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Young Actors: Summer School

Young Actors: Summer School

RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)

Aspiring actors aged 16-18, particularly those thinking about actor training at degree level.

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  • Ages 16–18 · Years 11–13
  • This year's dates have finished
  • Bloomsbury, London
  • Whole course

About this programme

RADA's Young Actors Summer School gives 16-18 year-olds a taste of classes at a world-leading drama school across a two-week programme. Under the guidance of RADA's expert tutors, students build a solid grounding in the fundamentals of acting through classes in Acting Technique, Text and Scene Study, Voice and Movement, and Devising. It is particularly suitable for those considering actor training at degree level, and no prior experience is required.
Schedule
Classes in Acting Technique, Text and Scene Study (Shakespeare and contemporary writers), Voice and Movement, and Devising.
Type
Summer School
Capacity
14 places
Class size
Up to 14

Entry

Selection by application; ages 16-18 at the start of the course; participants must have fluent, confident English. Students aged 16 or 17 need parental/guardian permission. No prior experience required.

Dates and prices

All listed dates have finished. The next dates are not published yet. Checked 27 Sept 2026.

Past dates (2)
  • Session 2 · Mon 3 to Fri 14 Aug 2026 · £2,000Finished
  • Session 1 · Mon 20 to Fri 31 Jul 2026 · £2,000Finished

A typical day

Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, working in an ensemble across practical acting, text, voice, movement and devising classes.

Activities

acting technique, text and scene study, voice and movement, devising

Good to know

What to bring

  • Loose clothing you can move in freely, a water bottle, and a notebook and pen or pencil. Bring a copy of your passport on the first day.

Included

  • Tuition
  • Essential course materials

Venue

Map of RADA, 62-64 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6ED, United Kingdom

RADA, 62-64 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6ED, United Kingdom

Nearest station: Goodge Street

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Questions

What's included in the fee?

The fee covers tuition for the advertised times and any essential course materials. It does not include meals or accommodation.

Can RADA provide accommodation?

No. RADA is unable to provide accommodation for its Short Courses, and meals are not included.

Does the course offer audition advice for drama school entry?

No. The courses do not offer explicit or direct advice on audition technique for drama school entry.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students with no unexcused absences or lateness who meet the terms and conditions.

About RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)

The world's most famous drama school — alumni include Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Hiddleston. Summer youth programmes.

United KingdomWebsite →+44 (0)20 7636 7076shortcourses@rada.ac.uk

Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Hiddleston alumni

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