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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.

Assessment method

Performances, thesis, class work


How to apply

International applicants

Those applying from North America can choose to be auditioned in person in the USA. Further information on the audition process is available on the LAMDA website. https://www.lamda.ac.uk/all-courses/acting-directing-courses/ma-classical-acting-professional-theatre

Entry requirements

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. This course is only suitable if you have previous experience in the industry or a qualification in drama or acting. Subject to successful audition.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £27232* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £27232* Year 1
EU £27232* Year 1
England £27232* Year 1
Northern Ireland £27232* Year 1
Scotland £27232* Year 1
Wales £27232* Year 1
International £27232* Year 1

*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

Application fees: £88 for US based applicant in-person audition ​​​​​£15 for UK & International applicant first round audition £36 for UK & International applicant recall Course fees confirmed in an offer letter may be increased in further years of study by an inflationary amount determined in accordance with measures set by government.
Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) - UCAS