East 15 Acting School’s MA Acting is a postgraduate acting course rooted in ensemble practice, designed to develop talented individuals into skilled professional artists through ensemble-based training.
On this programme, you’ll undertake intensive conservatoire training in acting for stage, screen and audio, alongside focused work on text, character development, improvisation, ensemble practice, voice, movement, and singing. The course is delivered through a continuous process of creation and rehearsal that mirrors professional working conditions.
This unique 12-month course treats you as a professional actor-in-training within a working ensemble from day one. The training is centred on regular performance, with weekly and termly presentations leading to creating a major ensemble production at the end of the summer term.
Building on East 15’s distinctive approach to actor training inspired by Joan Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop, the MA Acting demands commitment, passion, and intellectual hunger. In addition to rigorous artistic training, the course offers comprehensive professional development, including exposure to agents, casting directors, professional artists, companies, and producers, as well as guidance in self-taping, audition technique and producing one’s own work.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive individual feedback and support from designated tutors, skills specialists, and visiting artists with extensive industry experience.
Whether you hold a degree in a related or different discipline, are looking to change career path, or are an actor seeking to refresh or extend your practice this programme gives you the skills, self-knowledge, and professional preparation required for an acting career.
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Why do some stories work while others fall flat? What makes a story compelling, and how can understanding its structure help you become a better storyteller?
Join John Yorke, award-winning television drama executive and bestselling author of Into the Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them, for a live online masterclass exploring the fundamental principles of dramatic storytelling.
Drawing on decades of experience developing acclaimed television drama, John will examine why story structure exists, where it comes from and how writers and other creative professionals can use it to develop stronger stories.
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About John Yorke:
John is the former Controller of BBC Drama Production, Head of Channel 4 Drama and Managing Director of Company Pictures. His credits include Shameless and Wolf Hall.
He founded the BBC Writers' Academy and is the author of Into the Woods, which has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide, and Trip to the Moon: Understanding the True Power of Story (2026).
Who is this for?
Playwrights, screenwriters, directors, actors, dramaturgs, aspiring writers and anyone interested in developing their storytelling skills. The session is relevant to both emerging and established creative professionals.
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Planning your next steps in performing arts training?
The Stage's annual How to Choose Your Drama School guide is here to help!
Curated using insights from more than 1,000 respondents to our 2026 drama school survey, the guide brings together practical advice and expert guidance to help aspiring performers make informed decisions about their training and future careers. Now its own standalone supplement, this is the perfect comprehensive guide to share with your students and wider networks.
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What is the Bronze Award for Theatre Technicians?
The Bronze Award is a 5 day programme which gives candidates knowledge and understanding of best practice, whether they are working in regional rep, touring, multiart form studios, community theatre, the West End or as a freelancer. The Bronze Award delivers the first vocational step for professional development for the theatre technician and also opens opportunities to progress to other ABTT Awards.
Who can do the Award?
Both members and non-members are eligible, though ABTT members receive a discount. The ABTT Bronze Award is suitable for anyone with an interest in technical theatre, whether in a professional or amateur capacity. While no formal prior qualifications are required, this award is designed for those with a basic working familiarity with a theatre environment. It provides essential tools and knowledge to help newcomers and early-career team members safely and effectively work backstage.
How is the Award structured?
The Bronze Award consists of five 1-day courses, followed by the Bronze Award Assessment. Candidates who achieve a pass, merit, or distinction in the assessment will receive a Bronze Award Certificate and become eligible to apply for ABTT Silver Awards. Candidates who are unsuccessful this time or are unable to complete all 5 days of the programme are encouraged to continue working towards achieving the full Award certification by completing any outstanding training and the Award Assessment within 2 calendar years. Certificates of completion are available in the meantime, to recognise training days that have already been attended.
You can also book each 1-day course individually.
What do the Courses cover?
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Key Information:
What is the Bronze Award for Theatre Technicians?
The Bronze Award is a 5 day programme which gives candidates knowledge and understanding of best practice, whether they are working in regional rep, touring, multiart form studios, community theatre, the West End or as a freelancer. The Bronze Award delivers the first vocational step for professional development for the theatre technician and also opens opportunities to progress to other ABTT Awards.
Who can do the Award?
Both members and non-members are eligible, though ABTT members receive a discount. The ABTT Bronze Award is suitable for anyone with an interest in technical theatre, whether in a professional or amateur capacity. While no formal prior qualifications are required, this award is designed for those with a basic working familiarity with a theatre environment. It provides essential tools and knowledge to help newcomers and early-career team members safely and effectively work backstage.
How is the Award structured?
The Bronze Award consists of five 1-day courses, followed by the Bronze Award Assessment. Candidates who achieve a pass, merit, or distinction in the assessment will receive a Bronze Award Certificate and become eligible to apply for ABTT Silver Awards. Candidates who are unsuccessful this time or are unable to complete all 5 days of the programme are encouraged to continue working towards achieving the full Award certification by completing any outstanding training and the Award Assessment within 2 calendar years. Certificates of completion are available in the meantime, to recognise training days that have already been attended.
You can also book each 1-day course individually.
What do the Courses cover?
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SPRINGBOARD is the Lyric's year-long, free, part-time actor training programme for performers who are ready to take their next steps into the theatre industry. We are now looking for our next cohort of 10 talented and ambitious performers aged 18 to 25 who live in *West London, have little to no formal drama training, and are currently underrepresented in theatre.
Our 2027 cohort will train with us from January to November 2027. Trainees will be enrolled, receiving a bursary of £200 per month during term time that will support them while they take part in a wide range of development initiatives, which include:
Auditions will take place:
We’re looking for people who:
Deadline to apply: Monday 30 November 2026, midday
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Emma Rice Company Training Programme is offering a unique opportunity for theatre makers aged 18+. The theatre maker taster is a free, four hour workshop. Apply now!
In this practical workshop members of our Tristan & Yseult show team will introduce participants to the Emma Rice Company method. You will play games, learn songs and devise. You will experience first-hand how Emma Rice Company builds an ensemble and creates their critically acclaimed shows.
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Come and get a real behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work backstage on an Emma Rice Company production. Apply now!
You’ll hear directly from Emma Rice Company's award-winning technical team and get a sense of the skills and teamwork that go into bringing a show to life. Whether you’re curious about show calling, mixing sound, setting props, or touring, this workshop is a great way to find out more.
What’s included*:
(Subject to change*)
We encourage all participants to attend Tristan & Yseult, either before or after the tech taster, to get the most out of the day.
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Calling all emerging theatre makers, students, creative facilitators, and actors!
Discover the power of African storytelling and the universal power of personal stories in this dynamic, hands-on workshop led by award-winning producer and writer Lydia Idakula.
In this workshop, you will explore how personal experiences, history, culture and imagination can be transformed into compelling stories. Through conversation, creative exercises, film, writing and group discussion, you’ll explore themes of identity, belonging, memory and imagination, uncover the themes that matter most to you and begin developing your own original story idea.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, performer, theatre-maker, or simply someone with a story to tell, this workshop offers practical tools for finding your authentic voice while introducing you to the richness and diversity of African storytelling traditions. No previous writing experience is required – just curiosity, creativity and a willingness to explore.
Expect an inspiring, welcoming and interactive session where you’ll connect with other creatives, share ideas in a supportive environment and leave with fresh inspiration for your own creative journey.
Come ready to write, reflect, create, and discover that every great story begins with the courage to tell it.
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Calling all emerging theatre makers, students, creative facilitators, and actors!
Join us for an exciting workshop led by Nicky Cox, a freelance director, facilitator, and Associate Learning Practitioner at the Royal Shakespeare Company. This practical session will explore how to approach Shakespeare’s texts with playfulness, energy, and confidence.
Nicky brings over 30 years of experience as an actor, director, and facilitator. Her career spans everything from regional school tours and open-air theatre to the West End and UK tours with the National Theatre and the RSC. Passionate about classical texts, she loves sharing her wealth of industry knowledge with fellow artists.
What you'll explore:
This workshop focuses on preparing for and sustaining the demands of rehearsing and performing rigorous classical texts. Working dynamically with Shakespeare's language, you will break down the vital connection between voice, breath, and movement. Discover how these elements combine to support complex characters and narrative expression.
Through an embodied, active, and supportive approach, you will gain practical tools to tackle the unique challenges of Shakespearean text in a low-stakes, creative environment.
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