"Lamda" redirects here. For the greek letter, see Lambda.
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), founded 1861, is a leading Britishdrama school in west London.
Henry Wylde founded the London Academy of Music in 1867 and was Prinpical there.
Since 2003, LAMDA has occupied a building near Hammersmith, previously used by the Royal Ballet School. In addition, it owns the MacOwan Theatre, a performing space located in Kensington.
As well as being a member of the United Kingdom's national Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, the academy's largest programs, in acting, stage management and theatre technical work, are accredited through the University of Kent. It also offers courses for directors and drama teachers. Additionally, the conservatory conducts the LAMDA examinations and medals, acting qualifications for school students.
LAMDA's president is Timothy West and its principal is Peter James.
