Short courses
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. Alternatively, come and get creative with us by taking an intensive, practical theatre production course, ranging from set and costume design to property making. Learn with RADA's faculty. You can use the filters to find the course that’s right for you.
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Property Making for the Stage: an Introduction
An intensive, practical course in the techniques translating the stage designer's requirements from sketch to what appears to be the real thing...
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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An Introduction to Acting in Film and TV
This intensive screen acting course takes you through the film production process, demystifying it and allowing the actor to feel more confident and relaxed on camera...
- Acting
- 4 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Close Encounters: an Introduction to Combat for Stage and Camera
This exhilarating course offers a distinctly hands-on taste of combat for theatre and film. Don’t worry if you have little or no experience...
- Acting
- 6 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 18+
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Dynamic Acting for Young Actors
Dynamic Acting for Young Actors is a series of concentrated courses specifically designed to stretch the abilities of young actors...
- Acting
- 1 or 2 weeks
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16-18
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A Taste of RADA Workshops (stage 1)
An opportunity to experience the work that we do on our acting courses at the Academy, including: voice, movement, improvisation...
- Acting
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 20+
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Elements of RADA Workshops (stage 1)
A chance to explore key subjects taught at the Academy: voice, movement, contemporary text, classical text and improvisation...
- Acting
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 20+
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Clown
Ever wanted to find the clown inside you? Learn how clowning encourages trust and confidence, yielding surprisingly human and very funny results...
- Acting
- 3 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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Contemporary Drama Summer School
An opportunity to work on modern or contemporary texts and get a taste of what life is like in leading drama school...
- Acting
- 10 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Ages and Stages of English Drama
Experience a practical and refreshing take on five stages of English drama. Ten specialist faculty teachers lead a series of dynamic skills workshops over five days...
- Acting
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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European Greats
This five-day course examines scenes from Chekhov and Ibsen. Fresh approaches to the work of these authors is encouraged...
- Acting
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 18+
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Musical Theatre
RADA is renowned for the quality of its singing teaching. Here is your chance to learn with RADA's faculty for an intensive and rigorous five days...
- Acting
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Acting Shakespeare
An advanced-level course that offers participants the opportunity to expand, explore and deepen awareness of Shakespeare's text...
- Acting
- 8 weeks
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Shakespeare Summer School
Investigate Shakespeare from an actor's point of view. This four-week summer school is an invaluable resource for performers of all ages and experience...
- Acting
- 4 weeks
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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Set and Costume Design for Theatre: an Introduction
An intensive, practical course in the methods and techniques involved in finding a creative and appropriate response to the many challenges of designing for the stage...
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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Scenic Art for the Theatre: an Introduction
An intensive, practical course in the use of equipment and techniques involved in translating the stage designer's requirements from sketch to full-scale work...
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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Scenic Construction for Theatre: an Introduction
A beginners course aimed at those with an interest in learning practical construction skills in carpentry and metalwork...
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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Lighting Design for the Theatre: an Introduction
An intensive, practical course exploring the thought processes and techniques involved in creating lighting for the stage...
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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Sound Design for the Theatre: an Introduction
An introduction to the elements of sound design for the stage, covering how music and sound effects are used to assist in the overall design and delivery of a production...
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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Tutu Making for the Theatre: an Introduction
Learn the methods and techniques involved in making a Classical and/or a Romantic tutu for the stage.
- Theatre production
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 17+
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Shakespeare Messenger Award
During a fun and creative session you will perform two speeches and receive individual feedback, ideas to try and ways to develop your acting...
- Shakespeare Awards
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 12+
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Shakespeare Bronze Award
Present a Shakespearean sonnet and speech. During a fun and creative session you'll receive individual feedback and ideas to try...
- Shakespeare Awards
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 15+
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Shakespeare Silver Award
Continue your Shakespeare Awards journey by acting a speech and a sonnet that you have chosen yourself, and discuss your sonnet with a RADA tutor...
- Shakespeare Awards
- Evenings/weekends
- Audition/selection
- 15+
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Shakespeare Gold Award
Challenge yourself with the penultimate Shakespeare Award level: present two speeches and a sonnet, on sight, with 15 minutes preparation time...
- Shakespeare Awards
- Evenings/weekends
- Audition/selection
- 15+
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Shakespeare Platinum Award
'Pitch' a Shakespeare production to complete your Shakespeare Awards journey with the Platinum Award...
- Shakespeare Awards
- Evenings/weekends
- Audition/selection
- 15+
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Over 20s acting courses
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Get technical, be inspired
Five days this summer could change your life
Take an intensive, practical course exploring the techniques involved in creating for the stage.
Don't miss your chance to take part in a theatre production course including Set and Costume Design for Theatre: an Introduction - from 15-19 July 2019.
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Dynamic Acting for Young Actors - apply now
Your opportunity to experience learning with a leading drama school through a series of concentrated courses - specifically designed to stretch your abilities.
Under the guidance of RADA’s expert faculty, you will be supported and challenged, developing physical and vocal confidence and deepening your understanding of the crafts of acting and playmaking.
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