London School of Dramatic Art
The London School of Dramatic Art is a drama school based in South Kensington in London that offers training for those intending to pursue a professional career in acting.
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The London School of Dramatic Art is a drama school based in South Kensington in London that offers training for those intending to pursue a professional career in acting.
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• Established — 2005 • Name — London School of Dramatic Art • City — South Kensington, London • Schooltype — Drama School • Founders — Jake Taylor and Urvashi Chand
Courses
Courses
LSDA runs intensive courses that cover the work of many key practitioners (Konstantin Stanislavski, Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen) as well as industry skills to prepare for a working life as a professional actor. Full Time: • One Year Advanced Acting Diploma • One Year Foundation Acting Diploma Part Time: • Two Year Diploma in Acting • ACT101 – Sunday Classes Summer Short Courses: • Introduction to Drama School • Screen Acting Techniques • Audition Techniques
Alumni
Alumni
• Alice Pagani • Éléonore Sarrazin • Jake Graf • Dávid Miller • Waj Ali • Carla Harrison-Hodge • Melia Kreiling • Damla Sönmez • Susanna Cappellaro • Federico Hu (PANDA BOI)
David Game College Group
David Game College Group
LSDA is part of the David Game College Group, which includes David Game College, London Film Academy, David Game School of Photography and Delamar Academy. David Game College has been going since the 1970s.
Venues
Venues
LSDA's main location is 4 Bute Street, South Kensington, but it also holds classes and performances at The Bhavan and Drayton Arms Theatre.
The School
The School was initially set up by actor Jake Taylor and casting director Urvashi Chand. Jake, a graduate of Drama Centre, London, is currently the Principal. Urvashi is co-director, while continuing her work as a casting director. One of the main accents of the school's philosophy is that all the tutors are working professionals as opposed to permanent teaching staff. Previous and current staff include: • Helen Dallimore • Alicya Eyo • David Carlyle • Samantha Robinson • Russell Bolam • Ruth Carney • Jason Lawson, son of actors Leigh Lawson and Hayley Mills • Holly de Jong • Georgina Sowerby • Simon Lenagan • Roisin Rae • Suzanne West • Meghan Rayner
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