WHAT TO PREPARE

Candidates are asked to present: 

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000 
• One speech in verse (not prose) written prior to 1800 
• One creative response 

Please note that both speeches must: 

• Last no longer than two minutes each 
• Be from published plays
• Involve a character close to your own age 
• Be performed in your own accent 
• May be in any gender 

For the creative response, you will have the choice to select one article from the articles provided below, to inspire a creative response. Your piece can take any form you like, but it must be performance-based and include you as a performer. It should last no longer than 1½ minutes.

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

Candidates are asked to present: 

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000 
• Two contrasting songs 
• One creative response 

Please note that the speech should: 

• Last no longer than two minutes 
• Be from a published play
• Involve a character close to your own age 
• Be performed in your own accent 
• May be in any gender 

Please note that songs: 

• Must allow you to show two contrasting vocal approaches
• Can either both be from musicals or one can be from a musical and one from a genre of your choice 
• Be performed in the key in which the music is written
• Give you the opportunity to act through them 
• Not be from the classical repertoire (this includes opera) 
• Must last no longer than three minutes each 

For the creative response, you will have the choice to select one article from the articles provided below, to inspire a creative response. Your piece can take any form you like, but it must be performance-based and include you as a performer. It should last no longer than 1½ minutes.

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

Candidates are asked to present: 

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000 
• One speech in verse (not prose) from a play written before 1800  
• Physical Storytelling exercise (digital auditions only) 

Please note that both speeches must: 

• Last no longer than two minutes each  
• Be from published plays
• Involve a character close to your own age 
• Be performed in your own accent 
• May be in any gender 

For in-person auditions, you may be asked to perform your speeches again as part of a redirection exercise set by the panellist. There is nothing to prepare in advance. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

For digital auditions, instructions for the Physical Storytelling exercise can be found in the audition handbook below. Please be aware that there is not a right or wrong way to perform this task, we are interested in how you use your body to tell a story. The piece should be no more than 2 minutes long. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

Candidates are asked to present: 

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000 
• One speech in verse (not prose) from a play written before 1800 
• Two contrasting instrumental pieces on any instruments of your choice 
• Physical Storytelling exercise (digital auditions only) 

Please note that both speeches must: 

• Last no longer than two minutes each  
• Be from published plays
• Involve a character close to your own age 
• Be performed in your own accent 
• May be in any gender 

Please note that the instrumental pieces should: 

• Reflect your technical capacity and current ability level 
• Last no longer than four minutes combined. You may make cuts if necessary to keep within the time restraints 
• May be performed on the same instrument or two different instruments 
• May be from any genre of your choosing  
• May be performed with or without accompaniment 

Please note that for the purposes of this audition, the voice is not considered an instrument. 

For in-person auditions, you may be asked to perform your speeches again as part of a redirection exercise set by the panellist. There is nothing to prepare in advance.

The instrumental pieces are submitted online, and you will not be required to bring your instrument to your in-person audition. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below.

For digital auditions, instructions for the Physical Storytelling exercise can be found in the audition handbook below. Please be aware that there is not a right or wrong way to perform this task, we are interested in how you use your body to tell a story. The piece should be no more than 2 minutes long. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below.

Candidates are asked to present: 

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000 
• One speech in verse (not prose) from a play written before 1800 
• Two contrasting songs 
• One dance routine  

Please note that both speeches must: 

• Last no longer than two minutes each  
• Be from published plays 
• Involve a character close to your own age 
• Be performed in your own accent 
• May be in any gender 

Please note that songs: 

• Must allow you to show two contrasting vocal approaches
• Can either both be from musicals or one can be from a musical and one from a genre of your choice 
• Give you the opportunity to act through them 
• Must last no longer than three minutes each

For in–person auditions, you will participate in a dance workshop in which you will learn and perform a short routine. There is nothing to prepare in advance.

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

For digital auditions, you will be asked to submit a self-tape where you perform a short dance routine and two technical exercises. Instruction and choreography will be sent on application, and the required routine will take into consideration that you may have limited space to perform. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

Candidates will be invited to attend an audition and interview with the course leaders at which you will present pre-prepared piano pieces and discuss your interests, influences and previous experience. More information will be provided once your application has been received. 

Candidates are asked to prepare:

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000
• One speech in verse (not prose)
• Physical Storytelling exercise (digital auditions only)  

Please note that both speeches must:

• Last no longer than two minutes each
• Be from published plays
• Involve a character close to your own age
• Be performed in your own accent
• May be in any gender 

For in-person auditions, you will participate in a Movement and Improvisation workshop at your audition. If you are recalled, you will participate in a Storytelling workshop and an interview. There is nothing to prepare in advance. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below.

For digital auditions, instructions for the Physical Storytelling exercise can be found in the audition handbook below. Please be aware that there is not a right or wrong way to perform this task, we are interested in how you use your body to tell a story. The piece should be no more than 2 minutes long.

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below. 

Candidates are asked to prepare:

• One speech in prose from a play written after 2000
• One speech in verse (not prose) from a play written before 1800
• Two contrasting songs

Please note that both speeches must:

• Last no longer than two minutes each
• Be from a published play
• Involve a character close to your own age
• Be performed in your own accent
• May be in any gender 

Please note that songs:

• Must demonstrate two contrasting vocal approaches
• Can either both be from musicals or one can be from a musical and one from a genre of your choice
• Give you the opportunity to act through them
• Be performed in the key in which the music is written (the accompanist will not transpose into a different key should you be recalled)
• Must last no longer than three minutes each

For online auditions, you will also be asked to submit a self-tape where you perform a short dance routine and technical exercise. Instruction and choreography will be sent on application, and the required routine will take into consideration that you may have limited space to perform. 

For in-person auditions, if you are recalled, you will participate in an Acting through Song and Dance workshop and an interview. There is nothing to prepare in advance. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below.

For digital auditions, you will be asked to submit a self-tape where you perform a short dance routine and two technical exercises. Instruction and choreography will be sent on application, and the required routine will take into consideration that you may have limited space to perform. 

Full details of what to prepare can be found in the audition handbook below.

Candidates will be invited for an audition where you will be asked to perform two pieces that you have prepared; one classical and one musical theatre piece. You will then be asked to sight-read a piece of music and coach a singer.  

The audition will conclude with a short interview with the course leader, where you will have the opportunity to discuss previous experience and any questions you may have about the course. 

More information will be provided upon application.