London School of Dramatic Art
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The London School of Dramatic Art is an Acting School based in South Kensington
South Kensington
South Kensington is a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. It is a built-up area located 2.4 miles west south-west of Charing Cross....

 in London
London
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. It is drama school in the UK which offers training for those intending to pursue a professional career.

The School

The School was initially set up by actor Jake Taylor and Casting Director Urvashi Chand. Jake, a graduate of the Drama Centre
Drama Centre
Drama Centre London is a British drama school in King's Cross, London, where it recently relocated after a major reshaping of the university. The school is part of the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design of the University of the Arts London and is a member of the Conference of Drama...

 is currently the Principal and Urvashi is Co-Director as well as continuing her work as a Casting Director. One of the main accents of the school's philosophy is that all the tutors are working professionals as opposed to permanent teaching staff. Previous staff have included Helen Dallimore
Helen Dallimore
Helen Dallimore is an Australian actress, known for originating the role of Glinda in the West End production of Wicked.-Background:...

, Alicya Eyo
Alicya Eyo
Alicya Eyo is a British theatre, film and television actress. She is best known for portraying Denny Blood in the award winning and critically acclaimed prison drama series Bad Girls.-Early life:...

 and Ruth Carney.

Courses

LSDA runs intensive courses that cover the work of many key practitioners (Stanislavsky, Meisner, Uta Hagan) as well as Industry skills in preparation for a working life as a professional actor.

David Game College Group

LSDA is part of the David Game College Group
David Game College Group
The David Game College Group is an independent college group in the UK. It was established in 1974.The group has its roots in a tutorial college in the 70’s. David Game College was first accredited by the British Accreditation Council in 1993...

, which includes the London Film Academy
London Film Academy
The London Film Academy was founded in 2002 as a non-profit making trust situated in Fulham, London. The LFA provides practical courses in film-making. The London Film Academy is part of the David Game College Group....

, David Game School of Photography and Delamar Academy. David Game College has been going since the 1970s.

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