About Us
OUR PHILISOPHY
The founding principals of the London School of Dramatic Art continue to remain the essence
of what makes this school a unique and refreshing place to train. At the LSDA we encourage team spirit
by getting our students to work as an ensemble with directors and crew. The acting profession is often a
collaborative endeavour and part of the training is to prepare students for the demands of working in the
theatre and film as a member of the cast.
We foster a spirit of trust and courage in our students because we believe actors need to take risks.
We encourage individuality and try to draw out the special talents in each and every one of our students.
They are taught that a fine performer will have a strong sense of self but is unafraid to subsume it to a dramatic role.
The LSDA admits only a limited number of students each year because we want to maintain a close-knit
learning environment. We believe this sets the right scene for growth and development for an actor.
So why choose our school?
Our tutors are industry professionals
Our teachers are working professionals who are in touch with the current scene.
They know what is going on and what students need to be taught to be prepared
to meet the demands in the acting world today. Our staff take a practical
and pragmatic approach to teaching our students the most relevant skills to
become a successful actor.
Our school is small
At the London School of Dramatic Art we believe in a personal individualistic approach to learning.
We admit a maximum of 24 students on to our Advanced Diploma programme each year so that they can benefit from smaller
classes. The students are divided into two groups of 12 and for many subjects into smaller groups of 6 or 8.
Each student receives individual tuition throughout the year.
Our fees are low
We know that studying to be an actor can be costly. That is why at the LSDA we
keep are fees as low as possible without compromising our high standards.
We offer limited and discretionary part scholarships in special cases. We
also understand that auditioning alone is expensive and so we do not charge
to audition.
We are in the heart of London
We are based in South Kensington, which is a central location, close to the West End theatre district and
within walking distance to the Royal Court Theatre, cinemas, museums, cafes and restaurants.
We are Independent
More and more acting schools are affiliating with large Universities and losing a lot of the characters that
made them unique places to train. Through our independence LSDA is able to avoid bureaucracy and remain flexible
to the needs of individuals who come and train with us.
