Short courses
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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. Learn with RADA's faculty. You can use the filters to find the course that’s right for you.
What kind of course are you looking for?
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Featured - 17 May-11 Jun
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...
- Acting (online)
- 4 weeks
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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Featured - 31 May - 4 June
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...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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Featured - 14 - 18 June
Spoken English for Actors: Online
This exciting new course is specifically designed for actors for whom English is an additional language...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 18+
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Featured - 21 June - 16 July
International Fundamentals of Acting: Online
An adaptation of our standard Fundamentals of Acting (FoA) short course and has been designed specifically for students who have English as an additional language...
- Acting (online)
- 4 weeks
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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between 3 May - 7 July 2021
Elements of RADA Workshops: Online
A chance to explore key subjects taught at the Academy: voice, movement, contemporary text, classical text and improvisation...
- Acting (online)
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 20+
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between 6 May - 10 July
Advanced Scene Study for Actors: Online
Explore the work and ideas of Constantin Stanislavski, Uta Hagen and Sanford Meisner to clarify and develop your own approach to acting...
- Acting (online)
- 10 weeks
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 20+
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between 6 May - 10 July
Scene Study for Actors: Online
Explore the work and ideas of Constantin Stanislavski, Uta Hagen and Sanford Meisner to clarify and develop your own approach to acting...
- Acting (online)
- 10 weeks
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 20+
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4 June - 23 July
Advances in Scriptwriting: Online
This advanced course provides original approaches to essential scriptwriting techniques such as making a scene, subtext, use of time/place, and structure...
- Acting (online)
- 8 weeks
- Evenings/weekends
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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21 - 24 June
Clown: Online
Ever wanted to find the clown inside you? Learn how clowning encourages trust and confidence, yielding surprisingly human and very funny results...
- Acting (online)
- 4 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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28 June - 2 July
Easy Stages: Online
Learn how to make any space your own, and hold it with authority, as your voice and body grow in confidence...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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28 June - 2 July; 5 - 9 July
Creativity in Motion: Online
Diving into our sensing selves we find our own stories. This is a workshop in moving, writing, and releasing your acting inspiration...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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28 June - 2 July
Shakespeare’s Soothing Sonnets: Online
Explore the poems and through a gentle physical releasing, discover how your own voice can lend life to these timeless verses...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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28 June - 2 July
Shapeshifting: Online
Extend your vocal and physical expression by immersion in the rich world of Archetypes...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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28 June - 2 July
Talking Books: Online
An audiobook is storytelling in its purest form. This course will share the techniques for bringing a book to life...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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5 - 9 July
A World in Translation: Online
Gives participants a rare opportunity to work with a professional theatre translator alongside a RADA teacher. Working with classic and modern texts from Spanish-language writers...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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5 - 9 July
The Active Voice: Online
RADA voice teacher Salvatore Sorce brings a playful mix of movement and voice to help participants discover the body/voice connection...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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5 - 9 July
Love, Passion and Intimacy: Online
Examine approaches to sensitive issues for actors. With reference to plays old and new, learn how the intense demands of the drama can be reconciled with safety in the rehearsal room...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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5 - 9 July
The Power of Poetry: Online
Explore how verse can console, provoke, and trigger deep emotional responses in us, ranging from delight to rage...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Evenings/weekends
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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12 - 24 July
Rehearsing with RADA: Online
Through classes, tutorials, and professional rehearsal - experience the methods and practice that sustain RADA’s world-renowned teaching...
- Acting (online)
- 12 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 16+
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19 - 23 July or 2 - 6 August
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...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16-18
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between 26 Jul - 11 Sep 2021
Shakespeare in Action: Online
Investigate Shakespeare and perform in an online version of a Shakespeare play, directed by a RADA tutor...
- Acting (online)
- 12 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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16 - 20 August
Contemporary Drama Summer School: Online
An opportunity to work on modern or contemporary texts and get a taste of what life is like in leading drama school...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- Audition/selection
- 18+
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30 August - 3 September
Second Act: Online
A course designed to test your skills and “stretch the acting muscle” to the utmost. You will rehearse Contemporary Text, as well as scenes from Restoration Drama...
- Acting (online)
- 5 days
- Weekdays
- No audition/selection
- 16+
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Dates tbc
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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