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
The RADA Festival took part as a commissioning partner of HOME in Manchester for their online Homemakers festival. Watch the work.
RADA Festival
16 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021
My Darling Christopher
by Hot Coals Theatre
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18 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021
A Manual of Fantastical Zoology
by Tanmay Dhanania and Soumyak Kanti DeBiswas
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2 - 31 Aug 2021
I am all the rooms of the house
by Hester Ullyart
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2 - 31 Aug 2021
The Very Error of the Moon
by Leaphia Darko at The London Rep
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2 - 31 Aug 2021
TUBESONG
by Tom Edward Kane
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2 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021
Turkey Sausage Roll
by Karen Cogan
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Try an online acting short course
There is an acting 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.
Singing Academy for Actors: Online
Includes a masterclass with RADA graduate Imelda Staunton. Work intensively on techniques and strategies to improve your singing from both a musical and dramatic perspective...
Dynamic Acting for Young Actors: Online
Dynamic Acting for Young Actors is a series of concentrated courses specifically designed to stretch the abilities of young actors...
Fundamentals of Acting: Online
A new online training programme suitable for anyone interested in learning the basics of acting, particularly those thinking about going to drama school...
Kenneth Branagh and Ralph Fiennes in conversation for RADA Talks
As part of the RADA Talks series, we are pleased to announce a conversation with Kenneth Branagh and Ralph Fiennes, chaired by RADA’s Head of Film, Television and Radio, Pamela Jikiemi. Join us for this streamed event online on 26 February at 8pm.
Short courses: endless possibilities
Join us this spring to explore your talent.
From Fundamentals of Acting: Online, an intensive four-week training programme, to our unique Singing Academy for Actors: Online, which includes a masterclass led by RADA graduate Imelda Staunton, we offer budding actors of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience our world-class training.
Find out more about our courses here.
Cynthia Erivo leads Culture in Quarantine singing masterclass
We were delighted that RADA graduate and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo was able to lead a singing masterclasses for graduating RADA student Daniel Bowerbank as part of the BBC Arts Culture in Quarantine series.
Anti-Racism at RADA
RADA needs radical change and must work together as a community to achieve it. We are committed to working with students, staff, graduates and the industry to create an anti-racist culture and institution.
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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.