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25 April 2025Short Film Showcase
by RADA Productions
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28 April 2025Online Q&A MA Playwriting
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20 - 31 May 2025Paradise Now!
by Margaret Perry
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21 - 31 May 2025Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff
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22 - 31 May 2025Come From Away
by Irene Sankoff and David Hein (book, music and lyrics)
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There is a short course at RADA for everyone; whether you are a complete beginner, want to build on your existing experience, or simply get a taste of our training.
Scene Study
Learn the techniques actors use to approach and rehearse scenes in this 10-week in-depth course.
Elements of RADA: in-person
Evening workshops exploring Voice, Movement, Contemporary Text and Classical Text.
Advanced Acting Fundamentals: in-person
A semi-intensive training in acting skills over six weeks for anyone who has studied acting previously and wants to develop their skills to a more advanced level.
Olivier nominations for RADA graduates
Nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards were announced this week, 4 March 2025. Indira Varma and Rosie Sheehy have both been nominated for the Best Actress Award for their performances inOedipus andMachinal at the Old Vic. Imelda Staunton has been nominated for Best Actress in a Musical forHello, Dolly! at the London Palladium. Ben Whishaw has been nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role forBluets at the Royal Court. Congratulations to all the nominees.
David Jonsson wins the BAFTA EE Rising Star Award
Congratulations to BA (Hons) Acting Graduate,David Jonsson, who has been named EE Rising Star by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
RADA Launches New MA Courses in Technical Theatre
RADA is excited to announce the launch of three new Master’s degree courses inPerformance Lighting Design.,Stage Management, andTheatre Costume.
"These new MA courses reflect RADA’s commitment to collaboration and innovation in theatre-making. We are excited to equip students with the skills to shape the future of live performance.” Niamh Dowling, RADA Principal.
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