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24 Jun - 3 Jul 2026
Shakespeare for Young Audiences: Richard II
by William Shakespeare
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25 Jun - 4 Jul 2026
Shakespeare for Young Audiences: Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
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26 Jun - 4 Jul 2026
Shakespeare for Young Audiences: The Winter's Tale
by William Shakespeare
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29 Jun - 4 Jul 2026 MA Lab Show 1
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29 Jun - 4 Jul 2026 MA Lab Show 2
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7 July 2026 Stage Management Journeys
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7 - 9 Jul 2026 Costume and Production Exhibition 2026
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8 July 2026 Technical Theatre Open Day
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Young Actors: Summer School
Young Actors: Summer School is for 16–18 year-olds at RADA in London. Explore acting techniques, Shakespeare, text analysis, stage presence, devising and contemporary scene study.
Cynthia Erivo appointed Artist in Residence: Tutor in Vocal Practice at RADA
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) is delighted to announce that Emmy®, Tony®, 2x Grammy® Award-winning and 3x Academy Award nominated Cynthia Erivo has been appointed Artist in Residence: Tutor in Vocal Practice.
Cynthia’s appointment introduces a contemporary approach to vocal technique within RADA’s dramatic training, bringing new understanding of how voice operates in current performance contexts.
RADA partners with NIDA and Australia House on panel featuring Cate Blanchett, Kip Williams, Suzie Miller and David Harewood
On Friday 10 April, we were delighted to partner with National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and the Australian High Commission, United Kingdom for an evening celebrating collaboration and global storytelling.
The evening featured a panel with NIDA graduates Cate Blanchett, Kip Williams and Suzie Miller in a discussion moderated by RADA graduate and President David Harewood.
RADA graduate Miriam Dheva-Aksorn wins Linbury Prize
Recent RADA graduate Miriam Dheva-Aksorn who graduated in 2025, has been named one of twelve recipients of the Linbury Prize for Stage Design.
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