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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama attracts the best creative talent from across the globe. As Wales’ national conservatoire, we fire imagination and drive innovation, offering training to more than 800 actors, musicians, designers, technicians and arts managers from more than 40 countries. The College presents hundreds of events a year, from orchestral concerts and recitals to drama, opera, jazz, new music and musical theatre, performed by our students and a diverse array of world-class artists from around the globe.

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama attracts the best creative talent from across the globe. As Wales’ national conservatoire, we fire imagination and drive innovation, offering training to more than 900 actors, musicians, designers, technicians and arts managers from more than 40 countries.

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama attracts the best creative talent from across the globe. As Wales’ national conservatoire, we fire imagination…

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MFA drama courses in the UK | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Develop your craft with RWCMD’s MFA acting & drama training. Two-year intensive, industry-linked course in Cardiff, Wales. Small, expert-led classes.

MFA acting & drama training UK – industry-focused postgraduate courses

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Meet our staff A-Z

Chris Sutton

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Rhian Langham

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Helen Rowland

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Desmond Clifford

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Bridie Doyle Roberts

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News

£2 million Foyle Foundation legacy gift as RWCMD begins work to transform heritage Old Library

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has been awarded a £2 million legacy gift from The Foyle Foundation and has received planning permission to continue its reimagining of Cardiff’s Old Library building.

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has been awarded a £2 million legacy gift from The Foyle Foundation and has received planning permission to…

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£2 million Foyle Foundation legacy gift as RWCMD begins work to…

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Ali de Souza

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Roots of Qawwali UK Tour 2026

Qawwali World presents the Roots of Qawwali UK Tour 2026 featuring the mesmerising virtuoso - Chand Ali Khan and ensemble - Live in Concert

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In memory of David Jackson OBE

It is with huge sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, David Jackson.

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