RADA is officially one of the coolest venues in the capital!

May 2013

RADA has been featured in this month's Event Magazine as part of their 'Capital of Cool' publication. The supplement provides an in-depth look at some of London's coolest venues and RADA was proud to be included!

RADA's facilties are suitable for a vast range of activities and events. Why not launch your lastest product in one of our theatre spaces or cast your next play in one of our rehearsal spaces?

For more information on the facilties available at RADA, visit our venue hire page.

RADA in Business at Learning and Skills Exhibition, 29 - 30 January 2013

January 2013

You can catch us at the Learning and Skills Exhibition at Olympia in London 29-30 January 2013.

The Learning and Skills Exhibition is one of the leading showcases of workplace learning and development. If you are planning to attend, come along and see us on stand 245.

We will be exhibtion both days and at 3.15pm on Wed 30 Jan we will be featured in Theatre 8 with our seminar Communicating Through Conflict led by tutor Lisa Akesson. This session will arm you with some vital tips on how to create better business relationships and avoid conflict.

In addition, over the two days one of our senior tutors, Sue Meadows, will be on holding complimentary 10 minute, one-to-one coaching sessions on our stand. Even in such a short space of time, you will pick up some valuable tips on how to become an effective, engaging and confident communicator.

To find out more or book your one-to-one, please contact Helen Stock by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0207 908 4826.

To attend the exhibition, you can register here.

Use your body to create presence - RADA featured in The Times Educational Supplement (TES)

January 2013

Whatever their personal style, all teachers are performers and the classroom is their stage. But success can depend on the kind of show they put on. Kerra Maddern reports.

Why do some teachers struggle to control a class while others manage to get a lesson flowing seamlessly with apparently little effort?

It could simply be down to the "presence" they have in the classroom. This is a vague term, but learning how to have presence, or build on what you already possess, could create a more harmonious and effective classroom and strengthen your relationship with your pupils. Broadly, the word means being able to use your personality and body to command attention.

Teachers are not actors and developing more presence is not about trying to transform yourself into a Hollywood star. But, as public speakers and communicators, they will be more successful if pupils find their lessons memorable and they have good interpersonal skills.

Guy Michaels, an actor-turned-teacher who now runs courses for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on how to create classroom presence, says: "Nerves can prevent teachers from communicating effectively...Teachers should grow comfortable with using stillness and silence as part of their repertoire. "Many teachers say 'I'm not a performer', but they have an audience of 30 people waiting to be entertained," says Mr Michaels. Read the full article here.

You can find out more about our Classroom Presence course run by Guy Michaels and David Windle by visiting our Classroom Presence course page.