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RADA is shaping an academy for the future. We develop individual potential, nurturing curious, socially-conscious creative practitioners through our world-leading training.

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RADA President and graduate David Harewood OBE talks about our Big Give Christmas Campaign 2024.

Help RADA deliver world-leading training to the most talented young people; the dreamers and makers of tomorrow who will captivate audiences and shape future stories and how they are told.

Starting on Giving Tuesday from 3 - 10 December any donation made through the Big Give website will be doubled.

Your support will impact the Creative Industries of tomorrow.

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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.

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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.

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3 March – 22 Aug 2025

Part-time Blended Foundation Course in Acting

Applications close 31 January 2025. An accelerated, part-time course offering participants a solid grounding in actor training through a blend of online and in-person learning over six months.

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Featured - 10 Feb–21 Mar 2025

Meisner into Classical Text

Explore Shakespeare's deep understanding of the human condition with this intensive Meisner course for classical acting.

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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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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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We are delighted to share RADA's results from the latest National Student Survey (NSS) with significant achievements in student satisfaction and teaching.

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We are thrilled to announce that our Principal, Niamh Dowling, has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London.

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About us

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.