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Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) - UCAS

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Course summary

Are you an international actor looking to deepen and develop your craft through an intensive exploration of classical plays? This intensive masters degree in acting is delivered through an inspiring and exhilarating programme of classwork, scene study and workshop performances, culminating in a shared performance in our largest performance space, The Sainsbury Theatre. Working on plays from the Shakespearean, Jacobean, Spanish Golden Age, French classical and Restoration periods you will discover how classical theatre translates across centuries, cultures and languages, and build an awareness of their historical, political and social context, and their impact on modern theatre. You will take classes in craft skills to develop and strengthen your existing abilities and prepare you for the rehearsal process. Delivered throughout the year in long modules, these will include acting (voice, textual analysis and contextual studies), movement, music and singing. You will progress through the application of your acquired knowledge of both theory and practice as it relates to the intelligent exploration and development of original characters. And you will also complete a thesis presentation reflecting on the relationship between your classical training and contemporary theatre practice. Your intensive year will culminate in the staging of a Shakespeare production to which agents and casting directors are invited.

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism

  • Drama Performance

How to apply

This course is closed for the 2024 academic cycle. Please contact the provider or view the 2025 courses.

*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

Application codes

Course code:
MACA
Institution code:
L04
Campus name:
LAMDA
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Applicants wishing to be auditioned in North America should apply direct to LAMDA via our website. https://www.lamda.ac.uk/all-courses/acting-directing-courses/ma-classical-acting-professional-theatre

Entry requirements

Minimum age 18, although most students will be 21 or over. This course is designed for international students with a BA or BFA degree (or equivalent) in drama or acting, or comparable professional experience in the industry.

Additional entry requirements

Audition


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7

You should be a fluent English speaker. Non-native speakers do not need to provide an English language test report when they apply, as we assess this at the auditions. However, you’ll need to provide a valid IELTS test report with an overall score of seven if you’re offered a place. We can only accept IELTS for UKVI.


Assessment locations

In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.

Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.

Single specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
LAMDA£15£15

Joint principal specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
LAMDA£36£36

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £27232* Whole course
International £27232* Whole course
Channel Islands £27232* Whole course
Republic of Ireland £27232* Whole course
England £27232* Whole course
Northern Ireland £27232* Whole course
Scotland £27232* Whole course
Wales £27232* Whole course

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) - UCAS