Professional Documents
Culture Documents
CONTENTS
03 WELCOME
04 WHY CHOOSE RADA?
WELCOME...
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WELCOME
08 LONDON LIFE
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WHY CHOO
RADA ?
There is approximately one teacher
for every four undergraduate students
at RADA; this does not include one off
lecturers or support staff.
Employment Prospects
In industries notorious for short term and
intermittent employment, RADA graduates
have an impressive record, with over
70% still active in the profession 10 years
after graduation. Meanwhile, the most
recent RADA graduates are beginning
their careers at the National Theatre, RSC,
Shakespeares Globe, Royal Court, Donmar,
Almeida, West Yorkshire Playhouse,
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THEATRES
Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre:
The largest auditorium &
a multi-configuration theatre
GBS Theatre:
Our mid-sized studio theatre
John Gielgud Theatre:
A black-box studio space
STUDENT FACILITIES
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Scenic construction
workshops: wood & metal
Costume workroom
& fitting rooms
FACILITIES
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Student offices
- Acting studios
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Property making
department
Media suite
- Design studios
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FACILITIES
- Refectory
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Specially equipped
rehearsal studios
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LONDON
LIFE
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ACTING &
PERFORMANCE
The two term Foundation Course in Acting
offers a preliminary insight into life at drama
school and may be suitable for students
considering a gap year before either an
academic or vocational training.
The MA in Theatre Directing is designed for
students with the experience and vision to
pursue a career as a director in the theatre.
MA Theatre Lab is a performance-based
course exploring ensemble and experimental
theatre-making.
The MA in Text and Performance, run in
collaboration with Birkbeck, University of
DURATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FEE
FOUNDATION
COURSE
IN ACTING
2 terms
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BA (HONS)
IN ACTING
3 years
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UK/EU
9,000 per year
Non EU
16,200 per year
MA IN THEATRE
DIRECTING
4 terms
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UK/EU
12,000 for 4 terms
Non EU
22,000 for 4 terms
UK/EU
10,000 for 4 terms
Non EU
16,000 for 4 terms
UK/EU F/T
9,950 for 1 year
UK/EU P/T
4,975 per year
Non EU F/T
14,000-15,000
for 1 year
MA
THEATRE LAB
4 terms
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MA IN TEXT &
PERFORMANCE
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COURSE
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1 year
full-time
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2 years
part-time
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BA (HONS)
IN ACTING
THE PROGRAMME
The programme includes the development
of individual skills in the areas of acting,
voice and movement, and their application
in a variety of projects and productions
across the three years. Work is continuously
assessed and students have regular feedback
sessions with teachers. The aim is to train
actors with a high degree of technical facility
and flexibility but also individuality and
Imagination. The course includes work on
contemporary plays and styles and classes
in camera and microphone technique.
The training is, however, classically based
because we believe this provides the best
possible foundation for acting in any form
or media.
ACTING WORK
Acting work in the first year moves from
Stanislavsky-based exercises to scene and
project work around realist material; these
run in parallel with classes on classical text
and improvisation. In the second year the
project material is chosen in order to stretch
students both imaginatively and technically:
this includes Shakespeare and Jacobean
plays, Greek Tragedy, contemporary writing,
devised work and Restoration/eighteenth
century comedy. Acting for camera and
microphone technique are primarily taught
in the second year.
VOICE TRAINING
Voice training develops the range, clarity,
strength and flexibility of the actors voice
and speech. Speaking and singing are closely
connected, focusing on breath, rhythm, tune,
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MENTORING
Final year students benefit from the RADA
Buddy mentoring scheme. This programme
supports the transition from student to
professional actor. Graduate Buddies
provide professional advice, feedback
and networking opportunities throughout
the final year and beyond.
INDUSTRY SHOWCASE
The Tree performance by final year students
takes place in April each year and is named
after the Academys founder, Herbert
Beerbohm Tree. Students present scenes or
speeches to an invited audience of agents,
casting directors and industry professionals.
PUBLIC PRODUCTIONS
The first opportunity to perform in front
of the public comes at the end of the
summer term of the second year, when
students rehearse a production which tours
to schools as well as playing at RADA.
The third year is spent mainly in rehearsal
and performance of productions for one of
RADAs three theatres. These productions
draw on the diversity of world repertoire
and are directed by industry professionals,
often of national or international standing.
Recent directors at RADA include Jonathan
Miller, Lindsay Posner, Jonathan Moore,
Philip Franks, Toby Frow, Mike Bradwell and
Jessica Swale. In 2010/11 productions have
included works by Stephen Sondheim, Sarah
Kane, Sam Shephard, Pierre de Marivaux,
Simon Stephens, Nol Coward, Arthur Miller,
Vassily Sigarev, William Shakespeare and
Thomas Middleton.
COURSE DETAILS
The three year BA in Acting (validated
by Kings College London) is a vocational
training designed to provide a thorough
preparation for a career in a wide variety
of media, including theatre, television, film
and radio.
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BA (HONS)
IN ACTING
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LEO WRINGER
RADA GUEST DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MILLER
RADA GUEST DIRECTOR
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ma in
theatre
directing
THE TRAINING COVERS:
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An attachment as an assistant in
a professional theatre company
or production
THE PROGRAMME
The course aims to develop the students
understanding of both the creative and
technical aspects of theatre production.
It will also provide a basic foundation in
the business of theatre.
At the end of the third term the student
will work with a cast of professional actors
in a production for a public audience.
This will give experience in managing the
stages of development of a production,
from the choice of script, to the final
performances staged in one of RADAs
studio theatre spaces.
In the final part of the course students
arrange their own professional attachment,
supported by RADA and the course leader.
This involves working with a theatre company
or individual director and offers an invaluable
insight into direction at a professional level.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a good honours
degree in an arts based subject or
professional technical theatre or actor
training. If the honours degree is in a nonarts based subject the applicants outside
interests should demonstrate intense
interest in drama and theatre. In exceptional
circumstances appropriate career experience,
for example in theatre, may be considered
as an alternative qualification.
COURSE DETAILS
This course leads to an award of an
MA in Theatre Directing.
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The MA Theatre Lab is validated
by Kings College London.
The RADA MA Theatre Lab is a one-year
course running over four terms. The aim
of the course is to enable students with
a strong background in performance
to develop and explore their skills in an
experimental framework. There is a strong
emphasis on devised and group work, and
students are taught to approach the
process of developing performance from
a post-Stanislavskian standpoint.
The course is built around three
primary strands:
Acting and Performance
Practice and Methodology
Working from the foundation of the
Stanislavski system, students are introduced
to the approaches and responses of later
practitioners, including Grotowski, Brecht,
Copeau, and Sanford Meisner. Students also
study Theatre and Performance Contextual
History. This will place special emphasis on
the links between historical, improvisational
and physical practice (eg Commedia) and the
developments in experimental theatre, new
writing and performance since the middle
of the twentieth century.
Skills Development
Skills Development assumes a prior
performance background - this can mean
experience in different kinds of performance.
The skills classes aim to build on the students
strengths, whilst improving areas where
the student is less experienced. Voice and
Movement training forms the fundamental
of the skills-based work, supplemented by
improvisation, circus skills, singing, and dance.
Scene Study
Scene Study provides a forum for students to
develop and experiment with the techniques
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MA
THEATRE LAB
DISSERTATION
In the final term students work as an
ensemble (in one group or more where
appropriate) to create their experimental
piece. The rehearsal process, the performance
and the accompanying written portfolio make
up the students MA degree dissertation work.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Graduates of completed training courses with
an appropriate honours degree or recognised
diploma and practicing performers/actors
with significant professional experience
(minimum three years) who are in need of
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MA IN TEXT &
PERFORMANCE
THE PROGRAMME
Teaching sessions are concentrated
mainly in the autumn and spring terms
with contact hours on Tuesday afternoon
and evening, Wednesday evenings,
Thursday evening and Friday afternoons.
During the summer term students focus
on their dissertation work supervised
either by RADA or Birkbeck. RADA offers
workshop sessions through the year and
Birkbeck offers a programme on theatre in
London today and dissertation preparation.
In the spring term the students are
encouraged to express themselves as
writers, directors or dramaturgs through
their choice of pathways at RADA.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Qualification for entry is a good arts
based honours degree.
In exceptional circumstances appropriate
career experience, for example in theatre,
may be considered as an alternative
qualification. The course should appeal
equally to candidates with an academic
knowledge of drama who wish to increase
their practical and creative awareness and
to candidates already involved in their own
practice who wish to explore it through
academic study. Students must be prepared
to join in practical group work as well as
class discussions.
There are no upper age restrictions and
the intake is enriched by a wide spread
of nationalities, backgrounds and levels
of experience.
Students for whom English is not their
native language must demonstrate IELTS
levels of 7 or above for spoken English and
6.5 or above for written English.
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COURSE DETAILS
Offered in partnership with Birkbeck,
University of London, this course can
be studied full time for one year or part
time over two years. The courses taught
at RADA are designed to deepen and
extend an awareness of drama and plays
in performance and encourage the students
own creative practice.
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COURSE DETAILS
The RADA Foundation Course is a two
term course of full time study. Each term
lasts 12 weeks. It is primarily intended for
those students leaving the senior year of
secondary school contemplating a gap year
before undertaking either a drama degree
or a vocational training for the theatre.
The course aims to give an insight into
life at drama school. It provides a rigorous
and in-depth training, while at the same time
asking students to reflect on their suitability
for this training and ultimately this career.
The foundation course is taught by RADA
tutors and runs from September to March.
The cost of the course is 10,950. This is
a non accredited course which does not
attract government funding. All students
offered places on the foundation course are
required to fund both the annual fee and all
living costs privately.
THE PROGRAMME
The curriculum offers foundation acting
classes which explore different approaches
including Stanislavsky and some of his
later exponents.
- Voice
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Clowning
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- Acting ShakespearE
04 JUN - 27 JUL
- RADA SHAKESPEARE
SUMMER SCHOOL
17 JUL - 10 AUG
- YOUNG ACTORS
SUMMER SCHOOLS:
EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE
23 JUL - 27 JUL
CONTEMPORARY THEATRE
30 JUL - 03 AUG
MUSICAL THEATRE
OR DEVISING THEATRE
06 AUG - 10 AUG
- CONTEMPORARY DRAMA
SUMMER SCHOOL
06 AUG - 17 AUG
- SHAKESPEARE IN ACTION
13 AUG - 18 AUG
- EUROPEAN GREATS
03 SEP - 07 SEP
- Musical Theatre
03 SEP - 07 SEP
- introduction to acting
in film and television
date tbc
2012
SHORT COURSES
16 - 20 JUL
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FOUNDATION
COURSE IN
ACTING
PROJECT WORK
During the course, three major
projects will be undertaken and
skills classes will be tailored to
the period or theatrical style of
each project. Teachers will assess
the students progress and give
individual feedback based the
projects. The three projects will
cover Shakespeare, contemporary
text and devising from a shared
source text.
SPECIALIST COURSES
We also offer specialist courses which give
the opportunity for a more intense and
advanced study of specific areas of technical
training. These courses are:
Theatre Costume
TECHNICAL THEATRE
AND STAGE MANAGEMENT
The two year course in Technical Theatre
and Stage Management offers a broad
and comprehensive training in all aspects
of technical theatre, allowing the student
to specialise in their final year. Typically
half of the intake go onto pursue successful
careers in Stage Management, the rest
choose a wide range of alternative technical
career options.
Scenic Art
Property Making
Scenic Construction
DURATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FEE
Technical Theatre
and Stage Management
Foundation Degree
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UK/EU
9,000 per year
Non EU
16,200 per
year
Theatre Design
(set and costume)
2 years
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UK/EU
4,750 per year
Non EU
16,200 per
year
4 terms
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UK/EU
6,333
for 4 terms
Non EU
17,500
for 4 terms
Sound Design
for the Theatre
[Postgraduate
Diplomas]
Stage Electrics
and Lighting Design
Scenic Art
Property Making
Scenic Construction
[Postgraduate
Diplomas]
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COURSE
Theatre Costume
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TECHNICAL
PRODUCTION
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TECHNICAL &
PRODUCTION
TECHNICAL
THEATRE
& STAGE
MANAGEMENT
COURSE DETAILS
The first year of this two year Foundation
Degree incorporates a broad, practical
training in the areas that contribute to
a theatre production. In their second year
students choose to specialise in an area that
interests them. They can choose from stage
management, lighting, construction, sound,
property making or costume. The training is
almost entirely vocational and practical, with
a focus on a career in the industry.
Set design
Production management
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Stage management
- Sound
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Scenic art
Scenic construction
- Costume
- Stagecraft
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Technical drawing
History of theatre
Company management
Career development
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CLEANSED
DESIGNED BY SARAH JANE PRENTICE
THEATRE
DESIGN (SET & COSTUME)
COURSE DETAILS
The postgraduate two year set and
costume design course covers the extensive
process of design for performance. First
year studio based design projects are aimed
at developing specialist skills in the
following areas:
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Director/designer collaboration
Creative interpretation
Life drawing
Design presentations
OUR TOWN
DESIGNED BY FRAN REIDY
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MOTORTOWN
DESIGNED BY ALISON NEIGHBOUR
History of theatre
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THEATRE
COSTUME
COURSE DETAILS
This two year course covers all areas
of costume making, from pattern cutting
through to the finished garment. The course
also includes organisational and managerial
skills, budget control and ordering, and will
prepare you fully for a career in costume
making and wardrobe supervision.
Throughout the training, students will gain an
understanding of the employment framework
of costume/ wardrobe departments within
theatre and related industries.
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR
COSTUME MAKER MANNA LIU
Corset making
Ruff making
Fabric sampling
Costume construction
- Tailoring
- Millinery
In the final term, students project work will
be exhibited, providing the opportunity to
talk about their work with an invited group
of industry contacts.
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SOUND DESIGN
FOR THE
THEATRE
Course Details
This two year course covers all aspects
of sound for live theatre performance
and related areas. Run in association
with the sound department of the Royal
Shakespeare Company (RSC), the course
includes a comprehensive hands-on
exploration of current sound equipment
for the recording, manipulation and
playback of sound for theatrical
performance alongside organisational
and managerial skills, budget control
and production understanding. Based
in RADAs state of the art sound studios
in London the course includes a series
of placements with the RSC culminating
in a six to twelve week attachment in their
theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The training will provide students with the
skills required to underpin a successful
career in theatre sound at the highest level.
THE TRAINING COVERS:
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Sound theory
- Acoustics
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Studio recording
Field recording
Use of plugins
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PROPERTY
MAKING
COURSE DETAILS
In four terms, students will learn all the
essential techniques in making props,
plus organisational and managerial skills
including how to control a budget. The
training will provide students with the skills
needed to take on the role of Property
Maker on the Academys public productions,
where they will work with professional
directors and designers.
In the final term students project work
will be exhibited in the Specialist Technical
Graduate Exhibition giving students the
opportunity to talk about their work with
an invited group of industry contacts.
THE TRAINING COVERS:
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Stage carpentry
Polystyrene carving
- Welding
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Rubber moulding
and casting techniques
- Sign-writing
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professional attachment
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COURSE DETAILS
Throughout this four term course
students will be encouraged to keep
a visual diary, develop a portfolio and
build professional connections.
In the final term at RADA students project
work will be exhibited in the Specialist
Technical Graduate Exhibition giving them
the opportunity to talk about their work
with an invited group of industry contacts.
THE TRAINING COVERS:
ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER
SCENIC ARTIST GRACE BRENNAN
Life drawing
Spray techniques
Scenic drawing
- Texture
- Woodgraining
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Trompe loeil
Perspective drawing
Principles of geometry
- Marbling
- Sign-writing
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SCENIC
CONSTRUCTION
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COURSE DETAILS
In four terms, students will work in
the Academys carpentry and metal
fabrication workshops, where they will
learn and practice all aspects of scenic
construction for the stage, produce
several personal practical projects, and
work with fellow students, professional
directors and designers on the Academys
public productions.
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STAGE
ELECTRICS
& LIGHTING
DESIGN
COURSE DETAILS
At the start of this four term course
students will learn the basics of production
electrics, including rigging, focussing and
plotting and basic stage craft skills.
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Theatre history
CLEANSED
LIGHTING DESIGNER Amy Schofield
- Stagecraft
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EDUCATION
OUTREACH
Graduates in Schools offers
a broad range of activities that allow
pupils to participate in acting or
technical workshops run by RADA
graduates. Through careers talks
graduates can also provide first hand
information about vocational training
and career opportunities in the theatre
and related industries.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
BA in Acting / Foundation Course
Dublin/Leicester/Manchester:
20 Jan 2012
New York: 01 Feb 2012
London: 01 Mar 2012
Late applications are not accepted
under any circumstances
- MA in Theatre Directing /
MA Theatre Lab: 29 Feb 2012
Technical & Production: 31 Mar 2012
FEES
Undergraduate courses
Financial Assistance
Student Loans
Home and EU students new to higher
education can apply to Student Finance
England / Wales, NI, or Student Awards
Agency Scotland for a loan to cover their
fees and be assessed for a maintenance
grant depending on their personal or
family income. Students who already have
a degree are not eligible for maintenance
loans and will need funding from other
sources to pay for their living expenses.
Graduates may be eligible to apply for
a Career Development Loan which is
available to all UK/EU students except
those on the RADA Foundation course.
For more alternative sources of funding
visit the CDD website.
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UK/EU students
undergraduate courses
Fees are set by the Conservatoire for
Dance and Drama (CDD). Information
about the fees for UK/EU students and
the financial support available through the
Conservatoires Scholarship Scheme and
through Government grants and loans can
be found on the Conservatoires website:
www.cdd.ac.uk/student-info
This information can also be downloaded
in PDF format, in the CDDs booklet Fees
and Financial Assistance 2012/13.
Postgraduate courses
Theatre Design (Set and Costume) /
Theatre Costume / Sound Design
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UK/EU 6,333
Non EU 17,500
MA Theatre Directing
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UK/EU 12,000
Non EU 22,000
MA Theatre Lab
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UK/EU 10,000
Non EU 16,000
CDD bursaries
UK students who are eligible for
an income assessed government
maintenance grant through Student
Finance England may also be eligible
for a Conservatoire bursary. Please refer
to the CDD website for further details
of eligibility.
RADA Scholarships/bursaries
The Academy runs fundraising campaigns
to provide scholarships and bursary
awards to students in financial need.
RADA scholarship/bursary funding is
only available to students on the full
time, accredited, HE funded courses
and is awarded following a financial
assessment undertaken by RADA.
ADVICE
ACCOMMODATION
The Academy has no accommodation
but provides support to help students
find somewhere suitable to live.
LIVING EXPENSES
Living costs are estimated to be a
minimum of 11,500 per year for students
living in London. Please see STUDENT
LOANS section on this page for details
on the support available.
PART TIME WORK
Part time casual work during term
time may only be undertaken on the
understanding that it does not interfere
with any course commitments. Students
on the BA in Acting are not permitted to
accept professional acting work for the
duration of the course.
WORK RESTRICTIONS
Achievement of an Academy Degree/
Diploma/Certificate does not carry with it
the right to enter the theatrical profession
in Great Britain. Overseas students should
note that they are subject to the standard
United Kingdom immigration regulations.
HEALTH
All courses require a high level of energy
and commitment. Students need to
be able to demonstrate their ability to
complete what are considered to be
the core elements of the course. In the
rare cases where they are unable to do
so, students may be asked to intermit
in order to regain fitness and medical
criteria required before the student
returns to the Academy. All students are
required to complete a medical history
questionnaire prior to enrolment.
HOME STUDENT STATUS
There are strict regulations regarding
residency which must be met in order
to qualify for Home Student status.
All EU students who are offered a place
at RADA are required to verify their
EU status prior to the offer of the place
being confirmed. Please contact the
Student Finance Services European
Team on EU_Team@slc.co.uk or
+44 (0)141 243 3570.
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HOW TO APPLY
We audition/interview all eligible
applicants who apply before
the deadline.
Download an application form from
www.rada.ac.uk or email reception@
rada.ac.uk for a hard copy
All applications must be submitted
with the non-refundable registration fee:
BA in Acting / Foundation Course
50 (before 16 Dec 2011)
55 (after 16 Dec 2011)
MA Theatre Lab 50
MA in Theatre Directing 45
Technical & Production 25
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NATIONAL COUNCIL
FOR DRAMA TRAINING
RADAs BA in Acting and two year
Technical Theatre and Stage Management
courses are accredited by the National
Council for Drama Training.
ACCESS
We consider diversity to be enriching
and a vital part of what makes us one
of the world leaders in providing
vocational training.
We encourage the opportunity for
self development regardless of age,
background, colour, disability, gender,
nationality, political persuasion, race,
religious belief or sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from disabled
applicants and encourage them to
disclose relevant information regarding
any disability when completing their
application form, to enable us to provide
additional support during the interview/
audition process, as appropriate. Should
you wish to talk to someone with regard
to disability, please contact the Head
of Admissions and Short Courses,
Sally Power.
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62-64 Gower Street
London WC1E 6ED
United Kingdom
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ACADEMY
ADVISORS
AND STAFF
PATRON
Her Majesty The Queen
PRESIDENT
Lord Attenborough
Kt CBE
RADA COUNCIL
Chairman
Sir Stephen
Waley-Cohen Bt
Vice-Chairman
Alan Rickman
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Catherine Bailey
Zac Barratt
Hon. Peter Benson
Simon Berry
Eve Best
Chipo Chung
Nicholas Cooper
Richard Digby Day
Nicholas Gold
Stephen Greene
Bonnie Greer OBE
Margaret Heffernan
Thelma Holt CBE
Richard Johnson
Mike Leigh OBE
Adrian Lester
Geoff Locker
Glen Moreno
Fiona Shaw CBE
Anthony Smith CBE
Richard Wilson OBE
ARTISTIC
ADVISORY COMMITEE
Michael Attenborough
Catherine Bailey
Eve Best
Danny Boyle
Burt Caesar
Bonnie Greer OBE
Giles Havergal CBE
Lindy Hemming
Thelma Holt CBE
Adrian Lester
Simon McBurney
Rufus Norris
Paul Pyant
Alan Rickman
Mark Rylance Waters
Fiona Shaw
Robin Soans
Timberlake Wertenbaker
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Joseph Abrams
Deborah Bangay QC
Duncan Bannatyne OBE
Aidan Clegg
Theo Fennell
Martin Fielding
Daniel Gestetner
Joyce Hytner OBE
Richard Lissack QC
Piers Russell-Cobb
Suhel Seth
Sir Stephen
Waley-Cohen Bt
Richard Wilson OBE
RADA AMBASSADORS
Eric Abraham
Michael Attenborough
Patsy Baker
Peter Bennett Jones
Josh Berger
Kenneth Branagh
Richard Briers CBE
Ralph Fiennes
Michael Grade CBE
Sabrina Guinness
Sir Anthony
Hopkins CBE
Francine LeFrak
Martyn Lewis CBE
Deborah Lincoln
Dame Diana Rigg
Piers Russell-Cobb
Peter Sissons
Lady Solti
Sylvia Syms OBE
Hugh Whitemore FRSL
John Whitney CBE
ACADEMY
CONSULTANTS
Consultant
Otorhinolaryngologist
John Rubin
MD FACS FRCS
Speech Therapist
Dr Ruth Epstein PhD
Chartered and
State Registered
Physiotherapist
Kevin Lidlow BSc
MCSP SRP GDP MBAcC
Gower Street Practice
Dr Ali Alibhai
Dr Claire Elliott
Dr Mark Barrett
Dr Charlotte Dickens
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Director
Edward Kemp
Director of
Technical Training
Neil Fraser
Finance Director
Linda Garforth
Commercial and
Marketing Director
Antonia Gillum-Webb
Director of
BA Acting Course
Seb Harcombe
Development Director
Caroline Hawley
Registrar
Patricia Myers
STAFF
Academy Dramaturg
Lloyd Trott
Associate Directors
Geoff Bullen
Nona Shepphard
Foundation
Course Leader
Andrew Tidmarsh
Head of MA in Text
and Performance,
MA in Theatre Directing
and MA Theatre Lab
Sue Dunderdale
MA Theatre Lab
Course Leader
Andrew Visnevski
ACTING AND
PERFORMANCE
TEACHING STAFF
ACTING
AND TEXT
John Beschizza
Alex Clifton
Christopher Heimann
Helen Strange
Annie Tyson
MOVEMENT
AND COMBAT
Department
Co-ordinator
Francine Watson
Coleman
Elizabeth Ballinger
Katya Benjamin
Philip dOrleans
Jack Murphy
Jri Nael
Bret Yount
SINGING
Department
Co-ordinator
Jane Streeton
Jonathan Butcher
Frances Jellard
Darell Moulton
Philip Raymond
Tom Wakeley
VOICE
Department
Co-ordinator
Robert Price
Helen Ashton
Sally Hague
Zabarjad Salam
Helen Strange
David Timson
MEDIA STAFF
Head of Film,
TV and Radio
Edward Hicks
Microphone
Technique
David Timson
TECHNICAL AND
PRODUCTION
TEACHING STAFF
LIGHTING
Head of Lighting
Matt Prentice
Assistant Head
of Lighting
Andrew Grange
PRODUCTION
Production Manager
Dave Agnew
PROPERTIES
Head of Properties
Deryk Cropper
Deputy Head
of Properties
Davy Atkinson
SCENIC ART
Head of Scenic Art
Daniel Collins
SCENIC
CONSTRUCTION
Head of Construction
Mark Tweed
Deputy Head
of Construction
Jeff Bruce-Hay
SOUND
Head of Sound
Chris Mock
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Head of Stage
Management
David Salter
Stage Management
Tutor
Chantal Hauser
THEATRE COSTUME
Head of Wardrobe
Diane Favell
Deputy Head
of Wardrobe
Helen Chattaway
THEATRE DESIGN
Head of Design
Gary Thorne
ACADEMY
ASSOCIATE TEACHERS
Annabel Arden
Mick Barnfather
David Carey
Rebecca Carey
Michelle Chadwick
Andrew Charity
Andrew Cuthbert
Caroline Eves
Hugh Fraser
Michael Gieleta
Tim Hardy
Tom Hunsinger
Nick Hutchison
Melanie Jessop
Gareth Johnson
Lorna Marshall
Vivian Munn
Deborah Paige
Brigid Panet
Daniela Peleanu Hardie
Greg de Polnay
Darren Royston
Matthew Scott
Paul Sirett
Alison Skilbeck
Brian Stirner
Adrienne Thomas
Jessica Turner
Che Walker
Phillipa Waller
Kasia Zaremba-Byrne
Alexander Technique
Associates
Dewi Matthews
April Pierrot
Howard Sykes
Youth Company
Director
Philip Sheppard
REGISTRY AND
APPLICATIONS STAFF
Head of Admissions
and Short Courses
Sally Power
Assistant
to the Registrar
Sarah Gates
For a full list of
administrative
staff please see
www.rada.ac.uk
OUR MAJOR
SUPPORTERS
RADA is extremely
grateful to the following
for their support in 2011:
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Warner Bros.
Entertainment
PRODUCTION
SUPPORTERS
Brilliant Films Joe Abrams
Productions Ltd
SUPPORTERS IN KIND
Green Hippo
Selecon Ltd.
Shure Distribution UK
Stage Electrics Limited
RADA BUSINESS CLUB
BGL Group
Premier
Underwriting Ltd
Sterling Insurance
The Wealth Company
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
Eric Abraham
Celia Atkin
Guy and Lidia Bradley
Nicholas Cooper
Sir Stephen
Waley-Cohen Bt
EDUCATION
AND OUTREACH
SUPPORTERS
The Andrew Lloyd
Webber Foundation
Land Securities
The Stavros S. Niarchos
Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP
AND BURSARY
SUPPORTERS
ASRADA
The Richard Carne Trust
DOyly Carte Charitable
Trust
The Boris Karloff
Foundation
William and Katherine
Longman Trust
The Ogden Trust
QEST
Richard Reeves
Foundation
Santander UK
The Wall Trust
Garfield Weston
Foundation
Richard Wilson OBE
Steel Charitable Trust
SCHOLARSHIP/
BURSARY AWARDS IN
PERPETUITY
The Constance Roberts
Bursary
Dame Irene Vanbrugh
Bursary
The Friends of RADA
Bursary
Garth Wilson Student
Bursary - dedicated to
Ann Wilton
The John Thaw Student
Bursary
Kate Drejer Memorial
Bursary
Keely Donovan Bursary
The Keith Waterhouse
Bursary
The Lady Pilkington
Scholarship
Lionel Gamlin
Scholarship
Lord and Lady
Attenborough Bursary
Mary Higgins Bursary
Mary Morris Bursary
Max Reinhardt
Scholarship
Peter Barkworth Bursary
Peter and Sheila
Bennett Bursary
RADA Associates
Hardship Fund
RADA Student Hardship
Fund
The Rayne Foundation
The Searle Scholarship
Sir John Gielgud
Bursary
St Clair Bayfield Bursary
Sylvia London Student
Bursary
WCRS Student Bursary
The William and
Frances Branagh
Memorial Award