Where your creativity takes centre stage
What do actors Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo, theatre director Rebecca Frecknall, or sound designer Tingying Dong have in common? They all honed their craft at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art), a pioneering drama school that’s shaped the performing arts world for over 160 years.
As a leading conservatoire, LAMDA provides comprehensive vocational training for actors, directors, stage managers, technicians, and lighting and sound designers. And true to its “Training Without Borders” ethos, LAMDA welcomes students from all walks of life. No matter who you are or where you come from, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to develop your skills and prepare for a successful career in the world of stage, screen and audio.
No. 1
UK University for Drama and Dance
The Guardian
No. 6
Drama School in the world The Hollywood Reporter
Top 10
Drama School for Broadway creatives
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Your stage, your voice, our ensemble
At LAMDA, art is all about collaboration. Drawing from the time-honoured traditions of European and American actor training and blending them with a playful and experimental culture, LAMDA has crafted a creative approach like no other. The cornerstone of this philosophy? "The Ensemble."
LAMDA believes in the power of the collective. Training here focuses on working together to create something extraordinary while helping each student find and nurture their unique voice. By balancing personal talent with group synergy, students evolve into independent, innovative artists and technicians, ready to make their mark on the world stage.
LAMDA programmes shaping future stars
Production & Technical Arts
Behind every great performance is a team of innovators bringing creative visions to life.
Musical Theatre
Train under experienced theatre practitioners and choreographers to hone your skills in acting, movement, music and singing.
Classical Acting
With dynamic scene work, hands-on workshops, and interactive class sessions, you’ll prepare for a memorable final performance in the Sainsbury Theatre.
Semester Programme Classical Acting
A 14-week immersion into the world of theatre, this programme will hone your craft in voice, movement, and acting while exploring classic texts.
Shakespeare Summer School
Step into the world of Shakespeare like never before with the Shakespeare Summer School at LAMDA.
Take your passion for the stage to the next level with LAMDA’s short courses. From those new to drama school training to established professionals, courses here are designed to help you develop your skills in an industry-focused environment.
Learning never stops at LAMDA
Hear From Students
“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 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
“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
“I have a strong connection with music as well as acting, and musical theatre bridges the two… the attentiveness of all our instructors has been a great aspect of the course. They really help you bring out your craft and achieve what you want to do.”
Robert Voigt
MA Musical Theatre student
“LAMDA does such a wonderful job of prioritising process over product and ensuring that there’s a well-rounded ensemble culture... it’s taught me a lot about myself and the type of theatre I want to pursue.”
Megha Thyagarajan
Semester Programme student
“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 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
“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
“I have a strong connection with music as well as acting, and musical theatre bridges the two… the attentiveness of all our instructors has been a great aspect of the course. They really help you bring out your craft and achieve what you want to do.”
Robert Voigt
MA Musical Theatre student
“LAMDA does such a wonderful job of prioritising process over product and ensuring that there’s a well-rounded ensemble culture... it’s taught me a lot about myself and the type of theatre I want to pursue.”
Megha Thyagarajan
Semester Programme student
Transformative training opportunities await at LAMDA