DofE Gold Residential
Professional Performing Arts & Film Residentials
Based in Cranleigh, Surrey | Open to young people from across the UK
Complete your DofE Gold Residential through a week of professional performing arts or film training with In2Drama.
Stay with us, train with experienced industry professionals, meet new people and take part in a full residential experience designed around your interests.
You don't need to live locally. Come and board with us.
✔ Approved DofE Gold Award Provider
✔ Choice Of Two In2Drama Academies
✔ Safe & Supportive Residential Care
✔ Industry Professional Tutors
Make Your DofE Gold Residential About Something You Love
Professional Performing Arts Training
Take part in acting, singing, dance, or film production masterclasses led by experienced industry professionals.
Safe Residential Boarding Experience
Stay at Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning Centre with supervised evening activities and experienced Houseparents.
Build Confidence & Independence
Develop teamwork, communication skills, resilience, and independence while meeting new people in a supportive environment.
An inspiring residential experience combining performing arts, creativity, and personal development.
2027 DofE Gold Residential Opportunities
Choose from a range of In2Drama programmes in 2027, combining specialist training with residential boarding.
🎭 Easter Musical Theatre Academy
30 March – 2 April 2027
Ages 12–21
Cranleigh, Surrey
Spend your Easter developing your skills in Musical Theatre through professional training in acting, singing, movement and performance.
Work with experienced industry professionals and fellow young performers in an intensive, collaborative environment.
Boarding available.
☀️ Summer Academy
26–30 July 2027
Ages 11–21
Cranleigh, Surrey
Our flagship summer performing arts experience brings together professional training, creative collaboration and residential life.
Across five days, you'll take part in masterclasses covering areas such as acting, singing, movement and film & TV production, working with experienced industry professionals.
And when the training day finishes, the experience continues.
With boarding available, evenings can include activities, social time, group challenges and opportunities to relax with the other young people attending.
Train during the day. Make friends in the evening. Experience a full week away.
🎬 Film in a Week — Easter
30 March – 2 April 2027
Ages 11–21
Cranleigh, Surrey
Go behind the camera and discover what it takes to create a film from script to screen.
You'll work as part of a production team, developing practical experience across acting, directing, filming and production while creating a completed short film.
Boarding available.
🎬 Film in a Week — Summer
2–6 August 2027
Ages 11–21
Cranleigh, Surrey
Spend a full week creating a film from script to screen.
Develop your skills in front of and behind the camera while working collaboratively with other young creatives and experienced industry professionals.
You'll experience different parts of the filmmaking process, from performance and directing to filming, production and editing.
Boarding available.
🎭 Musical Theatre Academy — Summer
2–6 August 2027
Ages 12–21
Cranleigh, Surrey
A specialist week for young performers who want to develop their skills in Musical Theatre.
Work on acting, singing, movement and performance while learning from experienced industry professionals and collaborating with other young performers.
Boarding available.
You Don't Have to Live Locally
In2Drama is based in Cranleigh, Surrey, but our residential programmes are designed to welcome young people from much further afield.
With our boarding option, you can travel to Surrey, stay with your group and experience a full week of professional training and residential activities.
So whether you're from Surrey, London, Hampshire, Sussex, Somerset or further afield, you can come and join us.
Travel to In2Drama. Stay with us. Train with professionals. Meet new people.
More Than a Training Course
What You'll Take Away
A Full Residential Experience
The training is only part of the experience.
During the day, you'll be immersed in your chosen programme, working with industry professionals and developing practical skills.
In the evening, you'll have time to step away from the training, take part in activities, spend time with your group and enjoy the residential environment.
The aim is to create a week that combines professional development, creativity, independence, teamwork and fun.
During the Day
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Professional performing arts training
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Acting and performance
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Singing and movement
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Film and TV production
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Practical filmmaking
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Industry masterclasses
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Group creative projects
In the Evening
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Group activities
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Team challenges
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Social time
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Outdoor activities
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Time to relax with your group
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Supervised residential activities
One week. New skills. New experiences. New people.
A residential experience can be about much more than completing a section of your DofE.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Develop your confidence
Work in new environments and take on challenges alongside people you've only just met.
Build teamwork skills
Collaborate on performances, productions and group activities.
Become more independent
Spend time away from home while being supported by an experienced residential team.
Develop your creative skills
Learn practical techniques from professionals working in performing arts and film.
Meet other young creatives
Connect with people who share your interests and ambitions.
Create lasting memories
Experience a full week of training, activities and life away from your normal routine.
I just wanted to say how much Johnny enjoyed In2Drama club. He loved working behind the scenes with Max and was really drawn in by the various artists who came to teach. It’s not easy to keep Johnny engaged in a club, but he was - ‘definitely going back next year, Momom!’ So, thank you In2Drama for a top-class summer club.