Introduction to Actor Training
Location
In-person, LAMDA
Course fee
£565 (Oct 2026, Apr 2027)
£1,150 (Jul-Aug 2027)
Course length
5 days (Oct 2026, Apr 2027)
10 days (Jul-Aug 2027)
Entry requirements
No experience required
Course dates
19 – 23 October 2026
5 – 9 April 2027
26 July – 6 August 2027
See booking links for each date below
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| October 2026 | April 2027 | July – August 2027 | |
| Dates | Monday 19 – Friday 23 October 2026 | Monday 5 – Friday 9 April 2027 | Monday 26 July – Friday 6 August 2027 |
| Times | 10am – 5:30pm each day | 10am – 5:30pm each day | 10am – 5:30pm each day excluding weekends |
| Booking closes | Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm (BST) | TBC | TBC |
| Course fee | £565 | £565 | £1,150 |
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 participate in classes which reflect a typical timetable on a full-time course at LAMDA, taking part in both skills classes (which may include Acting, Movement, Voice, Singing, Dance, Ensemble and Screen) as well as project rehearsals. 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?
During your time on the course, you will:
- 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.
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 16+. Please note there will be learners of all age groups on this course.
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: £565 (for 1 week courses) or £1,150 (for 2 week courses)
Application Fee: None
When applying to this course, 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.
Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
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