Building a career in the performing arts can be a minefield!

Do check out the following list of accredited drama schools for further information…

The National Council for Drama Training

This is a partnership of employers in theatre, broadcast and media industries, emplyee representatives and traingin providers. NCDT accredited courses give students the confidence that they are relevant to the industry they hope to enter. Publishes and excellent guide to choosing a drama college.

www.ncdt.co.uk

The Conference of Drama Schools (CDS)

The CDs comprises Britain’s 21 leading drama schools. These schools offer courses in acing, musical theatre, directing and technical theare training.

www.drama.ac.uk

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts

A different kind of training for actors! www.alra.co.uk

Arts Educational School

The School of Acting offers contemporary, industry-relevant vocational training for actors and dancers. An excellent drama college, but you have to be able to dance to get in…. www.artsed.co.uk

Central School Of Speech and Drama

An industry leader for acting and musical theatre training, Central has been going much longer than a great many university drama departments. Offers musical thatre as well as straight acting courses. Sense of critical openess to new developments is a lasting hallmark of the school. www.cssd.ac.uk

Drama Centre London

An ‘inspirational, passionate environment for those who are resolutely serious about acting and their careers.’ Part of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. www.csm.arts.ac.uk/drama

Drama Studio London

The primary objective of the school is the preparation of the student for a career in the acting profession. One-year vocational training. Strong correlation between classwork and performances. www.dramastudiolondon.co.uk

East 15 Acting School

For over 40 years, East 15 Acting School has produced actors, directors and teachers of the highest calibre. Focus on truth: to oneself, the character, the text. www.east15.ac.uk

Guildford School of Acting

The conservatoire has buit an international reputation for excellence in training for actors and technicians in all areas of theatre and the recorded media. Two and three year courses validated by Trinity College, London. www.conservatoire.org

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

The Guildhall School of Music and Drama offers musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians a dynamic environment in which to develop as artists and professionals. Good if you are primarily a singer!

www.gsmd.ac.uk

Italia Conti Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Founded in 1911 by actress Italia Conti, the Academy trains actors for the professional strage and screen. Entry at 16+ AND 18+. BA (Hons) validated by London South Bank University. www.italiaconti-acting.co.uk

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Independent drama school offering vocational training for actors, musicians, stage managers and technicians.  Places funded as at universities.

www.lamda.org.uk

Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

One of Britain’s leading drama schools, offering extensive full-time training for those interested in acting, musical theatre, directing or technical theatre. www.mountview.org.uk

Rose Bruford College

Offers degrees in theatre and related arts. An innovative and dynamic institution, keeping a strong sense of collaboration between courses in different disciplines. www.bruford.ac.uk

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

RADA is one of the foremost centres of excellence in the field. Courses in all areas of theatre arts. www.rada.org

The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art

Comprehensive training for actors. Situated in Kensington, central London.

www.webberdouglasacademy.co.uk

Birmingham School of Acting

A leading vocational drama school offering degree, part time and outreach courses. www.bssd.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre

This programme aims to develop instinctive talent by providing an environment in which to hone these skills and also to recognise particular interests and abilities. www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk

Oxford School of Drama

Small drama college offering a high degree of individual attention. www.oxford.drama.ac.uk

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Another leader in the field, offering a broad range of courses across the performing arts spectrum. Excellent training right here in Birstol! www.oldvic.ac.uk

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Conservatoire training for those wiching to pursue a career in the performing arts. Supportive, professional environment. Situated in Cardiff. www.rwcmd.ac.uk

Queen Margaret University College

Strong performing arts department within a university setting….

www.gmuc.ac.uk

Royal Academy of Music

Offers an excellent musical theatre course, led by top industry professionals

www.ram.ac.uk

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

Leading vocational drama and music conservatoire in Scotland. Also one of the busiet performing arts venues north of the border! www.rsamd.ac.uk