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RADA is shaping an academy for the future. We develop individual potential, nurturing curious, socially-conscious creative practitioners through our world-leading training.
What's on at RADA
30 April 2024 MA Theatre Lab online Q&A
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1 May 2024 PgDip in Theatre Costume online Q&A
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28 May - 8 Jun 2024
House of Ife
by Beru Tessema
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29 May - 8 Jun 2024
The Winslow Boy
by Terence Rattigan
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30 May - 8 Jun 2024
Urinetown, The Musical
by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
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Try a RADA short course
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.
Elements of RADA: in-person
Evening workshops exploring Voice, Movement, Contemporary Text and Classical Text.
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.
Acting Fundamentals: blended
A semi-intensive training in acting skills over six weeks for anyone at the beginning of their acting journey – particularly those who are thinking about going to drama school.
More to discover
David Harewood and Cynthia Erivo appointed new President and Vice President of RADA
We are delighted to announce the appointment of RADA graduates David Harewood and Cynthia Erivo, as our new President and Vice President. They succeed Kenneth Branagh, who has been an incredibly generous and supportive President over the last nine years.
RADA receives gold rating for Teaching Excellence
We are delighted to announce that RADA has been awarded Gold, the highest award, in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF), recognising excellence in the quality of our teaching, learning environments and student outcomes.
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About us
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.