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Guildford School of Acting

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Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only

PROGRAM RECOGNITION
Ranked 1st in UK for drama and music (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
Ranked 3rd in UK for dance, drama, and cinematics (Complete University Guide 2026)
TRAINING
Rooted in Stanislavsky, Lecoq, Hagen, Laban, and Bogart techniques
Emphasis on psycho-physical processes across acting, voice, and movement
Small cohorts ensuring personal attention from expert practitioners
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Brenda Blethyn OBE — Oscar-nominated star of Secrets & Lies and ITV's Vera
Bill Nighy — Oscar winner for The Living, BAFTA winner for Love Actually
Ella Balinska — Charlie's Angels (2019), Resident Evil (Netflix)
Celia Imrie — The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Bridget Jones series
Tom Berkeley & Ross White — Oscar winners for Best Live Action Short Film (An Irish Goodbye, 2023)
Erin Doherty — Princess Anne in The Crown (Netflix)
Chris Geere — You're the Worst (FX)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Industry showcase in final year with invited agents
98% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months

Updated Apr 27, 5:47 PM