ABOUT BSA.
Welcome
Welcome to Bristol School of Acting, a drama school founded on the expertise of some of the UK's most experienced acting teachers.
Our mission is to re-imagine actor training for the 21st century and to train actors who are open and skilled; who bring their voice and identity to the work; and who are prepared for a sustainable career in today’s industry.
We look forward to welcoming you to BSA.
We offer actor training of the highest quality, taught by leading practitioners.
Our portfolio of courses, in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, is designed to take a radical look at how acting can respond to the challenges of the 21st century, whilst being rooted in conservatoire practice, knowledge and craft.
WHY BSA
BA (Hons)
ACTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN
Our three-year BA Acting for Stage and Screen is designed to be an 'acting company in training' at Tobacco Factory Theatres and is the first in the UK to be based in a working theatre,
DEGREE
BA (Hons)
ACTING FOR FILM, TV & NEW MEDIA
while the three-year BA Acting for Film, TV and New Media addresses the need to deliver professional, practical and industry-relevant training that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else.
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DEGREE
FOUNDATION
ACTING FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
and our partnership with The Actors’ Workshop Bristol has resulted in the one-year Cert HE Foundation Acting for Stage and Screen, which not only provides the skills that will enable students to go farther and faster on BA courses but has an enviable track record of getting 90% of its students into major drama schools.
FOUNDATION
Visit us
An Open Day is a great way to get a feel for life at Bristol School of Acting.
Visit us in Bristol, explore our training spaces, meet members of the BSA team and find out more about the school and our courses. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the training, ask questions and discover what studying and training at BSA is really like.
Whether you’re considering applying or simply want to find out more, we’d love to welcome you.