Welcome to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is one of Europe's leading conservatoires, offering musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians an inspiring environment in which to develop as artists and professionals.

The School first opened its doors on 27 September 1880 to 62 part-time students in a disused warehouse in the City of London.


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Today it is situated in the heart of one of Britain's most important arts venues at the Barbican and has over 800 full-time music and drama students, with a growing international reputation for its teaching and research. More than a third of the School's students are currently from outside the UK and represent over 40 nationalities.

News and events

Junior Guildhall musician named Young Drummer of the Year 2010

Ben Clark is second Junior Guildhall student in a row to win coveted prize

Gold Medal finalists and jury announced for this year's final

2010 Gold Medal will feature Diana Ionescu, Martyna Jatkauskaite and Brian O'Kane

When Five Years Pass opens at the Bridewell Theatre on 15 February

Rarely-seen work by Lorca directed by visiting director Roberto Romei

Six Characters Looking for an Author presented by Guildhall actors

Pirandello's most celebrated play opens on Thursday 4 February