The LAMDA Short Courses


Audition Technique (Two Weeks – April) (Two Weeks – August)


This course is aimed at students intending to apply to audition for drama school.


It is designed to assist students in acquiring the skills to tackle the audition process with confidence.


Students work on both classical and modern audition speeches and prescribed texts. Guidance is given on how to select speeches, as well as on presentation skills at audition. Students also work on vocal techniques and physical exercises to support their audition preparation.


The course is taught by the LAMDA faculty and graduates working in the profession.


Introduction to Drama School (Two Weeks – April) (Two Weeks – August)


This course is aimed at students considering an application to drama school.


Tuition is given in voice, movement, singing and acting. Classes closely mirror the work on LAMDA’s One Year Foundation Course and so give a basic introduction to the different disciplines and rigours of drama training.


The course includes visits to exhibitions, play-building workshops and the opportunity to meet LAMDA graduates and current students to further participants’ knowledge of the drama school environment, as well as the profession.


English Communication Skills through Drama Workshop – EFL (Three Weeks – Late July to Mid-August)


The course combines English language teaching with practical classes in movement, acting and voice.


It is designed for non-native speakers of English who want to improve the way they present themselves and communicate in English. Applicants should be at a strong Upper Intermediate/Advanced Level of English, not beginners. The course is especially suitable for those with an interest in or connection with drama, anyone planning to train as an actor or for those already working in theatre or film.


The language sessions focus on speaking and listening skills, the expansion of vocabulary and pronunciation. Classes and workshops in movement, voice production, improvisation, acting and role-play run in parallel.


The course leads to a final ‘open rehearsal’ of a set text, which has been rehearsed over the three weeks.


Tuition is given by English teachers and drama trainers.


Stage Management (Two Weeks – Late July to Early August)


This course is designed to give an introduction to the roles of the stage management team within theatre: to develop students’ knowledge of basic stage management team skills and to improve their confidence in those areas.


It is ideal for students with some stage management experience, through school or amateur dramatics, who wish to improve their knowledge. It is also suitable for students with no experience, who are considering a career in the field.


In a group of no more than 12 students, classes are taken in:


Theatres and Theatre Funding Introduction to Stage Management Roles Prop Making Scene Changes Prompt Copy Blocking Cueing


Marking Up


The classwork culminates in a performance piece in which all students undertake the roles of the stage management department.


The course includes backstage visits to professional theatres.


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