Italia Conti is a world-renowned performing arts university/drama school with a rich history of over 100 years of excellence.
Our school is a hub of creativity. We offer a wide range of courses in acting, dance, musical theatre and vocal coaching. Whether you’re dreaming about performing on the stage or teaching the next generation of artists, an Italia Conti course provides the skills, experience and connections you need.

Performing Arts Courses at Italia Conti
We offer a variety of courses tailored to different areas of the performing arts.
BA Hons Musical Theatre
Our BA Hons in Musical Theatre is a comprehensive course that combines singing, acting and dance, preparing students for life on the stage and in the theatre.
BA Hons Acting
Our BA Hons Acting Course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of character creation and storytelling, as well as the practical techniques they need for theatre, TV or film acting.
BA Hons Dance
This dance university course trains versatile dancers through a broad curriculum of dance styles and techniques to ensure students graduate with the adaptability to work across genres in the professional dance sector.
MA/MFA Teaching and Coaching the Speaking Voice & MA/MFA Teaching and Coaching Actors Movement
Our MA/MFA Teaching and Coaching the Speaking Voice and MA/MFA Teaching and Coaching Actors’ Movemement courses are post-grad courses for individuals who are passionate about teaching in drama schools and universities, as well as coaching professional actors. These courses give students the skills and experience they need to teach the next generation of performers.
Each course at Italia Conti combines practical training with theoretical study, ensuring students graduate as well-rounded professionals.
Our Admissions Process
Admission into our performing arts courses will usually involve an application, an audition and an interview. We are looking for students who can showcase their skills and passion but who we also feel have room to grow.
Not only are we looking for ability, but we’re also looking for commitment, so we can be sure you’ll make the absolute most of our courses.
Italia Conti Performing Arts University: Our History
Founded in 1911, we are the oldest performing arts school in the UK. Our alumni include some of the biggest names in film, TV and theatre, who are proof of our high standards and expert training.
Over the years we have continually adapted to meet the changing needs of the performing arts industry. We constantly review our course content and switch up our teaching panels, to ensure our courses reflect the current industry and its ever-evolving standards.
Why Choose Us?
We’re much more than a performing arts university, we’re a stepping stone on your path towards a successful career in this exciting industry.
From our rich and renowned history to our modern approach to teaching, Italia Conti’s education is simultaneously rooted in tradition and turned toward the future. Our students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, expert and experienced course leaders and ongoing networking opportunities. Regular performances, workshops and showcases ensure our students graduate with the practical experience they need.
Whether you want to do, teach, coach or create, our courses are your first step.
By Train
- The nearest train station is Woking
- Woking Station is a 3-minute walk from the Station to our building
- Journey time from London Waterloo – 25 minutes
By Car
- Located just outside the M25
- Easily accessible by car from the M25, A3 or M4
- Journey time to central London is approx.. 1 hr (traffic dependant)
Car Parking
- Car park adjacent to our new site
- Complimentary visitor parking is available on request
Italia Conti,
2 Henry Plaza,
Victoria Way,
Woking,
Surrey,
GU21 6BU
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