Central School of Speech & Drama, University of London
The Central School of Speech & Drama (CSSD) combines the traditions of the conservatoire with the cutting edge innovation and enquiry of the best university drama departments.
Central bridges the two sectors. As a small, specialist College of the University of London, it has the largest and most diverse staff who are experts in their field, and the broadest portfolio of drama, theatre and performance-related programmes in Europe.
Placing students at the centre of its work, Central develops practitioners and researchers who shape the future of theatre and performance across the UK and beyond.
Working with London schools
Our schools website is currently under construction and will be found under the heading 'Schools and Community'.
Contacting us
Please contact Bruce Wooding, Head of the School of Professional and Community Development:
Illustrations of current work with schools
Activity | Target groups (years) | Frequency and timings | Capacities and size of groups |
Higher Education Audition/Interview Workshops | 7-13 | 90 workshops per academic year; workshops either 1, 2 or 3 hours in length | Maximum of 30 students per group |
Moving on to Secondary School | 6 | Frequency: on request. Timings: one school day | 30 per group; whole year group in afternoon assembly |
Camden Aimhigher Taster Day | 12 | 1 workshop around December | Around 100 students from Camdenand surrounding boroughs |
HEFCE Summer School | 10 | 1 week summer school in July | 40 students |
WECAN Summer School | 10 and 11 | 1 week summer school in Augus | 20 students |
London Taster Days | 12 and 13 | 2 days in June | 90 students |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual performance project | 16 - 25 | 2 week workshop | 20 young people |
Bespoke workshops for schools | All years | On request | Negotiated with school teacher |
