Student Information

Fees

These are payable in advance each term. A deposit must be paid before the course begins and this is set against payment of the final term's fees. Fees for 2009/2010 are as follows:

The Two Year Professional Acting Course: £1550 per term (deposit £550). One Year Postgraduate/Post Experience Acting Course: £1750 per term (deposit £550). Fees are payable in advance each term. A deposit must be paid before the course begins and this is set against payment of the final term's fees (term 3 for the one year course/term 6 for the two year course).

The fees for the 2nd year and Postgraduate students include a season of plays in London theatres. However you will need to set aside money for your own personal career launch. You will need to pay for your own photographs, an entry in The Spotlight Casting Directory, your CV, letters to agents and showcase costs. You will receive detailed guidance on this during the course. The total costs will include £275 which must be paid directly to The Bridge by 1st January 2010. This amount is used to pay for the hire and catering at The Criterion Theatre, the advertisement of the showcase in The Stage publication and the composite photograph, which is distributed to agents, directors and all potential employers.

The Bridge is a non-profit making educational charity and charges only the basic cost of training to the students.

Grants and Financial Assistance

We are able to advise you at audition about grants, grant-making bodies, charitable trusts, awards, sponsorship and other ways in which you can support your training.

For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.

The company will also advise you about employment that can enable you to support yourself while training.

It is very important that you consult us about finance rather than assuming that the cost of training will be prohibitive.

Accommodation

The company will provide you with information about accommodation in London. Successful candidates are given support in looking for a place to live as you need to have a settled base in order to concentrate on your training