Federation of Drama Schools Insight Day
19 October 2026
Event details
Want to find out more about the UK’s top drama schools and training for careers in the creative arts? We are delighted to be hosting our fourth Federation of Drama Schools Insight Day for the South Coast on Monday 19 October 2026 at Mayflower Studios.
This is a fantastic FREE event for students to gain insight into training opportunities with drama schools and conservatoires as well as learning about auditions, self-tapes and life as a student at a top UK drama school. Last year we were thrilled to host 15 drama schools and conservatoires from the Federation, and we were lucky enough to have 341 students join us from across 11 schools and colleges for an inspiring day.
Key details
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Morning slot: 9.45am – 12.45pm (arrivals 9.30am)
Afternoon slot: 1.30pm – 4.30pm (arrivals 1.15pm)
Location: Mayflower Studios
This free event is exclusively for sixth forms and colleges on the South Coast, however group booking is required.
There are three different pathways to choose from at the point of booking: Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance. Each pathway will enable students to take part in a practical workshop from a drama school, a panel discussion and the opportunity to meet drama schools at our Training Fair marketplace.
If you are bringing a cohort of students across three pathways, you will need to provide a staff member to accompany each cohort as they will be split up around the building into their activities.
Please note that there will be filming and photography throughout this event.
Venue
Mayflower Studios
Price
This event is free
Age range
16 – 19
Participant quotes
Hearing directly from the different training centres in the talk and speaking to them in the exhibition was really supportive and helped our students confirm their progression plans for applications.
Attending teacher, Federation of Drama Schools Insights Day 2025
My students gained a lot of confidence in the LAMDA workshop and learnt a new acting technique. The drama schools represented were all incredibly helpful and spent time with our students. The panel talk was invaluable, lots of hints and tips as well as outstanding advice.
Attending teacher, Federation of Drama Schools Insights Day 2024
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