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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, is a conservatoire and centre of study and research in drama, theatre and performance. Our mission is to inspire, educate and train the performers, practitioners and change-makers of tomorrow to shape the future of theatre and the performing arts.
Visit Us. We think the best way to experience the atmosphere of Central is to visit our Swiss Cottage Campus in London. We offer a wide range of different options to visit us throughout the year and feel the buzz of our community. If you are thinking about applying for a Central course, or want to find out more about student life, then check ...
Saturday Youth Theatre. Become a member of Saturday Youth Theatre and meet like-minded friends. The weekly classes are designed to be fun, engaging and educational. Ages 6 - 17. Do you have a question about one of the Short Courses at Central? You can speak to a member of the team by emailing short.courses@cssd.ac.uk or by calling 020 7559 3960.
Central's History. A short note by Professor Simon Shepherd, Professor Emeritus of Theatre. Elsie Fogerty founded The Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art at the Royal Albert Hall in 1906. Fogerty was a specialist in speech training. She also had a firm belief in the social importance of education.
MA Acting Classical at Central is a creatively, physically and intellectually demanding, advanced-level conservatoire acting programme. It is designed primarily for students with previous training or performance experience who wish to focus intensively on plays from the European classical repertoire. Perform in two professionally supported ...
During this time, the Central community continues to collaborate and to make theatre and performance which can provide a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Your training for the post-COVID era starts now, and there is nowhere better placed than Central to provide it. Book a campus tour. Join our mailing list.
On the Drama in the Community and Drama Education pathway, you may work individually, or as part of a small group, on a practical project, such as an arts residency in a primary or special needs school, a devised play andworkshops for refugee children in the UK or abroad, creative playwriting workshops with selected client groups, or a performance and workshop on Bertolt Brecht’s theatre ...
