Introduction to Actor Training
Introduction to Actor Training
This course runs for one week in October 2025 and April 2026, and for two weeks in July 2026.
Our Introduction to Actor Training course is ideal for anyone who would like to experience a typical week of drama school training.
Highlights
Take part in a range of acting skills classes.
Rehearse a project, culminating in a relaxed sharing.
Understand what it's like to train at a modern drama conservatoire
Is this course for me?
Course Level: Mixed
Age Requirement: 16+
This course is most suitable for total beginners and drama school applicants. No acting experience is required.
Overview
Location
In-person at LAMDA
Course Fee
See below for fees
Course Dates
See below for dates and apply now links
Entry Requirements
No experience required
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Please select the correct application form for the dates you wish to apply for.
Applications for April & July 2026 will open soon. Register early interest below.
| October 2025 | April 2026 | July 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Dates | Monday 20 - Friday 24 October 2025 (From 10am - 5:30pm) |
Monday 13 - Friday 17 April 2026 (From 10am - 5:30pm) |
Monday 20 - Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Monday 13 October 2025 at 3pm (BST) | Monday 6 April 2026 at 3pm (BST) | Monday 13 July 2026 at 3pm (BST) |
| Course Fee | £550 (for 1 week) | £550 (for 1 week) | £1,105 (for 2 weeks) |
| Apply Here | Apply Now | Register Interest | Register Interest |
| October 2025 | April 2026 | July 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Dates | Monday 20 - Friday 24 October 2025 (From 10am - 5:30pm) |
Monday 13 - Friday 17 April 2026 (From 10am - 5:30pm) |
Monday 20 - Friday 31 July 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Monday 13 October 2025 at 3pm (BST) | Monday 6 April 2026 at 3pm (BST) | Monday 13 July 2026 at 3pm (BST) |
| Course Fee | £550 (for 1 week) | £550 (for 1 week) | £1,105 (for 2 weeks) |
| Apply Here | Apply Now | Register Interest | Register Interest |
About the course
Experience drama school life with this introductory course, designed for anyone who is interested in training to be an actor.
You'll particiate in classes which reflect a typical timetable on a full-time course at LAMDA, with skills classes (Acting, Movement, Voice, Singing and Screen) in the morning, followed by project rehearsals in the afternoon. The course will culminate in a relaxed, informal sharing of your work. All classes and rehearsals will be led by expert LAMDA tutors and directors.
You'll leave the course with a clear understanding of what it's like to train at a modern drama conservatoire.
What will I learn?
- Learn about the role skills classes (Acting, Movement, Voice, Singing and Screen) play in actor training.
- Understand how to apply acting skills within a rehearsal project.
- Discover if drama school training is right for you.
“I would recommend this course to anyone who is thinking about applying to a drama school or simply wants to explore and learn more about acting.”
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable whatever your experience of acting or performing. You'll get the most out of this course if you're interested in studying drama, or are considering applying to drama school.
We encourage applications from prospective students of all ages to this course, and we will endeavour to place students in pairs and groups where they're working with others of a similar age.
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
Need to ask a question? View our FAQs or contact our Short Courses Team.
Tutor information to be announced.
Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate.
This course is for participants aged 16+.
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. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £550 (for 1 week courses) or £1,105 (for 2 week courses)
Application Fee: None
Payment:
When applying to this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click 'Apply Now' on this page to begin your application.
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.
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.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Please see below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
