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East 15 Acting School

Highest ranked drama school in London and the South East

We are 4th overall for Drama or Dance in the Guardian University Guide 2024 (as part of University of Essex), and highest overall in the capital and surrounding area.

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1st for student satisfaction in teaching

Our students ranked us as the top drama school or conservatoire for teaching satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey 2024.

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From recognisable faces of the silver and small screen, stars of the stage, to pioneering performers and companies.

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About East 15
At East 15 we equip the theatre professionals of the future by providing training and industry-enriched experiences that deliver outstanding outcomes for our students.
Undergraduate courses
Our undergraduate courses provide rigorous training for those seeking a career in stage, TV, film and radio. As well as practical courses in acting, performance skills and approaches, we also offer behind-the-scenes stage and production skills training.
Postgraduate courses
Our masters courses are aimed at graduates or those with relevant work experience who are interested in a career in acting for stage, TV, film, radio or as a theatre director.
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  • Loughton Campus
  • +44 (0) 20 8508 5983
  • Hatfields Campus
  • Rectory Lane
  • Loughton IG10 3RY

  • Southend Campus
  • +44 (0) 1702 328200
  • Elmer Approach
  • Southend-on-Sea
  • SS1 1LW

 

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