“ From my first visit I felt an energy about the place. It's a unique environment in which to discover one's imagination. ”
Kurt Egyiawan
BA Acting
“ Guildhall has some of the most outstanding teachers in the world, who are totally dedicated to drawing the best out of you. ”
Nathalie Buscombe
MA Acting
“ The training is stimulating and tough, and I feel like I am being pushed and challenged every day. ”
Lily Thomson
BA Acting
“ The techniques I have learnt at Guildhall will allow me to tackle any role with conviction and truth. ”
Kae Yukawa
BA Acting
“ The teachers are absolutely world-class – they have a wealth of experience and skill to draw upon. ”
Paapa Essiedu
BA Acting
The Guildhall School is a lively, friendly community of actors, theatre technicians and musicians; the Drama Department itself is intimate and supportive. Our programmes are highly regarded in the acting profession for the thoroughness of their audition processes, the passion, quality and rigour of the teaching, the emphasis on the integration of craft training, the care and attention for the individual development of each student and the strong ensemble ethic shared by our staff and students.
We offer Acting training at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as training in teaching acting and our popular drama summer school.
Our third year actors spend their final year performing in public plays and musicals.
Our Teaching Staff include some of the most recognised names in acting craft, including Patsy Rodenburg, Kenneth Rea and Wendy Allnutt.
Our Acting Graduates include some of the most high-profile names in the business and a host of award-winners, in theatre, film and television.