Transformative
Theatre Training

BADA is an international learning community dedicated to contemporary theatre training rooted in classical performance traditions.

Internationally Acclaimed Faculty

BADA offers students the opportunity to learn from and work with leading international teaching artists, actors and theatre-makers, bringing a wealth of professional experience and creativity to our pedagogy.

Immersive Programmes

BADA’s programmes provide intensive experiences that blend rigorous and progressive performance training with rich cultural encounters, nurturing the student’s outlook and artistry together.

Prestigious Affiliations

BADA’s collaboration with institutions including the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, the Juilliard School, NYU, Howard University, Sarah Lawrence College and Oxford University attests to the high quality and global recognition of our training.

Notable Alumni Network

BADA’s alumni include award-winning and influential actors, directors, writers and makers across a range of media and disciplines, showcasing BADA’s role in shaping the craft and careers of internationally-acclaimed artists.

Ethos & Pedagogy

BADA’s ethos is built around community and collaboration, with students encouraged to take ownership of their own learning in a supportive and rigorous learning environment. Our pedagogy is integrated, progressive and dynamic, rooted in classical theatre traditions from the UK, Europe, the USA and diasporic communities. We embrace innovation, discipline and diversity in seeking to prepare conscientious and thoughtful practitioners for a changing world.

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