In 2022, Italia Conti’s 111th year, we moved into our purpose-built building in Woking where our new era of talent is nurtured
The building is 48,000 sqft over 2 floors, with 24 state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, one-to-one coaching rooms, a gymnasium, a theatre, TV & Film suites and a recording studio.
Our purpose-built building has 24 state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, including dedicated and multi-purpose spaces for acting, dance (including ballet studios) and musical theatre training. Our studios have Harlequin sprung floors and dual height black metal Ballet bars.
All of our acting studios are black box, with access to a well-stocked prop store and feature a piano and an integrated sound system.
We have a Kawai Piano in every studio, as well as an integrated JLB sound system floor-to-ceiling mirrors, sprung floors from Harlequin and black metal Ballet bars. All studios have WiFi connectivity for playing music for sessions.
Italia Conti has an 80 seat, purpose-built, fully equipped black box theatre situated inside our building, perfect for regular productions across the disciplines.
Our facility has a fully equipped, professional recording studio.
Our gymnasium features a wall to wall gym floor, ten aerial rigging points, with silks, hoops, trampet and crash mats.
The Hub is a space for students to relax, socialise and take breaks. The area has a student kitchen where meals can be stored and prepared.
A stone’s throw from our main facility is the Rhoda McGaw Theatre, which can be used for large Italia Conti performances. The theatre has a capacity of 228 seats in 9 rows of raised seating and is part of the New Victoria Theatre, Woking’s cultural hub for theatre and the arts.
Next to the Rhoda McGaw, The BUZZ theatre is a new 84 fixed-seat, fully equipped studio theatre, with retractable seating, where Italia Conti can stage regular productions.
HIRE OUR STUDIOS
Woking is a town and borough in northwest Surrey, England, around 22 mi from central London. Around 60% of the borough is protected by the Metropolitan Green Belt. Woking town centre is around 36 km (22 mi) from central London.
The two main shopping centres, The Peacocks and Wolsey Place adjoin Jubilee Square. A second public space, Victoria Square, where Italia Conti is located, was completed in 2022 as part of a project to construct two high-rise residential apartment blocks and a 23-storey hotel.
· The nearest train station is Woking
· Woking Station is a 7-minute walk, 0.3 miles from our site
· Journey time from London Waterloo – 25 minutes
· Easily accessible by car from the M25, A3 or M4
· Journey time to central London is approx.. 1 hr (traffic dependant)
· Red car park has the closest exit to Italia Conti · Complimentary visitor parking can be arranged on request. Must be booked three days in advance, minimum.
It’s fantastic. Showcases, shows, summer shows, carol concerts. It’s very full on but I don’t wake up regretting coming here. It is the best thing ever!
“The college provides you with a disciplined, yet family atmosphere that trains you to become the best of the best moving forwards into the performing arts industry.”
“Italia Conti has helped me in terms of my acting development, but also as a person and how I engage and view the world, which aids me as an actor.”
“The building and staff inside welcome you with open arms, guide you through your training and proudly push you, prepped with the best tools for the job.”
“Italia Conti allowed me to do my favorite thing, every day in a safe space amongst talented, supportive people. Being taught by skillful tutors was invaluable. The small classes ensured my voice was always heard and helped me hone my skills.”
“My training at Italia Conti has challenged, fulfilled, and broadened me as an actor and as a person. The buffet of techniques on offer will allow me to meet all challenges in any avenue.”
“The influx of inspiring people flowing through the building creates an atmosphere for greatness and I am honoured to be a part of that.”
“I couldn’t have asked for a more understanding place to spend these crucial moments. The door is always open for us to come back ‘home’ for advice, or even for a cup of tea!”
“Having the most supportive faculty (many of which are working professionals), who are always pushing you to be the best version of yourself has made my transition into the industry a seamless one.”