Act Up - Offers part-time acting and voice classes to adults. Based in London.
Acting & Voice Centre - London-based workshop centre specialising in drama school entry. Description of the centre and courses offered, staff biographies and contact information.
British Academy of Dramatic Combat - The grandfather of many modern stage combat organizations. Its 34 year history has been devoted to raising the standards for safety and professionalism.
British American Drama Academy - Drama school offering intensive classical acting programmes for 16 year olds plus. London and Oxford.
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-- William Wordsworth Education
Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.
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