2-Year Part-Time · Spotlight Eligible · London
Part-Time Drama Course London
Professional actor training in London. Three evenings per week. Grounded in the Beck Emotional Access Technique® — the UK's only registered neuroscience-based acting methodology.
From £360 per month · Interest-free
Spotlight Approved Course
Three Pillars. One Programme.
Acting Craft Training
Industry Readiness
Industry Introduction
Who the Part-Time Drama Course is for
This course is designed for serious adults who want professional-level actor training without leaving work or life behind. You do not need to have trained before. You need to be committed.
BADA students are typically:
- Adults seeking professional actor training on a part-time schedule
- Working professionals changing career or returning to acting
- Experienced actors who want to go deeper — technically and emotionally
- Drama school graduates wanting method-specific training in BEAT®
- Writers, directors, and filmmakers who want to understand performance from the inside
- Anyone who has felt that conventional training has not unlocked what they know is possible
Whether you are beginning or returning, this programme provides the structure, depth, and discipline of a traditional drama school — with the flexibility to maintain your life.
Spotlight Eligible — Industry-Ready from Day One
Upon successful completion of all modules, BADA graduates become eligible to join Spotlight — the UK’s leading platform for professional actors, used by every casting director and talent agent in the country.
Spotlight eligibility is not the endpoint. It is the foundation. BADA graduates leave with their Spotlight profile, their showreel, and personal industry support. They are not just eligible to be seen. They are ready to be seen.
2-Year Curriculum Overview
The course is divided into two yearly stages. Each builds on the previous. The curriculum is sequential and cumulative — the process is the point.
SCHEDULE
3 evenings per week / 3 hours per evening (TOTAL 9 hours per week)
36 teaching weeks per year / 72 weeks total
Evenings only
Year 1 — Foundation, Technique, and Self-Discovery
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 1.5hr class weekly
Applying technique to text. Story and character. Scene analysis. Performing in front of an audience. BEAT® in practice.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 1.5hr weekly
Vocal foundations. Relaxation, breath, resonance. Confidence and personal presence.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 2hr weekly
Personal presence. Actor marketing. Headshots and Spotlight setup. Casting type. Self-tape setup and technique.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 1hr weekly
Personal presence. Actor marketing. Headshots and Spotlight setup. Casting type. Self-tape setup and technique.
Year 2: Professional Development & Industry Preparation
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 1.5hr class weekly
Advanced scene work. Monologues. Focusing on theatrical style.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 1.5hr weekly
Advanced vocal work. Text, rhetoric, dynamic vocal landscape.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 2hr weekly
Set life, continuity, professionalism, the film industry, business of acting.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 2hr weekly
Agent strategy. Casting director relationships. Audition mastery. Personalised artist development. Personal introduction from Fay to industry panel.
3 Terms / 36 wks / 1 x 2hr weekly
Bespoke showreel. Casting consultation. Custom script. 4K filming.
Screened at Showcase.
Invited agents and casting directors. The culmination of two years.
Industry Readiness — Built In, Not Bolted On
BADA does not separate craft training from industry preparation. Both run through every term of your two years. By the time you graduate, you are not just technically trained. You are industry-ready.
What Industry Readiness Includes
- Personal Presence Training — How to walk into a room and command attention. Physicality, voice, and energy in professional contexts.
- Actor Marketing and Positioning — Your headshots, Spotlight profile, casting type, and USP. How to present yourself with clarity and confidence.
- Self-Tape Mastery — Technical setup, performance calibration for camera, common mistakes. Coached and reviewed.
- Audition Preparation — Text analysis, emotional preparation, and how to be memorable in the room.
- Casting Director Masterclasses — Industry professionals speak directly to BADA students about what makes an actor bookable.
- Agent Q&A Sessions — Boutique agents speak with students about the representation process.
- Personalised Artist Development — Every graduate receives individual guidance on professional positioning from Fay Beck before leaving the program.
- Industry Introduction — Every BADA graduate is introduced to the industry at the showcase. A specific commitment — not a vague promise.
How the Course Is Delivered
Schedule
- 3 evenings per week (evenings TBC — e.g. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
- 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM each evening · 3 hours per session
- 9 hours per week total · 36 teaching weeks per year · 72 weeks across 2 years
- Evenings only — daytime completely free for work and other commitments
Learning Environment
- All training in our London studio
- Professional on-camera equipment throughout
- Small cohort sizes — maximum 12 students per class
- Practical ensemble work throughout
- Live performance modules building to the Industry Showcase
Fees and Payment
Year
Year 1
Year 2
Per 12-week term
£1,080
£1,330
Per year
£3,240
£3,990
Monthly — interest-free
£360/month (payable over a 9 month term)
£443/month (payable over a 9 month term)
Total investment across 2 years: £7,230
Includes Digital Industry Showcase, Filmed monologues, Showreel production (2 professionally shot showreel scenes written especially for you), and Bespoke Marketing Plan Development.
What Is Included in your 2 Year Course
- All teaching across every module in both years
- Industry Readiness programme throughout
- Casting director and agent masterclasses
- Participation in the Industry Showcase
- Filmed monologues in Year 2
- Personalised artist development from Fay Beck
- Introduction to industry panel
- Spotlight eligibility upon successful completion
Payment
Course fees are paid per term, in advance. A £500 non-refundable deposit secures your place (counts towards your yearly fees). Monthly interest-free instalments available for all students.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form and submit a short video introducing yourself and explaining why you want to train at BADA.
- If shortlisted, you will be invited to submit a self-tape audition.
- You will be notified of the outcome within a few weeks of submission.
- On acceptance, a £500 non-refundable deposit confirms your place. This counts towards Year 1 fees.
Application Rounds — 2026/2027 Academic Year
Round
Deadline
Notes
Round 1
28 February 2026
Earliest entry — most places available
Round 2
1 May 2026
Standard entry — majority of places offered
Round 3
26 June 2026
Late entry — some places available
Round 4
31 July 2026
Final round — places subject to availability
Why Train With Beck Academy of Dramatic Art?
- The only programme grounded in the Beck Emotional Access Technique® — the UK’s only registered neuroscience-grounded acting methodology
- Led by Fay Beck — writer, director, renowned acting coach and postgraduate researcher in neuroscience, investigating the connections between emotion, behaviour, identity, personality, and character
- Three evenings per week — designed for working adults who take their craft seriously
- Industry Readiness built in — not a module, not an add-on — a thread running through your entire two years
- Personalised artist development — individual guidance from Fay Beck on professional positioning before you graduate
- Industry introduction — every graduate introduced to agents and casting directors via the showcase
- Small cohort sizes — personalised development, not a production line
- Spotlight eligible — professionally trained to industry standard
- From £360 per month — serious training made financially accessible
Part -time Drama Course FAQ's
How many evenings per week is the course?
Three evenings per week, three hours per evening — nine hours of professional training per week. Deliberately structured to allow daytime work while maintaining the depth serious training requires.
How much does the course cost?
Year 1: £3,240 per year (£1,080 per 12-week term) from £360/month interest-free paid over 9 months. Year 2: £3,990 per year (£1,330 per 12-week term) from £443/month. Total across 2 years: £7,230.
What is the Beck Emotional Access Technique®?
The Beck Emotional Access Technique® is a UK-registered acting methodology created by Fay Beck, grounded in neuroscience. It is the only method of its kind in the UK.
Do I need prior acting experience?
No. The course is designed for adults at all levels — from complete beginners to experienced actors wanting to deepen their technique. Commitment matters more than prior experience.
Will I become Spotlight eligible?
Yes. Upon successful completion of all modules, BADA graduates become eligible to join Spotlight — used by every agent and casting director in the country.
What industry introductions does BADA provide?
Every graduate participates in the end-of-course Industry Showcase viewed by invited agents and casting directors. Every graduate receives personalised artist development, ensuring they are ready to meet the industry’s expectations.
Can I do the course if I work full time?
Yes — three evenings per week, leaving days completely free for work and other commitments.
How do I apply?
Complete the online application form, submit a short introduction video, and await notification. If shortlisted, you will submit a self-tape. A £500 deposit confirms your place on acceptance. Four application rounds per year — apply early. Majority of places are offered in Round 2.
Ready to Begin your Acting Journey?
Two years. Three evenings per week. The UK’s only registered neuroscience-grounded acting methodology. And at the end of it — a personal introduction from Fay Beck to the industry.
From £360 per month, interest-free.