Richard Dale Theatre School
Independent Theatre School · Exeter

Where  Triple Threat
Performers  Are  Made.

Professional training in acting, singing & dancing — led by industry experts and West End professionals in the heart of Exeter.

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About the School

Passion-Driven.
Industry-Led.

Richard Dale Theatre School is a professional independent stage school — not a franchise — specialising in triple threat training across acting, singing, and dancing.

With over 120 students drawn from schools across the South West, we maintain intentionally small class sizes. No babysitting. No tea breaks. Just serious craft.

Each year we bring West End performers directly into the studio — giving students firsthand access to working industry professionals from shows including Mamma Mia and Newsies.

Patrons of the School
Anthony Drewe & Judi Spiers
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The Training

Three Disciplines.
One Performer.

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Acting

From scene study to audition technique, students develop the emotional truth and technical skill to inhabit any role convincingly on stage or screen.

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Singing

Vocal development rooted in musical theatre repertoire — belt, mix, and classical styles explored with care for each student's individual voice.

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Dancing

Technique across contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre styles, building the physical command demanded by top drama schools.

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The Course

Find Your Year Group

Juniors

Junior Company

School Years 4, 5 & 6
📅Every Monday
🕐4:50 PM – 6:30 PM
100 minutes
📍 Exeter College Dance Studio
Interfoundation

Interfoundation

School Years 7 & 8
📅Every Monday
🕐5:50 PM – 7:50 PM
120 minutes
📍 Exeter College Dance Studio
Intermediates

Intermediate Company

School Years 9, 10 & 11
📅Every Tuesday
🕐5:15 PM – 8:15 PM
180 minutes
📍 Exeter College Dance Studio
Seniors

Senior Company

School Years 12 & 13
📅Every Tuesday
🕐5:15 PM – 8:15 PM
180 minutes
📍 Exeter College Dance Studio
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Summer School 2026

West End Training.
One Week.

An intensive five-day programme led by current industry professionals from London's West End. Students train in all three disciplines with performers working right now.

Acting, singing & dancing — all three
Taught by current West End performers
Industry insights and professional advice
Teachers from Mamma Mia & Newsies casts
Reserve Your Place

Summer School 2026

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Dates27–31 July 2026
Hours10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FocusTriple Threat
LocationExeter, Devon
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Alumni

Placed at the UK's Best

Our graduates have secured places at the most competitive drama schools in the country.

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Recent Highlights
Izzy & Lorenzo
Accepted into the prestigious
National Youth Theatre
Bronwyn
BA Degree at
Mountview Theatre School
Lily May
BA Degree at
Trinity Laban
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With Richard's extensive performing credits and an excellent understanding of 'triple' threat musical theatre vocational training, this is a wonderful opportunity for professional musical theatre training in the South West.

Chris HockingDeputy Principal & Director of Musical Theatre · Arts Educational School, London
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Guest Teachers

Direct from the West End

Working professionals deliver industry workshops — real insight, real connections.

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Luke Baker
Dean — Everybody's Talking About Jamie (West End)
Luke has delivered industry workshops directly to RDTS students, sharing his experience performing in one of the West End's most celebrated contemporary musicals and offering invaluable career guidance.
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Get in Touch

Ready to Begin?

Whether you're a prospective student, a parent with questions, or interested in our summer school — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location
Exeter College Dance Studio
Behind Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3SR