LAMDA is the oldest drama school in the UK and a pioneering conservatoire offering exceptional vocational training through full-time and short courses. Ranked number one in The Guardian's 2025 UK Universities Guide for Drama and Dance, LAMDA prepares its students for successful careers in acting, directing, musical theatre, and production and technical arts. Notable alumni include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Leah Harvey and Brian Cox, directors Rebecca Frecknall, Tinuke Craig and Polly Findlay, and technical practitioners Natasha Chivers and Tingying Dong.