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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.
Fundamentals of Classical Acting
This week-long course, in-person at RADA, will give you practical insight into the cornerstones of RADA's classical actor training.
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 Secures Arts Council England Funding for Shakespeare Access and Participation Programme
RADA has successfully secured National Lottery Project Grant funding from Arts Council England for Shakespeare for Young Audiences, one of our key access and participation programmes.
The programme will work with nine state schools in areas of high deprivation, reaching over 1000 students aged 13–16. Through a combination of live performances, workshops and visits to RADA.
RADA achieves outstanding teaching and academic support scores in National Student Survey 2026
RADA is delighted to share its results from the latest National Student Survey (NSS), which highlight the Academy's continued strength in teaching, academic support and student outcomes.
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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.