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Introduction to Shakespeare (2 Week)

Introduction to Shakespeare (2 Week)

LAMDA

Aspiring young actors who want intensive classical and contemporary acting training at a top conservatoire

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  • Ages 16–20 · Years 11–13
  • This year's dates have finished
  • LAMDA, Hammersmith, London W14
  • Whole course

About this programme

An introductory two-week Shakespeare course for 16 to 20 year olds at LAMDA's Hammersmith building, with no acting experience required. Students work with LAMDA tutors on techniques for understanding and speaking classical text, rehearse Shakespeare scenes and share them in an informal performance at the end. It runs weekdays over ten days, roughly 09:45 to 16:30 or 17:00. The 2026 course ran 10 to 21 August at £1,325; 2027 details have not been announced.
Schedule
Intensive multi-day/multi-week summer short courses (e.g. two-week programmes) of acting training delivered at LAMDA's London campus

Entry

Some acting experience and familiarity with a rehearsal-room setting expected; English proficiency to around CEFR B2 / IELTS 6.5 for the intensive courses.

Dates and prices

All listed dates have finished. The next dates are not published yet.

Past dates (2)
  • Contemporary Summer · Mon 3 to Sat 15 Aug 2026 · £1,100Finished
  • Shakespeare Summer · Mon 20 Jul to Sat 1 Aug 2026 · £1,100Finished

Activities

Shakespeare, contemporary drama, voice, movement, improvisation, text work, devising

Venue

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LAMDA

LAMDA, 155 Talgarth Road, London W14 9DA

Nearest station: Barons Court

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About LAMDA

One of the UK's oldest drama schools — summer youth company and Shakespeare summer school for young actors.

United KingdomWebsite →020 8834 0500shortcourses@lamda.ac.uk

Alumni include Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ruth Wilson

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