The Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts (W.A.D.A) is a wizarding school that provides education for young witches and wizards who seek a theatrical or performance career. Professor Herbert Beery began teaching at the Academy after leaving the post of Herbology teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Behind the scenes
W.A.D.A. is a reference to R.A.D.A (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) in London, England. Many of the stars of the Harry Potter films trained at R.A.D.A, including Ralph Fiennes, Kenneth Branagh, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, John Hurt, and Fiona Shaw.