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 2025

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Shakespeare Summer School (8-Week)

Immerse yourself in a summer of Shakespeare with our intensive accredited programme, designed to elevate your understanding and performance of poetic drama.

Intermediate Level | Monday 16 June - Friday 8 August 2025

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Shakespeare Summer School (4-Week)

Immerse yourself in a summer of Shakespeare with our intensive programme, designed to elevate your understanding and performance of poetic drama.

Intermediate Level | Monday 14 July - Friday 8 August 2025

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Introduction to Shakespeare (2-Week)

Learn how to understand, unlock and perform Shakespeare with this practical course, designed for young people aged 16-18.

Mixed Level | Monday 11 August - Friday 22 August 2025

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Screen Acting Summer School

Enjoy an action-packed summer of Screen Acting with our introductory course designed for young people.

Mixed Level | Monday 11 - Friday 22 August 2025

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Actor Refresh: Summer Scene Study

Deep dive into an advanced exploration of character and text with this collaborative scene study course, designed for professional actors and drama school graduates.

Professional Level | Wednesday 7 May - Thursday 5 June 2025

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Screen Acting Fundamentals

Explore the fundamentals of screen acting with this practical course, designed for anyone who is interested in developing their Acting for Camera.

Mixed Level | Monday 21 July - Friday 1 August 2025

Rehearsals for Queens of Sheba

Introduction to Actor Training

Experience LAMDA life in this immersive course, designed for anyone who is interested in training to be an actor.

Mixed Level | Monday 21 July – Friday 1 August 2025

Rehearsals for The Suicide

Acting with English as an Additional Language

Access your full potential when acting and working in English in this groundbreaking course designed for international actors and actors for whom English is an additional language.

Intermediate Level | Monday 28 July - Friday 8 August 2025

LAMDA's Musical Theatre Students

Auditioning for Musical Theatre Programmes

Prepare to excel in your auditions with this intensive summer course, designed for anyone who is getting ready to apply for degree-level musical theatre programmes.

Mixed Level | July & August 2025

Further Resources

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.

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