LIFE AT IDSA

Identity School of Acting is an award-winning, part-time drama school based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Los Angeles and online.

Founded over 20 years ago, with a mission to disrupt the industry with a new, diverse generation of talent, IDSA is dedicated to preparing and producing stars across stage and screen. Our extensive training across movement, voice and text, and the wide breadth of disciplines that are integrated into our curriculum, enable students to develop their own distinctive voices and equip them for the professional world of dramatic arts.

Student Experience

Each year we welcome a diverse mix of performing artists who are united by two things; their inherent talent and their passion for acting. IDSA is not just training ground for ground-breaking talent, it’s also a community of dedicated performers who provide a supportive environment for personal growth, nurturing talent and forming life-long friendships.

Community

At IDSA we strive to offer our students an invaluable training experience that will prepare them for a professional career across television, theatre or screen. In addition to our carefully curated curriculum, we also offer master classes with accredited industry practitioners, free workshops, industry talks as well as, student surgery and pastoral care.

We offer intensive training via our physical schools based in London, Los Angeles, Manchester and Birmingham. For those who cannot access our physical premises – we offer online training, accessible to actors worldwide.

Faculty

Our students benefit from training by an accomplished faculty who are specialist performance teachers who are predominant practitioners in industry, with extensive links to industry. All tutors work with their students to explore a wide range of styles and techniques, specifically for theatre, TV and film.

Diversity & Equality

At IDSA we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion across all aspects of our training. We welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religious background, age or disability. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of diverse talent, and we celebrate our differences.