Acting with English as an Additional Language
Location
In Person, LAMDA
Course Fee
£1,390 (10% discount for LAMDA alumni)
Entry Requirements
Aged 21+. See full entry requirements below
Course Dates
Monday 28 June – Friday 9 July 2027
Course Length and Times
10 days, from 10am – 5:30pm each day
Booking Closes
Thursday 10 June 2027 at 11:59pm (BST)
Build your confidence performing in the English language. Book now.
About the course
Gain confidence acting in the English language with this two-week course, designed for professional actors for whom English is an additional language.
Working with specialist LAMDA tutors, you’ll explore a range of physical, vocal and imaginative methods of connecting to text and character when working in an additional language. You’ll also explore the possibilities of working in the English language as an international actor with a casting professional.
You’ll leave the course with a technical process for working on texts written in the English language, and increased confidence in approaching English language text and English language acting projects.
What will I learn?
During your time on the course, you will:
- Explore Text Analysis (with particular emphasis on nuance, idiom, vernacular and syntax).
- Discover how to connect to characters and text written in the English language.
- Learn about how to approach auditioning in English as an international actor.
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable if you have trained at drama school, or have significant professional acting experience.
Our expert tutor will adapt to the specific requirements and experience within the cohort, and you can expect to be challenged and supported to ensure that you get the most out of the course.
You’ll get the most out of this course if you’re a professional actor for whom English is not your first language. We believe that this course is particularly suited to professional actors looking to build confidence in working in the English language.
This is a professional level course, and is designed for participants with significant acting experience.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Frequently asked questions
Need to ask a question? View our FAQ’s page or contact our Short Courses team on [email protected].
The tutor is to be confirmed. 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 21+.
Applicants must have at least one-year of professional, full-time training or equivalent, or three professional, verifiable acting credits. We reserve the right to verify any qualifications you have highlighted in your application form.
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 with our Short Courses team on [email protected]
Apply for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £1,390
Application Fee: None
Alumni Discount
LAMDA alumni should book by first contacting [email protected], who will provide you with an individual link to begin your application. Learn more below.
Payment
When applying to our Actor Refresh courses, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book 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.
LAMDA alumni can access a 10% discount on the total cost of the booking.
To access this LAMDA alumni discount, email us at [email protected]including the below information, and we’ll provide a bespoke application link:
- Full name
- Year of LAMDA graduation
- Your LAMDA course
Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
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