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LONDON 10-Day Acting Intensive. RADA.

TRAIN AT WORLD CLASS DRAMA INSTITUTION, THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART (RADA).

An Exclusive International Career Building Experience for Australian Actors.

Study at one of the world’s most prestigious drama schools, train with RADA’s senior faculty, connect with leading London casting directors, talent agents and other working industry professionals, and immerse yourself in the heart of one of the world’s greatest film, television and theatre capitals.

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RADA.

Founded in 1904, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) is recognised internationally as one of the world’s leading conservatoires for actor training. Its graduates have shaped the landscape of theatre, film and television for more than a century, earning Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Olivier Awards and Tony Awards across the globe.

Training at RADA places actors within an environment renowned for artistic excellence, discipline and creative discovery. The Academy’s commitment to truthful performance and rigorous technique has made it the training ground for many of the industry’s most respected performers.

Distinguished RADA Alumni

  • Sir Anthony Hopkins
  • Alan Rickman
  • Jessie Buckley
  • Ralph Fiennes
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  • Sir Kenneth Branagh
  • David Harewood
  • Imelda Staunton
  • Tom Hiddleston
  • Taron Egerton
  • Mark Strong
  • Eve Best
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Siân Phillips

For aspiring actors, studying at RADA is far more than attending a masterclass, it is an opportunity to experience the culture, expectations and professional standards of one of the world’s most respected acting institutions.

LONDON.

Home to the West End and one of the biggest film and television industries in the world, hundreds of producing theatres, internationally acclaimed drama schools, major casting offices and some of the world’s most celebrated performers, London offers constant inspiration both inside and outside the rehearsal room.

Throughout the intensive, participants will experience the city’s extraordinary creative landscape, from conservatoire training at RADA and a West End performance, to exploring the National Theatre and stepping behind the scenes at Warner Bros. Studio in London. Every experience has been carefully selected to deepen artistic understanding and broaden each actor’s appreciation of the craft.

THE PROGRAM.

The RADA Acting Intensive has been thoughtfully designed to combine elite actor training with genuine professional development, offering participants a unique balance of conservatoire learning, industry exposure and cultural immersion.

Highlights include:

  • Five full days of conservatoire training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
  • Voice, Movement, Acting Technique, Scene Study & working on camera.
  • Meet & Greet / General Audition with London casting directors and talent agents. This opportunity is independent of RADA. However, students will be encouraged to perform the scenes they have developed and worked on throughout the week in front of London casting directors and talent agents.
  • West End theatre experience.
  • National Theatre Guided Tour.
  • Bloomsbury Acting & Theatre Tour.
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
  • Personal mentorship throughout the program from Craig & Dominique McMahon.

International Career Pathways & Industry Preparation

Participants will also take part in an exclusive Zoom session with a qualified UK Immigration Lawyer, exploring the range of pathways available for Australian actors seeking to work internationally.

Whether you are preparing for drama school, building your professional career or seeking to elevate your craft, this exclusive experience has been created to challenge, inspire and expand your artistic practice while providing memories that will last a lifetime.

The Stanislavski System: The Foundation of Modern Acting

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s Stanislavski Intensive is an immersive training program where actors from around the world come to deepen their professional practice through the principles of Russian actor, director and theatre practitioner, Constantin Stanislavski. Designed for actors seeking to strengthen their craft, the intensive explores the System that revolutionised modern acting and continues to form the foundation of professional actor training throughout the world.

The Stanislavski System encourages actors to pursue truthful, purposeful action rather than imitate emotion. Through a disciplined process of script analysis, imaginative exploration, physical action and psychological investigation, actors learn to create performances that are authentic, emotionally connected and grounded in genuine human behaviour.

Academy Award-winning RADA graduate Jessie Buckley is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional and fearless actors of her generation, celebrated for her remarkable versatility across stage, film, and television. Her honours include an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, Critics Choice Award, Olivier Award, and Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Award. Buckley has captivated audiences with acclaimed performances in Women Talking, The Lost Daughter, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Wild Rose, Men, Fingernails, Wicked Little Letters, and The Bride! Equally at home on the stage, Buckley is renowned for her extraordinary emotional depth, magnetic screen presence, and fearless commitment to every role, establishing herself as one of the most acclaimed and sought-after performers working today.

The Stanislavski System is one of the world’s most influential approaches to actor training, empowering performers to create truthful, emotionally authentic, and psychologically rich characters.

Throughout the intensive, participants investigate Stanislavski’s core principles, including the Given Circumstances, the Magic If, Objectives, Actions, Obstacles, Units and Beats, Subtext, Tempo-Rhythm, the Through-Line of Action, and the Super-Objective. Voice, movement, scene study and on-camera performance are all explored through the lens of Stanislavski’s belief that the actor must live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

The work challenges actors to replace theatrical habits and external demonstration with honest human behaviour, deep listening, and imaginative responsiveness. As Stanislavski’s process becomes integrated into the actor’s craft, performance becomes more spontaneous, psychologically truthful and emotionally alive, allowing actors to develop a disciplined and repeatable approach to creating compelling characters for both stage and screen.

“The actor must learn to think as the character thinks and act as the character would act.”
— Constantin Stanislavski, An Actor Prepares

Upon registration, participants will receive preparation guidelines prior to the commencement of the intensive. Actors are expected to prepare assigned material in advance, with rehearsal and script analysis outside of class forming an essential part of the training process.

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning RADA graduate Cynthia Erivo is one of the world’s most celebrated performers. She rose to international acclaim for her Tony Award-winning performance in The Color Purple, earning the Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award for the production. Erivo has also received multiple Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her acclaimed performances in Harriet and Wicked. Renowned for her extraordinary versatility across stage and screen, Erivo has established herself as one of the most accomplished performers of her generation.

5-Day Acting Intensive

Meet & Greet: Sun, Jan 17, 3:00pm-5:30pm
Training Sessions: Mon – Fri, Jan 18-22, 9:30am-5pm
Industry Meet & Greet/Showcase: Fri, Jan 22, 5pm onwards
Location: The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London

Required Texts:  

An Actor Prepares by Stanislavski

Widely regarded as one of the most influential books ever written on acting, An Actor Prepares introduces Stanislavski’s revolutionary approach to truthful performance. It explores the foundations of the Stanislavski System, including concentration, imagination, objectives, emotional truth, and the actor’s creative process. It remains an indispensable text for actors, directors, and drama educators worldwide.

RADA graduate Alan Rickman was one of Britain’s most celebrated and beloved actors, renowned for his extraordinary voice, commanding screen presence, and remarkable versatility across stage, film, and television. His many honours included a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Laurence Olivier Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to the performing arts. Rickman captivated audiences worldwide with unforgettable performances in Die Hard, the Harry Potter film series as Professor Severus Snape, Sense and Sensibility, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Love Actually. Equally revered for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on London’s West End and Broadway stages, Rickman remains one of the most influential and respected actors of his generation, admired for the intelligence, depth, and humanity he brought to every performance.
Ralph Fiennes is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest classical actors, he has received Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominations, winning a Tony Award for Hamlet and a BAFTA Award for Schindler’s List. His acclaimed screen performances include Schindler’s List, The English Patient, The Constant Gardener, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Conclave, and the Harry Potter series as Lord Voldemort, alongside an extensive and celebrated career with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway stages
Tom Hiddleston is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Renowned for his versatility across stage and screen, he has become one of Britain’s most respected actors, earning international acclaim for performances in The Night Manager, Hamlet, Coriolanus, and as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His career exemplifies the classical training and artistic excellence associated with RADA.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). An award-winning actress, writer, and producer, she is best known as the creator and star of the critically acclaimed series Fleabag, as well as the creator, writer, and showrunner of the first season of Killing Eve. She also co-wrote the screenplay for the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021). Her work has earned multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Television Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, establishing her as one of the most influential creative voices in contemporary film and television. In addition, she signed a landmark overall development deal with Amazon Studios (now Amazon MGM Studios), reflecting her status as one of the industry’s most sought-after writers and producers.
Academy Award-winning RADA graduate Sir Kenneth Branagh is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors, directors, and filmmakers, with an extraordinary career spanning stage, film, and television. His numerous honours include an Academy Award, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Laurence Olivier Awards, alongside multiple Academy Award nominations. Branagh has brought Shakespeare to international audiences through acclaimed films including Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, and Othello, while his celebrated screen credits include My Week with Marilyn, Dunkirk, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Tenet, Oppenheimer, and the Thor franchise. He also directed and starred as Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and A Haunting in Venice. His semi-autobiographical film Belfast earned seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, with Branagh winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. A legendary figure of the British stage and screen, Sir Kenneth Branagh has established himself as one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile creative artists.

LONDON I 11 DAYS I 10 NIGHTS JANUARY 2027

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
The West End Theatre District
The Royal National Theatre
The Blakemore Hotel, Hyde Park

Program Overview

Hosted at the distinguished Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of Central London’s most beautiful, historic and culturally rich neighbourhoods, this exclusive international experience offers rigorous actor training grounded in the principles of the Stanislavski Technique, delivered by RADA’s senior faculty.

Designed specifically for committed actors, this immersive program combines world-class conservatoire training with unforgettable cultural experiences, providing participants with a rare opportunity to study within one of the world’s most respected drama schools while experiencing the artistic heart of London’s theatre, film and television industry.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1. Saturday, 16 January 2027

Arrival in London

  • Private airport transfer to your four-star accommodation at the Blakemore Hotel, located in the beautiful, tree-lined neighbourhood of Bayswater. Perfectly positioned between Paddington and Notting Hill, and just a two-minute walk from Hyde Park, this elegant location offers a safe, charming, and quintessentially London base for your stay.
  • Check in and settle into your hotel
  • Enjoy time to explore your local neighbourhood

Day 2. Sunday, 17 January

Orientation & Welcome

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Official Welcome & Meet and Greet at RADA

  • Program overview
  • Faculty introductions
  • Orientation and Q&A

Evening: At leisure

Days 3–7. Monday to Friday, 18–22 January

RADA Stanislavski Technique Masterclass

Location: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
62–64 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London

Daily Schedule

9:30am – 10:25am
Voice & Movement

10:30am – 1:00pm
Acting Technique

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch Break

2:00pm – 5:00pm
Scene Study & On-Camera

Tuesday, 19 January

Evening: At leisure

Thursday, 21 January

Evening: West End Theatre Performance

Experience the excellence of London’s world-renowned theatre district, witnessing exceptional performances by some of the world’s leading actors.

Friday, 22 January

From 6:00pm: Meet & Greet / General Audition / Go-See

Participants will meet with a panel of London casting directors and talent agents for an intimate mini-showcase of their work.

Evening: End of Program Dinner & celebration with Cohort.

Day 8. Saturday, 23 January

National Theatre Guided Tour

Explore the world-renowned National Theatre, the United Kingdom’s leading producing theatre and one of the world’s most influential artistic institutions.

Founded by Sir Laurence Olivier, the National Theatre has been home to generations of award-winning actors and continues to produce internationally acclaimed productions featuring many of the industry’s most celebrated performers. Through National Theatre Live, these productions are broadcast to cinemas around the world, giving audiences unprecedented access to world-class theatre.

For actors, this experience offers invaluable insight into the creation, rehearsal, performance and cinematic capture of live theatre, demonstrating the evolving relationship between stage and screen.

Bloomsbury Acting & Theatre Tour

Discover the historic home of RADA with a guided tour through Bloomsbury’s literary, theatrical and cultural landmarks, exploring the neighbourhood that has inspired generations of actors, writers and artists.

Evening: At leisure

Day 9. Sunday, 24 January

Free Day

Enjoy time to explore London independently, visit museums and galleries, discover local markets or experience the city’s many iconic attractions.

Evening: At leisure

Day 10. Monday, 25 January

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Step behind the scenes of one of cinema’s most successful film franchises, exploring authentic sets, costumes, props, visual effects and filmmaking techniques used throughout the Harry Potter films.

For actors, this immersive experience provides unique insight into the collaborative process of screen production and the craftsmanship that transforms performances from script to screen.

Evening: At leisure

Day 11. Tuesday, 26 January

Departure

  • Private transfer to Heathrow Airport
  • Return flight to Melbourne

Required Texts

To maximise your learning throughout the intensive, participants are required to bring:

What’s Included

  • Five-day Stanislavski Technique Masterclass at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
  • Meet & Greet / General Audition / Go-See with a panel of London casting directors & talent agents
  • Eleven-day itinerary with ten nights’ twin-share accommodation in a four-star Hyde Park hotel
  • Daily continental and full English breakfast
  • End of Program Dinner/Celebration
  • West End theatre performance
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • National Theatre Guided Tour
  • Bloomsbury Acting & Theatre Tour
  • Return airport transfers (London Heathrow ↔ Hyde Park)
  • Return economy flights from Melbourne to London
  • On-the-ground mentorship and support from Craig & Dominique McMahon throughout the program

Program Investment

AUD $11,900 (GST Inclusive)

Your investment includes return international flights, 4-star accommodation, world-class training at RADA, cultural experiences, scheduled meals and all listed transfers.

Payment Options

  • Pay in full $11,900 (GST Inclusive)

or Secure your place with a $1,500 deposit (GST Inclusive).

The remaining balance may be paid through weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.

Personalised and confidential payment plans are also available. Please contact accounts@fimtv.com.au to discuss the option best suited to you.

Participant Responsibilities

Participants are responsible for:

  • Holding a valid passport.
  • Obtaining a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to departure (currently £20 per person) via the official UK Government website: www.gov.uk/eta.
  • Arranging travel to and from Melbourne Airport.
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary.
  • Arriving punctually and participating fully in all scheduled activities.
  • Respecting accommodation policies and taking responsibility for personal belongings.
  • Obtaining personal travel insurance (recommended).

Please note: Film & Television Studio International is not responsible for missed flights, changes to external schedules, missed classes, or the loss or theft of personal belongings.

Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins graduated from RADA and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema. His distinguished career spans more than six decades, earning him two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award, among many other international honours. He was also awarded an Honorary Fellowship of RADA in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the dramatic arts. Hopkins has delivered some of cinema’s most iconic performances, including Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal, as well as acclaimed roles in The Remains of the Day, The Father, The Two Popes, The Elephant Man, Nixon, Shadowlands, Thor, The World’s Fastest Indian, and HBO’s Westworld. Renowned for his extraordinary range, commanding screen presence, and meticulous craftsmanship, Sir Anthony Hopkins remains one of the most respected and influential actors of all time, with performances that have defined generations of film, television, and theatre.

January 2027.

If you wish to be considered for a placement, please email us directly at enquiries@filmtv.com.au. We will then arrange a time for you to interview with our Artistic Director. This interview also provides an opportunity to discuss the program in detail and address any questions you may have.

Placements are strictly limited, with rolling admissions commencing August 2026. As places will fill quickly, we recommend applying as early as possible to avoid missing out.