Introduction to LAMDA
LAMDA is renowned on two fronts: for being one of the leading In common with most LAMDA staff, my own appointment disaBility/equal oPPortunities stateMent
drama schools in the English-speaking world, and for conducting was made after an extensive career in the profession. LAMDA operates an equal opportunities policy for all students
the most eminent set of Speech and Drama examinations The job came with an instruction to retain my links with it. and staff and welcomes applications for disabled students.
in its sector. Few cast lists in theatre, film or TV are empty A constant flow of current professionals: directors, designers, It does not discriminate on the grounds of disability, ethnicity,
of LAMDA alumni; and most people educated independently technicians, and writers come to spend time teaching with sexuality or religion. It does, however, judge applicants
will have had the chance to win a LAMDA Gold Medal. Several us and placements feature constantly. The Academy’s critically on their suitability for a course according to their
institutions came together in 1861 to form LAMDA’s ancestor interconnection with the industry is unrivalled. ability and their potential to successfully complete the training.
LAM (the only Music Academy that always taught acting) The work is rigorous and requires high levels of energy and
which makes LAMDA the oldest institution of its kind. An array of inspectorates have never awarded LAMDA less commitment. Disabled students are encouraged to disclose
than the top grade for its courses, and our accreditation their needs to ensure they are supported in the training.
Since 1965, LAMDA has offered a course for stage managers by the National Council for Drama Training has been For more information about our facilities and support
and technicians. Alumni from this course are to be found, continual since that institution’s inception. for disabled students, please see our website or contact
not only backstage in the entertainment industry, but in LAMDA Admissions(admissions@lamda.org.uk)
an extraordinary range of other managerial and artistic With our 150th Anniversary in 2011 fast approaching, and
positions (including the directorship of the Arts Council ambitious plans for the future of our Talgarth Road home Facilities
of England). underway, LAMDA does not need me to blow its trumpet. At Easter 2003, the Academy moved to its new facilities in
Talgarth Road, and most courses are now accommodated
LAMDA’s newest enterprise is LBP (LAMDA Business Performance) on this site. The Barons Court site has provided us with
which is the Academy’s presence in the corporate sector; a new black box (Linbury) studio seating 75, which contains
it shares the teaching philosophy common to all departments our less elaborate productions. Fifteen minutes’ walk away,
of the Academy. the MacOwan Theatre will continue to provide more complex
stage experience for acting and technical students, whilst
At the root of that philosophy is the drama. Whilst we believe we undertake a major redevelopment campaign to establish
that, in its simplest form, drama needs no more than bare a 21st century drama academy campus on the Talgarth
boards and a passion, we are acutely aware that acting in the Peter James Principal Road, including a new teaching block and a training theatre.
contemporary world often takes place in more technological
circumstances. LAMDA’s continuing success derives from student liFe
its ability to adapt its traditional teaching to match modern LAMDA has a Students’ Union affiliated to the National Union
advances. At the Academy, we offer classical training for of Students.
the modern acting profession.
University of Kent AwArds LAMDA is affiliated with an NHS medical centre in Kensington,
More recently, the Academy moved to the Higher Education Three Year Acting Course BA (Hons), and Foundation Degrees which has access to specialists.
(H.E.) sector and is affiliated to the Conservatoire for Dance to the Two Year Acting and Two Year Stage Management &
and Drama (CDD) – a new H.E. institution which embraces Technical Theatre courses [subject to validation in 2009]. There is no housing attached to the Academy, however
seven other affiliate schools of dance, drama and circus skills. Eligible undergraduate UK and European students on these students are given as much information and assistance
courses have access to funded places, student loans as possible in order to find suitable accommodation.
LAMDA awards a number of scholarships of its own and and grants accorded to other universities.
operates a Student Hardship Fund. These scholarships are All students are encouraged to take full advantage of the
funded by a variety of private and corporate benefactors cultural life that London offers. They are also encouraged
to whom we extend our warmest gratitude. the drAmA school to engage in discussions as to the purpose of art and theatre
LAMDA is an independent drama school. Its courses seek and to become acquainted with the politics of the industry.
to serve the art of the drama and the practical requirements LAMDA wishes to produce professionals who are culturally aware.
of the entertainment industry. It is dedicated to helping actors,
stage managers and technicians acquire the necessary skills The social life of the Academy is enhanced by an annual
and levels of creativity to meet the highest demands and best Poetry Speaking Competition, a Stage Combat Night, Dance
opportunities of contemporary theatre, film and television. Night, the Christmas Carol Concert, lectures by eminent
It achieves this through a teaching faculty comprised visitors, a production in aid of the Student Bursary
of experienced permanent staff and a number of outside fund, evenings of student performances called ‘sleazies’
specialists and professionals. Together they provide the and parties. Close by LAMDA, The Baron’s Court Theatre
structure for a series of potent and committed courses. Tavern, The Curtain’s Up is the happy recipient of much
student patronage!
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