Life at
Prospectus 2025-26
FROM Mark O’Thomas
Welcome to the 2025-26 LAMDA prospectus.
This prospectus is a guide to our outstanding portfolio of performing arts courses. As one of the world’s oldest and most renowned drama schools, LAMDA has been a pioneer in conservatoire training for over 160 years. We remain so today, with a transformative training ethos designed to educate and inspire the next generation of performers, technicians and directors.
There’s never been a more exciting time to train at LAMDA. In 2024, LAMDA was ranked number one in The Guardian’ s UK Universities Guide for Drama and Dance and as one of the top 10 global drama schools in The Hollywood Reporter ’s annual list. In the 2024 National Student Survey, we achieved exceptional results for student satisfaction for the second year in a row, with an emphasis on quality of teaching, learning opportunities, academic support and student wellbeing.
There have been many highlights over the past year. We partnered with RD Studios on the launch of a new filmmaking competition; hosted our bi-annual MishMash Festival; celebrated three students getting to the finals of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition; watched our Musical Theatre students perform at Edinburgh Fringe; and joined staff and students at the London Pride Parade.
Following a £1.9 million grant from the Office for Students, LAMDA is now home to stateof-the-art virtual production and motion capture studios. These facilities ensure that our students graduate with in demand skills for today’s creative industries.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and where students are empowered to develop their own unique artistic voice. Our international community of staff and students encompasses an array of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives, all contributing to a vibrant ensemble.
In this prospectus, you’ll get a sense of the incredible opportunities that a life at LAMDA can provide. I look forward to meeting some of you next year. .
Professor Mark O’Thomas, Principal and CEO
Training at LAMDA
Our Training Ethos
Tradition & Innovation
In these ever-changing times for the industry and drama schools, LAMDA’s focus lies on balancing individual care with first-class training. We thrive on promoting a fun, experimental culture where joy and playfulness meet a disciplined approach to the craft. With a mix of different methods, we’ll help you explore and discover what clicks with your unique artistic voice.
LAMDA blends a rich tradition of actor training with an eye on what’s happening now and what’s coming next in the industry. By combining time-honoured practices with fresh, innovative approaches, our excellent faculty ensures your training is upto-date and relevant. This means you’ll develop versatile skills in both theatre and screen acting, gearing you up for a dynamic and ever-evolving industry. We’re here to arm you with a robust set of expressive, technical, and professional skills, making sure you’re ready to work in any medium and set you on the path to a successful career.
Ensemble Ethos
At LAMDA, we’re all about working together. We believe in the power of the collective, where everyone’s contribution makes the whole stronger. From students to faculty, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment filled with respect, empathy, honesty, and kindness. We encourage you to engage with each other and the world with openness and generosity, and to embrace diverse perspectives with curiosity. This helps build meaningful connections, accountability, and mutual support.
Our ensemble culture creates a space where you feel brave, seen, and empowered. We want you to take creative risks, play, fail, and try again because that’s how true growth happens!
Independence & Professionalism
While collaboration is key, we also emphasize the importance of independence and self-understanding. Our training nurtures self-reliance, self-reflection, and self-discovery, guiding you to find your own voice and bring authenticity and individuality to your performances, ensuring you meet the challenges of the industry and keep challenging yourself through your work.
We aim to instill a strong sense of respect and accountability in our actors. Respecting the work, the space, and each other is fundamental. We encourage you to take responsibility for your actions and contributions, fostering a culture of professionalism that’s essential for thriving in the professional world. We can’t wait to welcome you into the LAMDA family!
Dr. Philippa Strandberg-Long Director of Actor Training and Drama School
Foundation in Stage & Screen (CertHE)
Our newly reimagined Performing Arts CertHE course in the UK, with access to world-class training and incredible opportunities.
Our six-month intensive Level 4 programme will provide you with a strong foundation in the essential skills associated with actor training and production. The course will equip you with everything you need to continue your conservatoire training, or further study.
Modules encompass a range of projects that develop your skills in contemporary and classical text, acting for stage and screen, including virtual production, and production and technical arts.
Each module within the course will have its own structure, depending on the specialism you’ll be exploring, with a final rehearsal to performance module that brings together all of your newly learned techniques.
You’ll complete the course with the confidence and ability to create new work, and develop your own artistic voice. Our course ensures that students develop an understanding of a range of theatre and filmmaking practices.
Highlights
Develop a foundation in actor training.
Improve your audition skills.
Participate in screen and devised projects.
Engage with new digital technologies such as virtual production and motion capture.
Build an understanding of Production and Technical Arts.
6 Month Course
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants: £9,000
International applicants: £18,000
*Tuition fees are subject to annual review. For up to date information, visit lamda.ac.uk
“Ever evolving and responding to the current demands of a changing industry, this course focuses on you as an artist. As well as gaining a foundation in actor training, you will connect with exciting theatre makers, virtual production and technical arts specialists and directors.”
Gemma Crooks, Course Leader - Foundation
BA (Hons) Professional Acting
This course is designed to challenge and guide you to become an exceptional, independent artist. At the end of the course, you’ll be ready to contribute intellectually and imaginatively to the creative skills industry.
You’ll be encouraged to take an independent and imaginative aproach to the craft, as you build a full range of relevant movement, voice, musical and acting skills.
The skills you’ll learn will draw on the latest developments in the industry, enhanced by your teachers’ knowledge and experience and supported by the advanced performance technologies which we have in our cutting-edge facilities.
The ensemble is at the heart of how we’ll train you. Drama is a collaborative art form and we place great emphasis on the individual’s responsibility to the group and the group’s responsibility to the individual. This creates an atmosphere of mutual respect where creativity can flourish.
You’ll gain confidence during your training, learning that an authentic and enthusiastic approach is the best preparation for a life in a dynamic profession. You’ll learn how to meet challenges head-on from the new knowledge and skills and the reflective practice that you’ll develop in your training.
Highlights
Industry Showcase(s).
Train in acting, theatre, film, music, television, audio, motion capture and virtual production.
Experience classes in: voice, singing, movement, classical and contemporary acting technique, improvisation, self-created work and more.
Take part in the creation of new writing through workshops with professional playwrights and directors.
3 Year Course
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants: £9,000 per year
International applicants: £24,155 per year
“I felt like LAMDA was the only school that understood my background and people from my background, where it didn’t feel like I was coming into drama school to get moulded into something I wasn’t. LAMDA had that quality of ‘we’re making you a better version of you,’ not a better version of the ideal actor.”
Wesley Ruthven BA (Hons) Professional Acting Student (2021-24)
BA (Hons) Production & Technical Arts: Stage & Screen
This comprehensive vocational training will qualify you to be the best in the industry: capable, creative and highly soughtafter by employers.
Through this industry-leading three-year course, you will acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to forge a long lasting career in theatre, film, television, live events and beyond. The nature of this vocational course means that you will be preparing every day for a professional career within the entertainment and events industry. We focus on developing your practical skills alongside principles.
With access to LAMDA’s three state-of-the-art professional theatre spaces, virtual production and motion capture facilities as well as a diverse range of workshop and studios, you will collaborate closely with seasoned industry professionals to support LAMDA’s productions. This immersive environment will allow you to unlock your creative potential and gain invaluable practical experience.
Highlights
A hands-on learning experience across various departments, allowing you to explore different areas before selecting a specialised focus in the third year.
Comprehensive training in stage management, scenic construction, lighting, sound and virtual production.
In years two and three, you have the opportunity to collaborate with the Screen & Audio department on LAMDA films.
Work with industry experts and final year students from our acting programmes in production roles on our publicfacing theatre productions and films.
3 Year Course
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants: £9,000 per year
International applicants: £24,155 per year
“We get to jump in and work on shows almost right away. That was a really big draw for me, as being very hands on and practical is the way I learn best. You work on four or five different shows in a year, across various roles, covering all aspects of technical theatre. It was exactly what I was looking for.”
Maia Thompson
BA (Hons) Production & Technical Arts Student (2022-25)
MFA Professional Acting
Our MFA professional acting programme offers outstanding training and will position you as an accomplished artist with the ability to forge your own unique path in the industry.
You’ll develop an informed, open, yet questioning, approach to the craft of acting. This will set you up with the skills and confidence to become an independently-minded practitioner with considerable professional versatility and creativity.
This Master of Fine Art degree in professional acting offers a rigorous and world-class conservatoire training, combined with postgraduate projects that reflect the demands and standards of the professional industry. The course is open to those from any background, but especially for those who want to shake up the ecosystem of the creative skills industry, and use their abilities to challenge the status quo and shape new landscapes for dramatic art.
Highlights
You will experience rigorous training covering: advanced acting, screen & audio, devising, singing, movement and voice.
You will perform in productions throughout your graduating year and in an industry-invited showcase.
You will work on a short film with a professional film and post-production crew.
When you graduate, you’ll leave with a professionallyshot showreel and a voice reel. You will learn how to devise and perform your own work.
2 Year Course
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants: £14,885 per year
International applicants: £24,815 per year
*Tuition fees are subject to annual review. For up to date information, visit lamda.ac.uk
“The MFA programme offers all the
rigorous training and opportunities
to
perform
that you
could wish for from professional actor training,
in a fast-paced,
demanding yet rewarding
environment. I feel like LAMDA has prepared me for life as a professional actor, vocally, physically and in the industry.”
Alasdair Linn
MFA Professional Acting Student (2023-25)
MA / MFA Classical Acting
This intensive Master’s degree in classical acting is delivered through an inspiring and exhilarating programme of classwork, scene study and workshop performances, including public-facing performances in one of our dedicated theatre spaces.
Working on plays from the Shakespearean, Jacobean, Spanish Golden Age, French Classical and Restoration periods, you will discover how classical theatre translates across centuries, cultures and languages, and build an awareness of their historical, political and social context, and their impact on modern theatre.
You will take classes in craft skills to develop and strengthen your existing abilities and prepare you for the rehearsal process. Delivered in year-long modules, these will include acting (voice, textual analysis and contextual studies), movement, music and singing.
You will progress through the application of your acquired knowledge of both theory and practice as it relates to the intelligent exploration and development of original characters. You will also complete a thesis presentation reflecting on the relationship between your classical training and contemporary theatre practice
Your intensive year will culminate in the staging of a Shakespeare production to which agents and casting directors are invited. MFA students will continue in year two with two modules: Pedagogies of Classical Acting and New Classics Project.
Highlights
A deep dive into conservatoire actor training.
Modules including Acting in Classical Theatre, Movement and Physicality in Theatre and Voice, Speech, Song and Classical Text.
Masterclasses with industry professionals.
A classical, public-facing production in the final term of the first year.
1 Year Course - MA
18 Month Course - MFA
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants:
£28,050 (MA)
£36,540 (MFA)
International applicants:
£28,050 (MA)
£36,540 (MFA)
“I knew I wanted to go to a place where I could have the classical training I was looking for, and LAMDA has trained some of the actors I admire most in the world. I knew if I was going to go somewhere that had the best training I could possibly get, LAMDA was one of the top choices.”
Karinna De Simone
MA Classical Acting Student (2023-24)
MA / MFA Musical Theatre
This Musical Theatre course is designed to deliver world-class actor training for those committed to a professional career in musical theatre performance.
Students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of new and existing musical theatre writing, as well as exploring historical and political contexts of the genre. They will work with a wide range of musical theatre practitioners and choreographers to discover a range of approaches to the genre.
Students training on this course will benefit from exploring a variety of musicals and the effective communication of song, choreography and text, and the thoughtful interpretation of lyric and music. The course will culminate in a public-facing musical production, the chance to develop a showreel, and a UK industry-facing showcase.
In year two, MFA students will gain a deeper understanding through taught classes and independent research, exploring new trends in Musical Theatre, and gaining a CPD accredited qualification in LAMDA Examinations teaching.
Graduates will emerge as industry-ready performers with a showreel and a repertoire of solo songs for future auditions. The course aims to provide a route into professional performance work as an actor in musical theatre.
Highlights
Performance opportunities including a musical production, an industry-facing showcase and an Edinburgh Fringe project.
Practical skills-based classes in acting technique, vocal technique through group singing and 1:1 lessons, dance classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary dance, Hip- Hop and associated styles.
The opportunity to work with a wide range of industry professionals including choreographers and directors.
Year two will provide further opportunities to teach and carry out independent research.
1 Year Course - MA
18 Month Course - MFA
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants:
£21,630 (MA)
£30,120 (MFA)
International applicants:
£28,050 (MA)
£36,540 (MFA)
*Tuition fees are subject to annual review. For up to date information, visit lamda.ac.uk
“I
have a really strong connection with music as well as acting, and musical theatre really bridges the two… the attentiveness of all the instructors we have has been a great aspect of the course. They really help you to bring out your craft, and achieve what it is you want to do.”
Robert Voigt MA Musical Theatre Student (2023-24)
MA Directing
This course will provide talented, emerging directors with contemporary and wide-ranging vocational postgraduate training.
At the start of the course, you will observe and participate in core LAMDA training alongside MFA Professional Acting students, working across the disciplines of acting, voice, movement and singing, to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the actor’s process. You will also participate in seminars in directing practice, understanding movement direction, the aesthetics and processes of screen making and how to prepare for a production. You will also assist and direct fellow acting students in short-scene studies.
In your second and third terms, you will assist professional directors on projects, onsite or on external placements. You will complete a design project with students from Royal Welsh College and during the spring, you will collaborate with LAMDA actors to devise an original piece of theatre – an opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt and develop your dramaturgical skills.
Your year will finish with you programming and directing a public performance of a play/project of your choice in one of our performance spaces. Previous industry guests to the performances have included Natalie Abrahami, Tim Etchells, Ned Bennett, Tom Littler, Mike Longhurst, Roxanna Silbert and Lyndsey Turner.
Highlights
Understand an actor’s process through core LAMDA training with classes in acting, voice, movement and singing.
Participate in practical seminars in analysis, interpretation and screen processes.
Assist professional directors on onsite or on external placements.
Collaborate with LAMDA actors to devise an original piece of theatre.
In the final term, you will direct a play/ project of your choice.
1 Year Course
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants: £18,300
International applicants: £25,225
*Tuition fees are subject to annual review. For up to date information, visit lamda.ac.uk
“I looked at a lot of Masters programmes in Directing, but the reason I was so drawn to LAMDA’s was because it’s the most interdisciplinary; the ability to make your own devised work, to explore film and to work so closely with actors is all so exciting. I also think LAMDA nurtures individual creativity and creative identity. That’s an element of the course I feel really lucky to have had.”
Ilona Sell MA Directing Student (2023-24)
Semester Programme in Classical Acting
Looking for a shorter period of intensive training?
Our 14-week programme is the perfect introduction to conservatoire training, with the opportunity to immerse yourself in LAMDA life while training in one of the cultural capitals of the world.
Taking place each autumn and spring, the course is carefully designed to develop your repertoire of practical skills, helping you to achieve your potential as an actor. Reflective of the training on our degree courses, you’ll explore the essential core techniques required to build your practice, with classes covering acting, voice, movement, singing and more.
Across an insightful and rewarding term of LAMDA training, you’ll learn how to approach classical texts skilfully and experience our world-class training in classes led by specialist practitioners and industry professionals.
Highlights
Fully immerse yourself in life at LAMDA, training alongside fellow students from all backgrounds.
Deepen your engagement with British classical texts, such as studying scenes from Shakespeare’s iconic works.
Work with leading industry professionals and alumni.
This course is worth 15 college credits (US) or 60 credits (UK).
14 Week Course
Autumn & Spring Terms
Application deadline: 1 November 2024 (for Spring 2025)
Applications for Autumn 2025 will open later this year.
Tuition Fees (24/25)*
UK applicants: £4,850
International applicants: £11,735
*Tuition fees are subject to annual review. For up to date information, visit lamda.ac.uk
“I’ve really had such a wonderful time at LAMDA these past few weeks. It’s taught me a lot about myself and the type of theatre that I want to pursue. LAMDA does such a wonderful job of prioritising process over product and ensuring that there’s a wellrounded ensemble culture. I’m really going to miss being here!”
Megha Thyagarajan Semester Student (Spring 2024)
Short Courses
Whatever your skill-level or experience, our short courses have been curated to meet different needs and audiences – whether you’re a professional actor looking to bolster your CV, or want to get your first glimpse into what training at a conservatoire really involves.
Shakespeare Summer Schools:
Experience an unforgettable summer exploring the works, craft and history of Shakespeare and his contemporaries in 2, 4 or 8-week programmes.
Short courses take place throughout the year, giving you flexibility to choose the right course and right time to train, with week day, evening and school holiday courses available.
Visit lamda.ac.uk/short-courses to view our upcoming courses – with more to be announced – and explore some of our highlights opposite.
Introduction to Actor Training:
Get your first taste of actor training and experience life at LAMDA first-hand.
Musical Theatre:
Hone the skills required to perform musical theatre and audition for Musical Theatre courses.
Introduction to Screen Acting:
Gain a deeper understanding of how to approach screen acting in this introductory course.
Auditioning for Drama School:
Explore the art of self-taping and learn practical techniques to apply to real-life audition scenarios.
Life at LAMDA
Our Staff
From teachers and course leaders to estates and facilities, LAMDA’s talented and dedicated staff support the work of our school in many ways. Here are some of the key individuals that students interact with during their time training with us.
Dr Philippa Strandberg-Long - Director of Actor Training and Drama School
Philippa oversees the curriculums and delivery of all acting and directing courses, as well as the day-to-day running and operational structure of the Drama School.
Philippa specialises in the Meisner technique, but she also teaches Stanislavski based processes and scene study, directs productions, coaches professional actors, and holds workshops across Europe. Philippa also recently coauthored the book ‘An Actor’s Research: Investigating Choices for Practice and Performance’.
Since joining LAMDA, Philippa’s focus has been to marry the institution’s strong ensemble ethos and tradition in exceptional training with innovation and forward thinking - making LAMDA’s students ready for an ever-evolving industry.
Rebecca Lyle - Producer
Rebecca is the in-house Producer at LAMDA. Working across all departments in the company, she organises LAMDA’s public-facing plays, musicals and new writing weeks for the BA/MFA Professional Acting, MA Classical Acting, MA Musical Theatre and MA Directing courses, engaging professional industry creatives to work with LAMDA’s students on their final year productions.
She holds a Masters Degree in Creative Producing and is an award-winning independent producer.
Samuel Kusi Addai - Student Wellbeing Manager
Samuel plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our students. From our dedicated wellbeing office, Sam provides a safe and non-judgmental space for students to speak about their concerns, process any difficulties they’re experiencing and access further support (such as counselling) if needed.
Sam works with the student rep team and the admissions department to ensure that our wellbeing provision meets our students’ needs and to host events raising awareness of mental health throughout the year. He worked as a mental health specialist for nearly ten years before joining LAMDA.
Jane Anderson - Industry & Career Development Associate
Jane is part of the Industry & Career Development team, where she provides expert advice and support for graduating students as they transition into the professional world.
Jane is also a Casting Director that has cast for BAFTA & award-winning productions. She casts for both screen and for stage. Her career began in production before moving into casting in 2004, giving her a wealth of knowledge of the industry.
She is on the Board of 53two Arts Venue in Manchester and is on the committee for The Casting Directors’ Guild of Great Britain & Ireland.
Course Leaders
Dr. Karen Tomlin Semester Programme in Classical Acting
Gemma Crooks Foundation in Stage & Screen (CertHE)
Heather Nimmo BA (Hons) Professional Acting
Rob Young BA (Hons) Production & Technical Arts
Matt Wilde MFA Professional Acting
Oliver Birch MA / MFA Classical Acting
Annabel Mutale Reed MA / MFA Musical Theatre
Caroline Leslie MA Directing
Our Building & Facilities
LAMDA’s building is a hive of activity from dawn until dusk, with students across our core and short courses in full-time training. In the evenings, our doors are often open to the general public and industry professionals for productions in our three theatre spaces. On the weekends, we regularly host LAMDA Exams learners for our London Public Centre events.
The Sainsbury Theatre
Our largest theatre space, the Sainsbury is a state-of-the-art proscenium arch theatre with a full height fly tower, seating up to 220 people.
Studio Theatres
The Carne Studio Theatre and the Linbury Theatre are our flexible, black box studio spaces, seating 120 and 90 people respectively.
Rehearsal Spaces
Our 14 rehearsal studios are versatile spaces for students to rehearse and train in, with many featuring spring vinyl flooring for dance, movement and stage combat work.
Production & Technical Arts Workshops
On-site workshops are used for prop-making, scenic construction and electrical work by our Production & Technical Arts students.
Screen & Audio Facilities
Our professional recording studio, edit suite and filmmaking equipment are used for a range of screen and audio projects, including voiceover work, short films and showreels.
Library
The library is filled with plays and critical texts to help students with research, dissertations and other academic assignments.
Screen Technology
LAMDA is at the forefront of dramatic arts education, embracing technological innovation to redefine the future of storytelling. A £1.9m investment from the Office for Students has enabled us to equip our stateof-the-art facilities with Virtual Production and Motion Capture technologies. This cutting-edge infrastructure empowers our students to become pioneers in a rapidly evolving industry, while also providing a platform for groundbreaking research and development.
Virtual Production Volume
The volume is used by Acting and Production & Technical Arts students working on screen projects. This industry-leading technology enables filmmakers to create and visualise scenes in real-time using a large LED wall.
Motion Capture Studio
Our motion capture studio transforms physical actor performances into digital movements, training our students to become the next generation of digital performers in films, games and other media.
Student Events & Activities
Outside of their training, our students have the opportunity to get involved with an array of extracurricular activities and events. Here are some of the highlights from the last twelve months.
Fight Night
A LAMDA institution since 1977, Fight Night is an evening of stage combat and fight choreography, featuring students across our courses performing with a variety of theatrical weapon props.
Bravo and Encore
London Pride
45 LAMDA staff and students joined 32,000 participants at the London Pride Parade in June, marching to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and promote inclusivity and acceptance.
Two spectacular evenings of musical theatre in the Sainsbury Theatre, in which LAMDA students performed group and solo pieces from some of the world’s best loved musicals.
Winter Concert
Each December, our Winter Concert marks the final day of term with a joyous mix of carols, music, sketches and more from our students.
Poetry Night
Celebrated poet, Roy McFarlane, joined us as a judge for this evening of spoken word. Students performed original work and published poems in front of a judging panel and live audience.
Black History Month Showcase
An evening to mark Black History Month, organised by Roots and Routes, a Global Majority student group, and featuring performances from Global Majority students.
LAMDA FC
Our student football team, affectionately known as the Purple Army, compete in the drama school league against other dance and drama conservatoires.
Living in London
LAMDA is based near the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities, famous for its thriving theatre and culture scene. From the glittering lights of the West End to the latest innovative new work, our students have incredible access to everything the capital has to offer.
During their time with us, most of our students live in private rental properties with others training on their course. Many tend to live in West London areas, within a reasonable distance of our Barons Court campus.
For more information on accommodation and living in London, head to our website.
Partnerships
At LAMDA, we believe in the power of partnerships. By forging strong links with leading organisations, we help our students gain invaluable experience and make lifelong connections, helping to ensure they graduate with the skills, knowledge and contacts to thrive.
Audible
Since 2018, our trailblazing creative partnership with Audible, the world leader in audio entertainment, has helped enhance our students’ audio skills. From assistance in creating voice reels to specialist training at their state-of-the-art studios, Audible prepares them to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities this growing sector can offer. We have collaborated on six series of original audio dramas featuring our BA (Hons) Professional Acting students, and this year, Audible established a £45,000 annual grant for LAMDA, taking our partnership to new heights.
Orange Tree Theatre
The Orange Tree Theatre is one of London’s leading studio theatres, based in Richmond and renowned for its bold productions and commitment to new writing. Last year, our MA Directing students staged public-facing productions at the venue as part of the Greenhouse Festival, working closely with industry professionals.
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Located a 10-minute walk away from our campus, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is the creative heart of West London. LAMDA works with the Lyric to provide free Future Technicians’ classes and a summer school for young people living in West London. Graciously supported by the Portal Trust, they provide an opportunity for under 21’s to learn more about production and technical roles in the stage and screen industries.
Acting & Directing Alumni
Throughout our 160-year history, LAMDA alumni have gone on to become creatives, innovators, actors, musical theatre performers, directors, technical artists and leaders across the performing arts sector and wider creative industries. Today, they continue to forge long-lasting, successful careers that are transforming the landscape of the arts.
Recent Acting Graduates
Whether on stage or screen, in front of audiences or behind the scenes, in the UK or overseas, many of our 2022-23 LAMDA graduates have enjoyed great success since graduating.
Ayse Babahan Coronation Street (ITV); Sappho (Southwark Playhouse)
Lee Braithwaite The Other Place (National Theatre); Cowbois (Royal Court)
Tyler Cameron Liberation (Royal Exchange Theatre); Inside No. 9 (BBC)
Kitty Castledine Eastenders (BBC); Grace (ITV)
Harry Chalmers-Morris The Rat Catcher, Slay (Audible)
Chaya Gupta Abigail’s Party (English Touring Theatre); Hansel and Gretel (Shakespeare’s Globe)
Ava Hinds-Jones Generation Z (Channel 4)
Giles Malcom Old Boys (Film 4/BFI); Henry V (Changeling Theatre Company)
Taneetrah Porter
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child (Sonia Friedman Productions)
Rohan Rakhit Communion (Bush Theatre); Pygmalion (Old Vic); Rye Lane (BBC Films / BFI)
Haliya Roberts Romeo & Juliet (Central Park, NYC)
Sarah Thorn Richard III (Roman Theatre of St. Albans)
Recent Production & Technical Arts Graduates
Our Production & Technical Arts graduates go on to work across the creative industries; as stage managers, technicians, lighting and sound designers, and much more. Here is what two of our recent graduates have to say about their time training at LAMDA.
Corben Jones | Head of Lighting
The magic of training at LAMDA lies in its enduring sense of community and family. The friendships you form and the experiences you gain remain with you for a lifetime .
Production & Technical Arts starts with the basics, allowing you to build knowledge without feeling overshadowed by others. The training is tailored to your needs and offers a wide variety of activities. It provided me with a solid foundation upon graduation, equipping me to strive for even greater achievements.
As a graduate of the Production & Technical Arts course, I achieved my goal of becoming Head of Lighting for incredible shows like Stranger Things: The Experience and SIX: The Musical on its UK and international tour, gaining invaluable experience while traveling across Europe. My proudest accomplishment to date is serving as Head of Lighting for the new production of Starlight Express in London, currently playing at the Wembley Troubadour Theatre.
Tingying Dong | Sound Designer
One of the best things about LAMDA is that you don’t have to choose a specialisation. At the time, I wasn’t aware of all the different backstage roles. In the first year, you get to learn all the different disciplines, which was very helpful. And really, it was from that that I got to know more about theatre sound design and engineering and eventually decided to specialise in it.
All the tutors I had at LAMDA came from a professional background. It was great to learn from them about what the industry is like and what skills you needed .
After you graduate, you have the option to go into different fields like radio, TV, film or events. I’ve worked on radio plays and short films and some of my course mates just work in film and TV. It’s different to theatre, but the skills you get at LAMDA are transferable.
Applying to LAMDA
Applications & Auditions
A brief overview of the application process for our courses.
Applying for an Acting course?
UK Applicants
BA and Foundation Courses
Apply via UCAS.
Submit your application and prepare for your audition or interview
UK Applicants
MA/MFA Courses
Apply via LAMDA.
Submit your application and prepare for your audition or interview
Your first-round audition will be via self-tape.
If your self-tape is successful, you may be invited to a second round in-person workshop and / or a recall in-person at LAMDA or at a regional venue (TBC).
Applying for Production & Technical Arts?
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.
Applying for an Acting course?
Your first-round audition will be via self-tape.
If your self-tape is successful, you may be invited to a second round in-person workshop and / or a recall in-person at LAMDA or at a regional venue (TBC).
Applying for MA Directing?
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an in-person recall.
North American Audition Tour
Acting Courses only
Other International Applicants
BA and Foundation Courses
Apply via LAMDA.
Submit your application and prepare for your audition
If you’re an Acting applicant and would like to take part in our North American Audition Tour, you can apply directly to LAMDA on our website. You’ll be offered an in-person first-round audition.
If your first-round audition is successful, you’ll be invited to an in-person recall in New York or Los Angeles in March 2025.
Applying for an Acting course?
Other International Applicants
MA/MFA Courses
Apply via UCAS.
Submit your application and prepare for your audition or interview
Apply via LAMDA.
Submit your application and prepare for your audition or interview
Your first-round audition will be via self-tape.
If your self-tape is successful, you may be invited to a second round in-person workshop and / or a recall inperson at LAMDA or at a regional venue (TBC).
Applying for Production & Technical Arts?
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.
Applying for an Acting course?
If your self-tape is successful, you may be invited to a second round in-person workshop and / or a recall inperson at LAMDA or at a regional venue (TBC).
Applying for MA Directing?
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an inperson recall.
Self-Tapes
A self-tape is required for all of our Acting courses as the first-round audition. The self-tape you need to submit depends on which course you are applying for. Selftapes will involve a short contemporary or classical monologue, or musical theatre songs, along with a brief introduction of yourself.
Recalls
Recalls for our Acting courses take place in-person. The process and requirements depend on the course you’re applying for, and details will be sent to you ahead of your recall. There is an additional fee for in-person recalls.
Accessibility
We are striving to make our interviews, auditions and training accessible to all, and we endeavour to support any access needs that you require in order to audition or interview for LAMDA. The best way for us to tailor your audition or interview to your needs is to add any detail or requests into your application form.
Pathways
You may be eligible for an application fee waiver, travel bursaries and support sessions through our Pathways Programme. Participants who take part in the Pathways Programme (either as an individual or through a partner organisation) do not need to apply to LAMDA’s courses through UCAS. Instead, we will support you to apply directly through us with an application fee waiver.
Our audition and application process is undergoing review. For the most up to date information, please go to lamda.ac.uk/how-to-apply
Tuition Fees
Course
Foundation in Stage & Screen (CertHE)
BA (Hons)
Professional Acting
BA (Hons) Production & Technical Arts: Stage & Screen
MFA Professional Acting
MA Classical Acting
MFA Classical Acting
MA Musical Theatre
MFA Musical Theatre
MA Directing
Semester Programme
UK Applicants
£9,000
International Applicants
£18,000
£9,000 (per year)
£9,000 (per year)
£24,155 (per year)
£24,155 (per year)
£14,885 (per year)
£28,050
£36,540
£21,630
£30,120
£18,300
£4,850
£24,815 (per year)
£28,050
£36,540
£28,050
£36,540
£25,225
£11,735
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The fees on this page refer to 2024/25, and fees for 2025/26’s academic year will be confirmed in due course. For up to date information, visit lamda.ac.uk
Funding support is available to help you cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses, including Student Loans. Different options are available depending on where you are based and what course you are applying for.
Please note that loans for postgraduate courses for UK students do not cover full course fees. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Applications for these schemes should be made directly to the Student Loans Company. Complete your application as early as possible to be assessed for the right level of financial support.
For more information, visit lamda.ac.uk/all-courses/fund-your-training
Scholarships & Bursaries
UK Students EU Students US students
BA (Hons) Professional Acting
BA (Hons) Production & Technical Arts
Foundation in Stage & Screen (CertHE)
MFA Professional Acting
MA/MFA Classical Acting
MA/MFA Musical Theatre
MA Directing
Students from all other countries - All Courses You may be eligible to support your training through...
Semester Programme LAMDA Scholarship UK Student Loan Company Independent Funding US Federal Loan Course
*You may be eligible for loan funding. Terms & conditions apply. Please visit www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies for more information.
Visit the LAMDA website for more information on the funding options available or contact our Admissions Team.
If you are from outside the UK, EU or US, we recommend you contact the Department of Education in your home country for details on government scholarships or funding available for overseas study. including. LAMDA John Wood Fulbright Award for US Students (MA Only)
Our scholarships and bursaries programme currently provides full or partial financial support to one in four LAMDA students. Over £500,000 is awarded annually in means-tested financial aid for students from lowincome and/or underrepresented backgrounds towards tuition fees or maintenance costs. If you are offered a place to train at LAMDA, you will be invited to apply for a LAMDA scholarship.
For more information about scholarships and eligibility, please visit lamda.ac.uk/all-courses/fund-your-training
Pathways
Pathways is a skills development programme that aims to support young people interested in applying to drama school or exploring arts careers. We remove financial barriers and build clear routes for talented individuals who are currently underrepresented in higher education and the arts, offering support at every stage of the application, audition/ interview and enrolment process.
Through the Pathways Programme we offer:
Free applications to our BA undergraduate courses or our Foundation (CertHE) course
Audition fee waivers for our Acting courses (please note, there is no fee for interviews for our Production & Technical Arts course).
Travel bursary support for in-person recall auditions, interviews or events at LAMDA (e.g. Open Days).
Free workshops that aim to support your application journey.
Invitations to our ‘Introduction to Drama School’ Days which take place round the country.
Free tickets to LAMDA productions and opportunities to meet current LAMDA staff and students.
Find out more about our Pathways Programme on the LAMDA website: lamda.ac.uk/life-lamda/pathways-programme
Accommodation
Although we don’t have our own student accommodation, we can help you find your home while you study with us. Our Admissions Team are on-hand to offer support and guidance.
Most LAMDA students live in private rental properties in London with others on their course.
If you’re offered a place on a LAMDA course, our Admissions Team will introduce you to other offer holders.
To ease the process of finding somewhere to live, LAMDA has partnered with HYBR, an online marketplace for student accommodation that connects students directly with landlords and cuts out the need for traditional letting agents.
If you’re looking for a more traditional Halls of Residence experience, student accommodation buildings are dotted around London, with local ones found in Ravenscourt Park, Notting Hill and Westminster.
For more information and guidance when viewing housing options, visit lamda.ac.uk/all-courses/accommodation
A unique part of LAMDA is LAMDA Exams, which inspires and empowers learners across the globe to be confident communicators.
LAMDA Exams is an awarding body offering world-renowned qualifications in communication and performance, with over 100,000 learners across the world taking our exams each year.
Whether you’re interested in musical theatre or curious about mime, love to act in a group or prefer performing solo, want to improve your public speaking skills or explore devising drama, there is a LAMDA Exam for you.
LAMDA Exams carry UCAS points to help with university applications and can count towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award. LAMDA students training on some of our Acting degrees can also learn to teach the qualifications as part of their course.
‘The skills I gained from LAMDA Exams undoubtedly led me to where I am today’
What exams we offer
Introductory exams: Solo, Group
Performance exams: Acting, Miming, Devising Drama, Musical Theatre, Shakespeare
Communication exams: Speaking Verse and Prose, Reading for Performance, Speaking in Public, PCertLAM
‘My child now has the poise, confidence and speaking skills to go into unknown situations and talk to individuals and groups’
Ways to contact us
How to find us
155 Talgarth Road
London
W14 9DA
Speak to students
Access blogs and vlogs written and created by our students. Reach out to them via our website with questions about the student experience: lamda.ac.uk/life-lamda/meet-our-student-ambassadors
Contact Admissions
Speak to our Admissions Team about accommodation, visas, the application process or individual applications:
Tel: [+44] (0) 20 8834 0500
Email: admissions@lamda.ac.uk
Contact LAMDA Exams
Speak to a member of our LAMDA Exams Customer Service Team:
Tel: [+44] (0) 20 8834 0500
Email: exams@lamda.ac.uk
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