Royal Central London

What are we going to do about touring? It's the question no one has fully answered yet. this summer, we're going to try. We are thrilled to announce Equitable Touring: Performance, Technology, and Sustainable Futures, a two-day conference hosted by the Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity (PTEQ) at Royal Central from 31 July – 1 Aug, bringing artists, producers, funders, and researchers into the same room. Day one: Panels, research, and a groundbreaking new presentation from @aceagrams on the state of touring across the performing arts. Day two: An Open Space hosted by @improbable1 , participant-led, agenda-set by the room. You decide what gets discussed. Tickets: £50 waged / £30 unwaged / £20 for a single day. Details in our bio.

Applications for our Acting and GAP year diplomas are now open. Train with industry experts and develop the essential tools needed for professional actor training all delivered within a focused 7 or 10-month diploma. During this time you will work as part of a dedicated ensemble culminating in a full-length production. Submit your self-tape auditions now - link in bio under diplomas.

Train from anywhere in the world with our online summer courses - no commute, no barriers - just accessible, professional training. Over 8 weeks you'll learn industry-standard techniques to build practical, transferable performance skills that you can take into drama school, further studies, or a creative career. Places are limited - book now through link in bio under evening and online courses

In two days, our graduating Theatre Practice students open their exhibition, revealing the craft behind performance, from first sketch to final build. This is an excellent chance to look beyond prospectuses and experience the work itself. 📍 Eton Avenue, London NW3 3HY 📅 Thursday 30 April & Friday 1 May 🎟️ No booking required

Develop your creative side with us this summer! Our programme of summer courses are led by expert tutors with real industry experience and are designed to develop and enhance your acting techniques. These courses are perfect for beginners and experienced performers. Places are limited - book now through link in bio under summer courses.

We are missing Liverpool already! It’s been a real pleasure delivering this project and collaborating with such inspiring young creatives. We’ve loved the conversations, the creativity and the energy throughout. We’re excited to share that next year’s dates are already confirmed. More to come!

Last week, Central alumna Jessica Swale has won Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Paddington the Musical - one of British theatre’s highest honours. It’s a powerful reflection of the kind of work Central graduates go on to shape. Ambitious, widely celebrated, and resonant with audiences at scale. Swale’s win, alongside the show’s seven awards on the night, highlights the reach and impact of our alumni across the industry. Read more in our latest blog - link in bio 📸 @peachyraith

A few weeks ago, the Central team hosted an Open Day in New York City at the Ailey Studios for students exploring Undergraduate and Postgraduate study🗽 Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thanks to our Alumni for joining us. Thinking about studying with us? Join an online event, book a campus tour, or meet us at an upcoming Open Day.

🇺🇳 🎥 On 23 April 2026 — English Language Day at the United Nations — the @UNmoviesociety presents its 3rd Annual Shakespeare at the UN – on the global channels of the United Nations (UN Web TV and UN YouTube). 🌏 Four hundred years on, Shakespeare’s words still speak to everything the United Nations stands for: human dignity, peace, and our shared humanity. Today, his plays cross every border — performed in Chinese, French, Spanish, Sign Language, Japanese and English by extraordinary artists from around the world. 🎭 Featuring contributions by the world’s renowned institutions: ✨ Shakespeare’s Globe @the_globe ✨ Royal Shakespeare Company @thersc ✨ Royal Central School of Speech and Drama @cssdlondon ✨ Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) @royalacademyofdramaticart ✨ The Shakespeare Institute @shakesinstitute With special tribute to the late Adrian Schiller — one of Britain’s finest classical stage actors. 🕊️ On this occasion, opening remarks will be delivered by H.E. Mr. Archie Young CMG, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations & Ambassador to the UN General Assembly @ukun . 📺 Watch the event on the United Nations’ global platforms: 🇺🇳 UN Global YouTube: https://youtu.be/XAnuDW0Sfyw 🇺🇳 UN Web TV: /en/asset/k1q/k1qqgygtb1 More information: /en/observances/english-language-day /en/delegate/english-language-day-2026-shakespeare-un #Shakespeare #ShakespeareattheUN #EnglishLanguageDay #UnitedNations #UNMovieSociety "Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace — throw your mistempered weapons to the ground.” ~(Prince Escalus from Romeo and Juliet)

Step inside the making of theatre. Final-year students from our BA (Hons) Theatre Practice (Design, Production and Crafts) present their graduate exhibition, a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas become live performance. From set and costume to lighting and technical craft, this is where skill and imagination meet. If you’re exploring where to train, this is your chance to see the work up close and understand what Central’s practice-led learning really looks like in action. 📍 Eton Avenue, London NW3 3HY 📅 Thursday 30 April & Friday 1 May 🎟️ No booking required

This Saturday, our young performers are back together again - ready to create theatre, build confidence, and have fun 🎭 Our classes for ages 6 - 17 are a welcoming space where children can explore their imagination, try new ideas, and make new friends along the way. There’s still time to join us this weekend or sign up for next term! Link in bio for more information.

For emerging directors who care about bringing stories to life on stage, this is a different kind of practice. Working with Katie Mitchell means slowing down, paying attention, and letting meaning emerge through action. It’s detailed, demanding, and deeply collaborative. The kind of process that shifts how you think about theatre directing altogether. If that way of working resonates, join us for next term's intake. Link in bio under Short Courses.