If you’re serious about making a living as a writer, this is where you start. Writing for long-running TV and radio drama is one of the most consistent sources of paid work in the UK writing industry. Most A-list screenwriters got their start in Soap or Continuing Drama – and with the right skills, so
Sitcom acting is a unique craft—fun, precise, and packed with skill. It demands sharp comic timing, an understanding of character-driven humour, and the ability to work smoothly within a fast-paced ensemble. This specialised 10-week course at MAD gives you the tools and confidence to deliver professional, funny, and memorable sitcom performances every time. Throughout the
Self-tapes have become an essential tool in today’s acting world, often determining whether you land that crucial role. This two-hour intensive masterclass is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and insider techniques needed to create standout self-tapes that grab the attention of casting directors and secure auditions. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn
Writing for Comedy – where to start? What exactly is comedy in the writing world? The difference between sitcom and sketch, comedy drama and drama with humour. We’ll look at comedy for tv, radio and theatre. Comedy characters and dialogue. So bring your comedy chops and best funny stories. There will be a showcase of
Writing for Film is an intermediate level course aimed at people with some writing experience. Explore the craft of screenwriting with one of the UK’s most experienced TV and film writers. Led by Tony Lindsay – whose credits include The Bill, Casualty, Holby City, and London’s Burning – this 10-week intermediate course focuses on the
Writing for Theatre is an intermediate level course aimed at people with some writing experience. Over the course of ten weeks, you will develop your writing skills focusing on structure, scenes, dialogue, and characterisation. You will be working at a more advanced level than our beginners courses. This course is suitable for those who have
Ever wanted to write a play? Playwriting for Beginners is a ten-week course aimed at people with little or no experience of writing plays. Each class will focus on a different aspect of playwriting, and will be made up of writing exercises, reading scenes, and sharing your work. The classes will be taught in a
Daytime Drama is a mixed ability acting class designed to hone your skills and give you the opportunity to develop your technique. It is suitable for all experience levels. Students will learn how to approach a piece of text and work on a short scene or monologue for performance at a theatre venue at the end
Musical Theatre is a fun 10 week course for adults giving you the opportunity to work on a reportoire of songs from popular shows. Over the course you will develop material for a performance in week 11. Musical Theatre is for all experience levels and is designed to build confidence and develop skills as well
This course is designed for those who would like to hone their skills and develop technique. Advanced Acting is suitable for you if you have completed Intermediate sessions at MAD in script analysis and character development, or if you are confident you know how to analyse a script and develop a character based on previous
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