Program Recognition
•Bullet: East 15 Acting School traces its heritage to 1961 and the legacy of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop
•Bullet: Member of the Federation of Drama Schools
•Bullet: Part of the University of Essex, ranked number one in the UK for drama and dance (Guardian University Guide 2026)
•Bullet: The only three-year degree of its kind, unique in both the UK and the world
Training & Productions
•Bullet: Vocational conservatoire actor training with a dedicated focus on physical dramatic action
•Bullet: Training in combat for stage and screen, including martial arts, gymnastics, and multiple theatrical weapon systems
•Bullet: Develops physical performance skills that combine discipline, focus, and emotional connection
•Bullet: From 2026-27 the course is based at the Colchester Campus, set in 200 acres of parkland near Colchester city centre
Entry Consideration
•Bullet: Applicants must be able to face the strenuous physical demands of this course
•Bullet: Best suited to those with a physical background who want to develop their skills in a creative context, using the whole body to express character and story
Your Future
•Bullet: Graduates work as actors, fight directors, stunt and specialist performers, and movement specialists
•Bullet: Career paths span theatre, film, television, opera, ballet, historical re-enactment, and motion capture and green screen work for film and games
