One Year Diploma Courses

 

The following courses lead to a LAMDA Diploma qualification.

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Directors

Now in its 15th year, this course offers promising directors the chance to work on all aspects of theatrical production, from budgeting to performance. Students undertake six assistant director placements, working with an in-house or visiting director on a LAMDA public production. They also direct two pieces of their own choice in The LAMDA Linbury Studio; one of these serves as their industry showcase.

Students participate in LAMDA’s core acting classes and receive master classes from visiting professionals. Terry Johnson, Thelma Holt, Simon Stephens, Mike Alfreds and Peter Gill are just some of the playwrights, producers and directors who have worked with us in the past.

Students also travel to Holland to train with Dutch actors at the Acteerstudio in Den Haag.

The course is limited to four places.

Designer

This course offers practical experience of all aspects of theatre design, from budgeting to performance. The student designer assists the professionals working on our public productions in The LAMDA Linbury Studio and in venues across London. They also work alongside our stage management and technical theatre students, following production work through from initial design concepts to build, technical rehearsals and opening night.

Students may also be given the opportunity to design sets and costumes for a summer repertoire in The LAMDA Linbury Studio.

The course is limited to one place.

Musical Director and Repetiteur

Developed by the student in consultation with LAMDA’s Head of Singing & Music, this course provides a solid grounding in the work of a musical director and repetiteur – covering singing, voice preservation, coaching and repertoire. The student may also undertake a placement with a professional theatre.

Applicants for this course should have an undergraduate music qualification or similar and must be proficient in practical keyboard technique and sight-reading.

The course is limited to one place.

Movement Instructor

This course prepares the student to teach movement-related subjects in theatre companies, universities, colleges and secondary schools. It exposes the student to many different movement styles and dance techniques, while also teaching theory and developing communication skills. Work emphasises the connection between movement, Alexander Technique, voice and acting.

Applicants must be physically fit and able to participate in movement classes, as the course prepares students to teach by demonstration. They should also have experience in movement theatre, dance or gymnastics and excellent observation skills.

 

 

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Entry to all courses is by interview and practical work.

No LAMDA scholarships or UK government funding or grants are available for these courses.