Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a specialized institution for performing arts in Swiss Cottage, within the London Borough of Camden. The building houses professional rehearsal rooms, studio stages, and teaching spaces designed for different aspects of theater training.

Elsie Fogerty founded the school in 1906 as the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art with a focus on voice education and performing arts. The institution later received its royal title and grew into one of the leading theater schools in the United Kingdom.

The institution carries a name that reflects its founding emphasis on voice and performance training, which continues to shape its teaching approach. Students regularly collaborate with professional companies and present their work in public performances that become part of London's theater landscape.

The school is accessible via Finchley Road in North London, situated in a residential area with several theater stages nearby. Visitors can attend public performances at the attached theater, though they should check the current program schedule in advance.

The Embassy Theatre inside the school serves both as a teaching space and a public stage where students present their final projects to real audiences. This dual use allows aspiring performers to work under realistic conditions while still in training.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1906

Founders: Elsie Fogerty

Operator: The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Part of: University of London

Address: Central School of Speech and Drama, 64 Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3HY

Phone: +442077228183

Email: enquiries@cssd.ac.uk

Website: https://cssd.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.54417,-0.17417

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37