Welcome to The Bowden Academy of Dramatic Arts, an unique opportunity for young people from age 4+ to experience the fun and discipline of performance training.

BADA offers termly classes, private coaching, the chance to gain a nationally accredited Arts Award and also coaching for the LAMDA Speech, Drama and Performance examinations.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the multi disciplines of acting, singing and movement taught by seasoned professionals with a combined 23 years extensive experience of performing in National and West End Theatres. 

As well as being the Principal of BADA as a volunteer, James is the Head of Drama at Poole Grammar School.

BADA provides consultations on how to progress into professional acting from drama school training to finding an agent and audition technique.