Acting

About this programme

We enable actors to thrive in classical and contemporary theatre, film, television, radio and digital media. Through a combination of studio-based classes, professional development, and public performances and screenings, our training will support you to become a versatile, playful, and resilient actor. Responding to a continuously evolving industry, you will develop your individual practice, work collaboratively and be empowered to explore new ideas. At RADA you will grow into a reflective, socially engaged artist with the skills to establish a career in the creative industries. Working in a supportive and equitable environment with creative collaboration at its heart, you will graduate with the potential to become a leader and change-maker in the arts. At RADA, we aim to nurture your talent and potential through rigorous, immersive training that encourages your personal and professional development. Through classes in voice, movement, acting techniques, film, singing, text analysis and contextual studies, you’ll undertake a practical and reflective training that develops embodied understanding and skills in the craft of acting. This programme is taught in-person, with at least 35 contact hours per week on average. You will also spend time each week in self-directed study, including research, practice, creative tasks, writing, reading, and line-learning. This programme mirrors professional industry working practices, which routinely include mandatory evening and Saturday rehearsal and performance calls, while adhering to the Reset Better Charter .