Access and Widening Participation
Breaking down barriers to opportunity
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be too. Our Access and Widening Participation team helps young people facing barriers to discover their potential, build their skills and find their way into drama school and creative careers, on stage, on screen and behind the scenes.
What we do
Our Pathways Programme works with schools, youth organisations and theatres all over the country, offering workshops, talks and longer projects in Acting and Production & Technical Arts to support and showcase potential routes into the industry. Once students join LAMDA, scholarships, bursaries and our Access Award help with the cost of training.
Read a summary of our Access and Participation Plan 2025/26 to 2028/29 below.
Pathways Programme
Free workshops, fee waivers and travel support for young people applying to drama school in Acting or Production and Technical Arts.
Future Technicians
A free programme delivered in partnership with the Lyric Hammersmith for 14–21 year olds in West London to try lighting, sound, stage management and more.
LAMDA Local
LAMDA Local supports state schools in West London with free tickets, events at LAMDA and in-school workshops delivered by our tutors and graduates.
Shakespeare in Schools
Each year, our graduating MFA Professional Acting students tour local secondary schools and colleges with fast-paced adaptations of Shakespeare’s popular works.
Support for graduates
Our Graduate Ambassador Scheme offers paid work, training and industry connections to graduates facing barriers into the industry. Graduates are further supported with development opportunities, mentoring and creative coaching sessions.
More information
Pathways partners
If you’re a teacher or run an arts organisation, you can find out more about how to get involved with Pathways and the criteria required.
Support us
Whether you are an individual donor, a Trust or a corporate sponsor, you can help support access and widening participation at LAMDA.
Free tickets for state schools
We offer free tickets, tours, workshops and Q&As to schools and groups through LAMDA Local and Pathways.
Get in touch
Email the Access and Widening Participation team to find out more about any of our programmes, at [email protected]