LAMDA

LAMDA & Genesis Foundation - Supporting exceptional drama students through their training

In 2002, the Genesis Foundation took over the scholarship programme established several years earlier by John Studzinski, the Foundation's chairman, for students at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

"LAMDA is, in my opinion, currently the leading drama school in the UK, " says John Studzinski. "It offers the best all-round training for actors and for associated theatre professionals."

The Genesis LAMDA Bursary covers each scholar's study fees for a full three years and makes a substantial contribution towards living expenses.  Potential scholars are selected by LAMDA from its annual student intake and a dedicated judging panel makes its decision on the basis of auditions and interviews.

"I know that the LAMDA training has its basis in the European classical tradition, " continues Studzinski, "but I believe that it is also the only school of its type to work consistently with contemporary writers as part of the training process.  It is this all-round and thorough approach to training - andto helping students gain experience and an understanding of all aspects of theatre - that makes LAMDA stand out for me."

At LAMDA, students from around the world gain a well-rounded training in the classical and modern repertories.  Every LAMDA student will become familiar with a wide range of European classics, particularly Shakespeare, and acquainted with the various strands of contemporary theatre.  The training in contemporary repertoire will often include material written for LAMDA students and then developed in cooperation with them.

The Academy takes a classical approach to training the modern actor, believing that the greatest challenge for performers lies int he canon of classical texts.  Familiarised with the classics, each actor is better equipped for the diverse dramatic challenges that his or her career will bring.

Video:  Click here to access our media section to view our latest scholars in action

To learn more, please click on the links below:

About LAMDA
History of LAMDA
New Writing at LAMDA
Student Productions

LAMDA Genesis Scholars

Below is a list of past and present scholars.  Click on the name for a biography.

Current Scholars

Abu Salim

Sam McAvoy

Ryan Donaldson

Past scholars

Ciarán Owens (Class of 2011)

Alisha Williams (Class of 2011)

Faye Elvin (Class of 2010)

Sam Swann (Class of 2010)

Paul Tinto (Class of 2010)

Nikki Julian (Class of 2009)

Jamie Hutchins (Class of 2008)

Ben Aldridge (Class of 2008)

James Atherton (Class of 2008)

Jack Beale (Class of 2006)

Tom Riley (Class of 2005)

James Hutchinson (Class of 2004)

James Joyce (Class of 2004)

Amy Stacy (Class of 2002)

Samuel Barnett (Class of 2001)

Gary Shelford (Class of 2001)