Short Courses | London academy of music & dramatic art

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Join us for an exhilarating short course, ideal for those who are new to drama school training and looking to gain a taste of LAMDA life, through to advanced professionals who want to develop their skills in line with the evolving industry.

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Spring 2025

Summer 2025

Shakespeare Summer School (8-Week)

Immerse yourself in a summer of Shakespeare with our intensive accredited programme, designed to elevate your understanding and performance of poetic drama.

Programmes | Monday 16 June - Friday 8 August 2025

Shakespeare Summer School (4-Week)

Immerse yourself in a summer of Shakespeare with our intensive programme, designed to elevate your understanding and performance of poetic drama.

Programmes | Monday 14 July - Friday 8 August 2025

Introduction to Shakespeare

Across two weeks, build a foundational understanding of the practical techniques and approaches to performing Shakespearean text. Available for ages 16-18.

Programmes | Monday 11 August - Friday 22 August 2025

Actor Refresh: Summer

LAMDA’s Actor Refresh classes are designed specifically for drama school graduates, with the aim of allowing you to flex your muscles and connect with your community.

Classes | Wednesday 7 May - Thursday 12 June 2025

Introduction to Screen Acting

Discover the history of screen and screen acting on this practical course. Take part in core solo skills acting classes, film two handers, work on audition techniques for screen and self-taping.

Programmes | April & July 2025

Introduction to Actor Training

Experience LAMDA life in this immersive course, designed for anyone who is interested in training to be an actor.

Programmes | February, April & July 2025

Acting with English as an Additional Language

Access your full potential when acting and working in English in this groundbreaking course designed for international actors and actors for whom English is an additional language.

Programmes | Monday 28 July - Friday 8 August 2025

Auditioning for Musical Theatre Programmes

Prepare to excel in your auditions with this intensive summer course, designed for anyone who is getting ready to apply for degree-level musical theatre programmes.

Programmes | Monday 18 – Friday 29 August 2025

Further Resources

Application deadlines may be subject to change at short notice if a course is filled early. We advise early applications. If you need any help, contact our Short Courses team.

LAMDA Short Courses

Apply Now for Spring & Summer 2025

Spring 2025

Semester Programme Classical Acting (Spring 2025)

Auditioning for Drama School

Actor Refresh: Evenings

Actor Refresh: Screen Acting (CPD-Accredited)

Youth Company

Introduction to Actor Training

Acting Through Song

Introduction to Motion Capture

Introduction to Screen Acting

Introduction to Audio Performance

Summer 2025

Shakespeare Summer School (8-Week)

Shakespeare Summer School (4-Week)

Introduction to Shakespeare

Actor Refresh: Summer

Introduction to Screen Acting

Introduction to Actor Training

Acting with English as an Additional Language

Auditioning for Musical Theatre Programmes

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