LAMDA Short Courses

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Join us for an exhilarating short course, ideal for those who are new to drama school training and looking to gain a taste of LAMDA life, through to advanced professionals who want to develop their skills in line with the evolving industry.

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Summer Schools

Experience a summer of LAMDA's intense, rewarding classical actor training with our Shakespeare Summer School programmes. Applications are now open.

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Actor Refresh: Solo Preparation for the Screen Actor

(Re)Discover your solo preparation for screen process with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors.

Professional Level | From Wednesday 14 January 2026

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Introduction to Audio Performance

Learn the core skills of audio performance in this week-long course, designed for anyone interested in voiceover, radio drama and audiobook recording.

Mixed Level | February & April 2026

Introduction to Musical Theatre Training

Experience life on a Musical Theatre programme with this intro course, designed for anyone who is interested in training as a musical theatre performer.

Mixed Level | Monday 16 - Friday 20 February 2026

Participants in LAMDA's Actor Refresh class

Actor Refresh: Chekhov

(Re)Discover Chekhov Acting Technique with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors.

Professional Level | Monday 23 February - Monday 16 March 2026

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Introduction to Playwriting

Develop and stage a complete 10-minute play with this introductory course, designed for anyone new to playwriting.

Mixed Level | Tuesday 24 February - Tuesday 31 March 2026

Participants in a LAMDA Actor Refresh class

Actor Refresh: Improvisation

(Re)Discover Actors' Improvisation with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors.

Professional Level | Wednesday 25 February - Wednesday 18 March 2026

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Actor Refresh: Stanislavsky

(Re)Discover the practice of Stanislavsky with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors.

Professional Level | Thursday 26 February - Thursday 19 March 2026

Introduction to Actor Training

Experience drama school life with this introductory course, designed for anyone who is interested in training to be an actor.

Mixed Level | April & July 2026

Introduction to Audio Performance

Learn the core skills of audio performance in this week-long course, designed for anyone interested in voiceover, radio drama and audiobook recording.

Mixed Level | February & April 2026

LAMDA short course participants during a screen acting class

Screen Acting Fundamentals (Condensed)

Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this three-day condensed course, designed for anyone new to acting on screen.

Mixed Level | Tuesday 28 - Thursday 30 April 2026

Actor Refresh: Acting Through Song

(Re)Discover the fundamentals of acting through song with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors.

Professional Level | Tuesday 5 - Tuesday 26 May 2026

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Actor Refresh: Summer Programme

(Re)Discover approaches to character and text exploration with this Actor Refresh evening course, designed for professional actors who would like to deepen and develop their craft.

Professional Level | Wednesday 6 May - Thursday 28 May 2026

Summer 2026

Experience a summer of LAMDA training with a short course. Book now below.

Shakespeare Summer School (8-Week)

In this accredited programme, experience a summer of specialist training in the foundations of classical acting, designed for intermediate-level students and beyond.

Intermediate Level | Monday 15 June - Friday 7 August 2026

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Shakespeare Summer School (4-Week)

Spend a summer studying Shakespeare with this focussed programme, designed for intermediate-level students and beyond.

Intermediate Level | Monday 13 July - Friday 7 August 2026

Introduction to Actor Training

Experience drama school life with this introductory course, designed for anyone who is interested in training to be an actor.

Mixed Level | April & July 2026

A student on LAMDA's screen acting short course

Screen Acting Fundamentals (Summer Intensive)

Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this two-week intensive course, designed for anyone new to screen acting.

Mixed Level | Monday 20 - Friday 31 July 2026

LAMDA student in a rehearsal room holding a script

The Professional Actor's Bootcamp

Reboot your professional practice with this two week course, designed for professional actors.

Professional Level | Monday 20 July - Friday 31 July 2026

Advanced Audio Performance

Develop your audio performance practice and receive a professional recording of your voice with this two-week course, designed for professional actors and voice artists.

Intermediate & Professional Level | Monday 20 – Friday 31 July 2026

Acting with English as an Additional Language

Gain confidence acting in the English language with this two-week course, designed for professional actors for whom English is an additional language.

Professional Level | Monday 27 July - Friday 7 August 2026

Students enjoying LAMDA's Shakespeare Summer School

Introduction to Shakespeare (2-Week)

Learn how to understand and perform Shakespeare with this introductory-level course, designed for 16-20 year olds.

Mixed Level | Monday 10 August - Friday 21 August 2026

Creating & Producing Your Solo Show

Explore the process of creating and producing a solo show with this two-week course, designed for professional actors and performers.

Professional Level | Monday 10 – Friday 21 August 2026

Auditioning for Musical Theatre Programmes

Prepare to excel in your MT auditions with this summer course, designed for anyone applying for degree-level musical theatre programmes.

Mixed Level | Monday 17 - Friday 28 August 2026

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Application deadlines may be subject to change at short notice if a course is filled early. We advise early applications. If you need any help, contact our Short Courses team.

LAMDA Short Courses

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Actor Refresh: Linklater

Actor Refresh: Neutral Mask

Summer Schools

Actor Refresh: Solo Preparation for the Screen Actor

Introduction to Audio Performance

Introduction to Musical Theatre Training

Actor Refresh: Chekhov

Introduction to Playwriting

Actor Refresh: Improvisation

Actor Refresh: Stanislavsky

Introduction to Actor Training

Introduction to Audio Performance

Screen Acting Fundamentals (Condensed)

Actor Refresh: Acting Through Song

Actor Refresh: Summer Programme

Summer 2026

Shakespeare Summer School (8-Week)

Shakespeare Summer School (4-Week)

Introduction to Actor Training

Screen Acting Fundamentals (Summer Intensive)

The Professional Actor's Bootcamp

Advanced Audio Performance

Acting with English as an Additional Language

Introduction to Shakespeare (2-Week)

Creating & Producing Your Solo Show

Auditioning for Musical Theatre Programmes

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