Introduction to Shakespeare (2 Weeks)
Introduction to Shakespeare
This course runs for two weeks in August 2026.
Our Shakespeare Summer Schools are ideal for anyone wanting to experience LAMDA's world-leading approach to classical actor training.
Highlights
Experience two weeks at LAMDA, working with our expert tutors.
Explore how to unlock the meaning in Shakespeare's text.
Discover a modern, fun and fresh approach to Shakespeare.
Is this course for me?
Course Level: Mixed
Age Requirement: 16-20
This course is suitable for total beginners and drama school applicants.
Location
In-person at LAMDA
Course Fee
£1,325 (+£21 Application Fee)
Course Length
2 Weeks
Entry Requirements
No experience required
Course Dates
Monday 10 - Friday 21 August 2026
From 10am - 5:30pm each day
Application Deadline
Friday 2 August 2026 at 3pm (BST)
Applications open soon. Contact us to register early interest:
About the course
Learn how to understand and perform Shakespeare with this introductory-level course, designed for 16-20 year olds.
Working with expert LAMDA tutors, you'll learn techniques and approaches to classical text which will demystify the language and and allow you to unlock the meaning in Shakespeare's text. You'll be encouraged to approach Shakespeare with a sense of play, and you'll discover how to connect to his words and characters.
Across two weeks, you'll work on some Shakespeare scenes, which you'll perform at the end of the course in a relaxed, informal sharing.
What will I learn?
- Discover how to understand Shakespeare's language and unlocking the meaning of his text.
- Explore how to connect to Shakespeare's characters.
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable whatever your experience of acting or performing, but we think that this course is especially suited to students who are considering applying for drama school.
This is a mixed level course, meaning participants will have a range of experiences.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Key Information
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You must be aged 16-20 to participate in this course.
No specific experience is required.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Apply for this course through LAMDA directly using the application link above. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £1,325
Application Fee: £21
Payment:
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you're not eligible for this course, you'll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
If you are offered a place on this course you will need to pay a deposit of 10% within 5 days of the date of your offer email to secure your place. You will then need to pay the remainder of the course fee within 28 days at the latest.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you'd like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
Accommodation:
The accommodation fees on this course are in addition to the tuition fees mentioned on this page.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Please see below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
