physicality through improvisational movement.
Discovering Poetry: Online
Discover some of the greatest poetry of all time while increasing your confidence and pleasure in reading poems aloud.
Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 - 2022
We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty The Queen, patron of RADA, has passed away.
The Stage Debut Awards 2022
The Stage Debut Awards launched in 2017 and are dedicated to breakthrough theatre talent. The awards recognise emerging actors and creatives, from all backgrounds and celebrate the most exciting, up-and-coming theatre-makers including actors, directors, designers, writers, composers or lyricists making their debut.
Congratulations RADA graduates Elisabeth Gunawan and Nnabiko Ejimofor for winning awards.
Emmy® Awards 2022
The 74th Emmy® Awards were announced this week in a live ceremony held on September 12 in Los Angeles with RADA Acting graduate Matthew MacFadyen winning Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series for his role in the HBO series Succession.
Stage Critical
Please help us secure RADA’s future and keep the door open to the next generation of talent.
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on RADA’s finances and our ability to deliver world-class training. We urgently need to raise £3.2m over the next four years to recover and rebuild, and to support our students. This campaign is Stage Critical.
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About us
Founded in 1904, we offer vocational training for actors, stage managers, designers and technical stage craft specialists.
Our community is diverse, united by a shared passion for theatre-making, the power of stories and how they are told.