ETA Academy
ETA Academy
The home of performer training at Essex Theatre Arts.
We train performers the way theatre is made: with rigour, ambition and a genuine connection to professional practice. Whether you're preparing for drama school, developing your craft or returning to performance, ETA Academy offers a training home built around you.
Why train with ETA?
Conservatoire experience in Essex
Led by educators and practitioners from the UK's leading drama schools and professional theatre industry.
Professional rehearsal room standards
Train the way productions are made, not simply how classes are taught.
Acting comes first
Musical theatre training rooted in truthful acting, vocal technique and performance.
Industry-focused development
Audition preparation, acting through song, ensemble work and professional practice.
Choose your training path.
Foundation Programme
A full-time intensive programme for performers preparing for vocational drama school and careers in musical theatre. Curriculum covers Acting, Singing, Dance, Acting Through Song, Performance Projects and Industry Auditions.
Full-time · One academic year · Drama school preparation
Launching soon — register now to be first to hear.
Saturday School
Weekly musical theatre training for Juniors, Inters and Seniors. Three disciplines — Acting, Singing and Dance — taught to conservatoire standards in a structured, supportive environment.
Weekly · Saturday · Juniors · Inters · Seniors
Sunday Sessions
Specialist training days focusing on Acting Through Song, Musical Direction, Dance styles, Repertoire and guest practitioners. A deeper dive into specific disciplines alongside working performers.
Monthly · Sunday · Specialist focus
Launching soon — register now to be first to hear.
Short Courses
Summer intensives, masterclasses, audition preparation and Acting Through Song workshops throughout the year. Short, practical training with immediate impact.
Year-round · Summer intensives · Masterclasses · Audition prep
Ready to train with ETA?
Get in touch and we'll help you find the right programme.