About Us

Central stands at the forefront of training and research in the Dramatic Arts. Graduate Employment statistics are amongst the highest in the sector and with our research recently being assessed as ‘World Leading’ and marked as ‘Gold’ in the recent Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Central is unique in the realm of drama conservatoires. Central is also the third ranked university in The Complete Universities Guide for Arts, Drama & Music in 2021. 

Whilst our actors win many of the most coveted awards, worldwide, and frequent accolades in the media, a broad range of industry organisations rank Central as the gold standard in leadership of technical and design work. So too, Central continues as a pioneering force in the application of dramatic skills in many social contexts.

Our facilities, based a mere 10 minutes from the West End are widely regarded to be exemplary with dedicated workshops for costume, props and lighting as well as impressive training theatres where students from both the acting and technical courses produce public productions of the highest standard. Central is currently undergoing major development to create a brand new series of rehearsal and performance space.