About Central

About Central

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama was founded by Elsie Fogerty in 1906 (as The Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art) to offer a new form of training in speech and drama for young actors and other students. We became a constituent of the University of London in 2005 and are members of both the Federation of Drama Schools and Conservatoires UK.

We offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research degrees and short courses in acting, actor training, applied theatre, theatre crafts and making, design, drama therapy, movement, musical theatre, performance, producing, puppetry, research, scenography, stage management, teacher training, technical arts, voice and writing.

We have a long history of notable alumni that have completed their training at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and gone on to be leaders in their field.

Central's History

A short note on the history of Central by Professor Simon Shepherd, Professor Emeritus of Theatre.

Inclusion and Equality

Equity at Central

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) values, embraces and is totally committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Governance

Governing Body

The Governing Body is responsible for overseeing the School’s activities, shaping its future direction and ensuring it is governed and managed effectively.

Academic Board

Information about the Academic Board at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama