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LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art): Shakespeare Summer School (8 Weeks) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: London, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Acting/Performance Art, Theater/Drama, Theatre Program Type: Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct, Exchange
Program Description:

Rehearsing at LAMDA
Course content

Spend the summer studying Shakespeare and the Jacobean playwrights with this accredited programme, designed for intermediate-level students and beyond. 

Over the course of 8 weeks, you will rehearse and perform two abridged plays; one by Shakespeare and one by a Jacobean playwright. Directed by expert LAMDA directors, you will  be challenged to approach classical text with clarity, detail and precision. The rehearsal process will culminate in an informal sharing of your work. 

Alongside your rehearsals, you will take part in a range of skills classes, including acting, voice, singing, movement, dance and combat; designed to help you develop the tools needed to perform classical text. 

In addition to your regular timetable, students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre in London. You'll also take part in at least one masterclass with a distinguished guest practitioner. 

The LAMDA Shakespeare & Jacobean Summer School was first launched over 25 years ago, and is one of our best-loved and longest running short courses. 

Interested in the classics, but looking to focus on Shakespeare only? Try our Shakespeare Summer School (4 Weeks).

Entry requirements

This intermediate-level course is designed for actors with some experience, though this does not need to be professional. The course is particularly suited to those who are studying drama, acting or theatre at a conservatoire, university or college; experienced and professional actors looking to explore classical texts in detail; and those with significant experience of workshop and rehearsal settings (though this does not need to be professional experience). 

Age requirement: 18+

Month of entry: June

Information for international students 

You can apply through LAMDA directly or through the Study Abroad Office of your home university or college. 

As LAMDA does not have its own on-campus accommodation, an external student housing provider is available in London for those participating in the 8-Week Shakespeare Summer School. Please note, accommodation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Accommodation fees for this course are in addition to the tuition fees mentioned on this page.

Contact shortcourses@lamda.ac.uk for more information. 

Fees and funding 

UK Applicants: £3,500 
International Applicants: £6,010 

If you’re a student based internationally, speak to your home university or college for information on study abroad programmes. 

Qualification, course duration and attendance options 

Completion of this course is worth 8 college credits (US students). 

Training takes place each summer across 8 weeks, in-person at LAMDA in West London. 

Course contact details 

Short Courses Team /shortcourses@lamda.ac.uk