Short Courses
Not sure which course is right for you? Complete our enquiry form and a member of the Short Courses team will help you find the right course.
Experience RADA's world-leading training, whether you're a total beginner, an aspiring actor or a working professional. Discover our range of Short Courses delivered in-person at RADA, online wherever you are, and in a blend of the two.
Short Courses: Which level is right for me?
Acting Essentials
Technique Workshops
Exploring Movement & Voice
World of Shakespeare
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What kind of course are you looking for?
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Featured - 12–16 Oct
Shakespeare: Acting the Verse
This online course is designed for those who already have some experience speaking Shakespeare and want to deepen their technical and imaginative connection to the verse.
- Acting
- 5 days
- Evenings
- No audition/selection
- 18+
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Featured - 17–22 Aug; 7–12 Dec
Intermediate Acting for Camera
Develop your acting technique and create powerful connections with audiences for Film & TV, using Meisner technique.
- Acting
- 6 days
- Evenings
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Featured - 7 Sept–16 Oct 2026
Intermediate Meisner
The Meisner Technique is a unique training form that teaches actors to respond to stimuli and develop observation and active listening.
- Acting
- 6 weeks
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Featured - 17–21 Aug; 30 Nov–4 Dec
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.
- Acting
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 18+
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Featured - 17–22 Aug; 30 Nov–5 Dec
Professional Acting Practice
This practical course for professional actors enables you to revitalise your rehearsal practice, advance your skills and build confidence as a working actor.
- Acting
- 6 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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24 Oct–28 Nov 2026
Monologue Workout: Saturdays
Learn how to playfully approach monologues and speeches and develop autonomy in your audition preparation and practice with this workshop taught weekly on Saturdays.
- Acting
- 6 weeks
- Weekends
- No audition/selection
- 18+
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12 Sept–17 Oct 2026
Classical Actor's Workout: in-person Saturdays
A professional acting workshop designed to flex your classical muscles, deepen your connection to Shakespeare's text and grow through collaborative scene study, in-person at RADA.
- Acting
- 6 weeks
- Weekends
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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7–11 Dec 2026
Stanislavski in Action
Refine your acting technique and embed Stanislavski’s Physical Action approach in your rehearsal practice in this immersive and playful week-long course.
- Acting
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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16–27 Nov 2026
Working Actor Practice: evening intensive
This 2-week professional acting workshop, taught on weekday evenings in-person at RADA, is designed to flex your creative muscles, make bold choices and develop your professional audition practice.
- Acting
- 2 weeks
- All day
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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23 Sept–25 Nov 2026
Intermediate Acting for Camera: weekly
Develop your acting technique and create powerful connections with audiences for Film & TV, using Meisner technique.
- Acting
- 10 weeks
- Evenings
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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22 Sept–24 Nov 2026
Classical Actor's Workout: online
A professional acting workshop designed to flex your classical muscles, deepen your connection to Shakespeare's text and grow through collaborative scene study, wherever you are.
- Acting
- 10 weeks
- Evenings
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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26–30 Oct
Shakespeare: Scene Workout
This advanced online course is for experienced actors who want to refine their classical craft through sustained scene work.
- Acting
- 5 days
- Evenings
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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