London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
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Program Characteristics
In-Person or Virtual
Ultra-Selective
Under 12 Students
No University App
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•18-month MFA in Classical Acting: Performance and Practice
•Rigorous training in Shakespeare, Jacobean, Spanish Golden Age, French classical, and Restoration texts
PERFORMANCE
•Fully staged classical production in the Sainsbury Theatre
•20-minute self-created practical thesis project
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Industry showcase with agents and casting directors
•CPD-accredited teaching qualification for LAMDA Examinations included
FLEXIBILITY
•Year two combines weekly seminars with independent study
Key Info
Program AppApplication
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Deadline
Application DeadlineApr 13, 2026
Auditions
North America First Round (New York)Jan 10, 2026
North America First Round (Atlanta)Jan 19, 2026
North America First Round (New York)Jan 21, 2026
North America First Round (Chicago)Jan 27, 2026
First Round Audition Fee
£15
UK/International self-tape review fee
North America Audition Fee
£88
No additional recall charge
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply directly to LAMDA via Ellucian portal
•No UCAS required for postgraduate courses
•If applying to multiple LAMDA courses, email admissions@lamda.ac.uk
COURSE FORMAT
•Year two can be completed online or in-person
Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
•Fee waivers available through Pathways Programme
•UK student loans and US federal loans eligible
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Leverhulme Arts Scholarships — limited full or partial awards
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