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Discover the application process for 2023 entry

If you're looking to join us from September 2023, find out all about our application and audition process here. If you would like to apply for a short course, find out more information on 'How to Apply for a short course' here.

If you have any questions or need help along the way, let us know at [email protected]

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    The application process for all courses for 2023 entry

    The process
    1. Apply early

      Applicants are encouraged to apply early and consider the time required to apply for a Visa to study in the UK.

    2. Click 'Apply Now' on the course page

      Go to the web page which features the course you wish to apply to. Click on the 'Apply Now' button. You’ll then be directed to Quercus, our online application system.

    3. Fill in your application form and remember to save the form as you go

      Follow the steps to complete the application form. You can save it and come back at any point, just make sure you don’t miss the deadline! All application deadlines are listed on the course pages.

      You’ll be asked about your education and relevant experience and also (if relevant) when you’re available for an interview or audition (depending on your course).

    4. You will receive a confirmation email

      Once you’ve submitted your application you will be sent a confirmation email from our admissions team.

    5. If your application is successful, prepare for the audition or interview

      If you're applying for an acting course, prepare your self tape for the first round audition. 

      If you are applying for our Production & Technical Arts courses or our MA Directing course you will receive a confirmation email, and if your initial application is successful you will receive an invitation to interview.

    The Audition process, 2023/24 entry

    Update: Friday 31 March 2023

    From 24 March 2023 onwards, the application process for all courses that require an audition are now the same, regardless of the applicant's location. Applicants are required to submit an application form, followed by a self-tape for the first round audition and if successful, progress to an in-person recall audition at LAMDA in London. Further details are to be confirmed. Contact the Admissions team for more information.

    Audition and preparation requirements for each course

    Watch a video on the process here.

    Following your completion of the application form, we will process your application.

    There is no charge for your application.

    Should your application be successful we will invite you to an interview that will take place in person. In advance of your interview you may be asked to submit some portfolio material for review by the interviewer. 

    Here are some things you should be aware of: 

    • Once we have received and processed your application, we will contact you with an interview date 

    We are not able to provide feedback for interviews.

    Notification of results

    After you have had your interview, we will do our best to get you your result within three weeks. We will let you know if: 

    • We would like to offer you a place on the course 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    Applications for 2023/24 entry have now closed.

    Following your completion of the application form, we will process your application.

    Should your application be successful we will invite you to an interview that will take place in person. In advance of your interview you may be asked to submit some portfolio material for review by the interviewer. 

    Here are some things you should be aware of: 

    • Once we have received and processed your application, we will contact you with an interview date 

    We are not able to provide feedback for interviews.

    Notification of results

    After you have had your interview, we will do our best to get you your result within three weeks. We will let you know if: 

    • We would like to invite you back to the recall session

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    Once you've filled in the application form, we will send you a confirmation email.

    After we have received and processed your application, we will email you to tell you how to upload your self-tape, which is the first round audition. You will have 14 days from the date of submission to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape.

    • For your self-tape you should perform a monologue from a play or script of your choice. Monologue suggestions can be found here.
    • We recommend that for your first self-tape audition you perform a contemporary monologue, rather than a classical monologue.
    • You can edit the text of your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to form a longer monologue, make sure that it flows well as a whole. 
    • We like to see auditions that you have prepared without anyone else’s help or direction. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the text. 

    What happens next? 

    A member of our admissions team will check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems. 

    If everything is fine, they’ll send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once that member has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are successful and recalled we may need access your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results.

    You will either be invited to a second preliminary audition over Zoom or a final recall in person. The final recall will take place in person at LAMDA.

    Audition via Zoom 

    We may ask you to attend an audition over Zoom after your self-tape first round audition. If this happens, we’ll send you full details of what you can expect. 

    Recall audition 

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks in advance. An extra fee will apply, but please click here to see if you qualify for a free recall audition 

    Application notification and waitlisting

    After the recall audition, it will take around two to three weeks to get your result. We’ll let you know if: 

    • You’re successful and we’d like to offer you a place 
    • You’ve not been successful this time 
    • You have been waitlisted for a place on a course.

    Applications for 2023/24 entry have now closed.

    After we have received and processed your application, we will email you to tell you how to upload your self-tape, which is the first round audition. You will have 14 days from the date of submission to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape.

    • For your self-tape you should perform a monologue from a play or script of your choice. Monologue suggestions can be found here.
    • We recommend that for your first self-tape audition you perform a contemporary monologue, rather than a classical monologue.
    • You can edit the text of your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to form a longer monologue, make sure that it flows well as a whole. 
    • We like to see auditions that you have prepared without anyone else’s help or direction. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the text. 

    What happens next? 

    A member of our admissions team will check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems. 

    If everything is fine, they’ll send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once that member has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are successful and recalled we may need access your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results.

    You will either be invited to a second preliminary audition over Zoom or a final recall in person. The final recall will take place in person at LAMDA.

    Audition via Zoom 

    We may ask you to attend an audition over Zoom after your self-tape first round audition. If this happens, we’ll send you full details of what you can expect. 

    Recall audition 

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks in advance. An extra fee will apply, but please click here to see if you qualify for a free recall audition 

    Application notification and waitlisting

    After the recall audition, it will take around two to three weeks to get your result. We’ll let you know if: 

    • You’re successful and we’d like to offer you a place 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    • You have been waitlisted for a place on a course 

    After we have received and processed your application, we will email you to tell you how to upload your self-tape, which is the first round audition. You will have 14 days from the date of submission to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape.

    • For your self-tape you should perform a monologue from a play or script of your choice. Monologue suggestions can be found here.
    • We recommend that for your first self-tape audition you perform a contemporary monologue, rather than a classical monologue.
    • You can edit the text of your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to form a longer monologue, make sure that it flows well as a whole. 
    • We like to see auditions that you have prepared without anyone else’s help or direction. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the text. 

    What happens next? 

    A member of our admissions team will check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems. 

    If everything is fine, they’ll send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once that member has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are successful and recalled we may need access your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results.

    You will either be invited to a second preliminary audition over Zoom or a final recall in person. The final recall will take place in person at LAMDA.

    Audition via Zoom 

    We may ask you to attend an audition over Zoom after your self-tape first round audition. If this happens, we’ll send you full details of what you can expect. 

    Recall audition 

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks in advance. An extra fee will apply, but please click here to see if you qualify for a free recall audition 

    Application notification and waitlisting

    After the recall audition, it will take around two to three weeks to get your result. We’ll let you know if: 

    • You’re successful and we’d like to offer you a place 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    • You have been waitlisted for a place on a course 

    Your first audition will take the form of a self-tape.

    For your self-tape you should perform two monologues from your own choice of classical plays.

    If you’re successful you will be invited to a final recall over Zoom or in person for which there will be an additional cost. We will send you the full list of requirements for this ahead of your recall. 

    Here are some things you should be aware of: 

    • Once we have received and processed your application, we will get in touch to let you know how to upload your self-tape. You will have 14 days from the date of your submission to send us a link to your self-tape 

    • You can edit your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to form a longer monologue, make sure that it flows well as a whole. 

    • We like to see auditions that you have prepared without anyone else’s help. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the text. 

    What happens next?

    A member of our admissions team will access your video to check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems. 

    If everything is fine, they will send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once a member of the squad has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are recalled we may need access to your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results. 

    Recall audition

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks beforehand. 

    Notification of results

    After you have submitted your self-tape we will do our best to get your result within three weeks. We will let you know if; 

    • We would like to see you for a final recall. This will take place over via Zoom or in person. An extra fee will apply, but please click here to see if you qualify for a free recall audition 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    • If we think you may be better suited for a different course 

    Your first audition will take the form of a self-tape.

    For your self-tape you should perform two monologues from your own choice of classical plays.

    If you’re successful you will be invited to a final recall over Zoom for which there will be an additional cost. We will send you the full list of requirements for this ahead of your recall. 

    Here are some things you should be aware of: 

    • Once we have received and processed your application, we will get in touch to let you know how to upload your self-tape. You will have 14 days from the date of your submission to send us a link to your self-tape 

    • You can edit your monologue but make sure it makes sense as a stand-alone speech. For example, if you are combining two short pieces to form a longer monologue, make sure that it flows well as a whole. 

    • We like to see auditions that you have prepared without anyone else’s help. We want to see your character choices and interpretation of the text. 

    What happens next?

    A member of our admissions team will access your video to check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems. 

    If everything is fine, they will send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once a member of the squad has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are recalled we may need access to your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results. 

    Recall audition

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks beforehand. 

    Notification of results

    After you have submitted your self-tape we will do our best to get your result within three weeks. We will let you know if; 

    • We would like to see you for a final recall. This will take place over via Zoom. An extra fee will apply, but please click here to see if you qualify for a free recall audition 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    • If we think you may be better suited for a different course 

    After we have received and processed your application, we will email you to tell you how to upload your self-tape, which is the first round audition. You will have 14 days from the date of submission to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape.

    For your self-tape you should perform:

    • Two contrasting musical theatre songs (accompanied by backing track or pianist). 

    • A video introduction personal statement lasting 3 minutes maximum where you can:

    a) Tell us a bit about yourself

    b) Discuss your relationship with Musical Theatre

    c) Describe why you are interested in the course/why you want to perform Musical Theatre. 

    What happens next? 

    A member of our admissions team will check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems.

    If everything is fine, they’ll send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once that member has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are successful and recalled we may need access your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results.

    Recall audition 

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks in advance.

    Recalls will take place at LAMDA, in London, United Kingdom. Dates and further details are to be confirmed.

    The recall will take place in-person and will consist of two elements:

    • Group movement/dance workshop

    • Group voice workshop

    • Individual singing & acting auditions: applicants should prepare two songs as per their self-tape, and choose a duologue scene from a list that LAMDA will send in advance. They will perform this with a graduate. The panel will then provide redirection and work with the student on the duologue scene.

    Application notification and waitlisting

    After the recall audition, it will take around two to three weeks to get your result. We’ll let you know if: 

    • You’re successful and we’d like to offer you a place 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    • You have been waitlisted for a place on a course 

    After we have received and processed your application, we will email you to tell you how to upload your self-tape, which is the first round audition. You will have 14 days from the date of submission to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape.

    For your self-tape you should perform:

    • Two contrasting musical theatre songs (accompanied by backing track or pianist). 

    • A video introduction personal statement lasting 3 minutes maximum where you can:

    a) Tell us a bit about yourself

    b) Discuss your relationship with musical theatre

    c) Describe why you are interested in the course/why you want to perform Musical Theatre.

    What happens next? 

    A member of our admissions team will check that the link and password you provided both work. They will contact you if they find any problems.

    If everything is fine, they’ll send your video to a member of the audition squad to view. Once that member has reviewed and assessed your tape we will send you the result. 

    If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not be able to provide feedback on self-tapes. 

    If you are successful and recalled we may need access your self-tape later. We will tell you more about this when we send you your results.

    Recall audition 

    If you are offered a recall, we’ll send you the date of the recall audition, and all the details about what to expect, about two to three weeks in advance.

    Recalls will take place at LAMDA, in London, United Kingdom. Dates and further details are to be confirmed. 

    The recall will take place in-person and will consist of two elements:

    • Group movement/dance workshop

    • Group voice workshop

    • Individual singing & acting auditions: applicants should prepare two songs as per their self-tape, and choose a duologue scene from a list that LAMDA will send in advance. They will perform this with a graduate. The panel will then provide redirection and work with the student on the duologue scene.

    Application notification and waitlisting

    After the recall audition, it will take around two to three weeks to get your result. We’ll let you know if: 

    • You’re successful and we’d like to offer you a place 

    • You’ve not been successful this time 

    • You have been waitlisted for a place on a course 

    Further information

    We are striving to make our interviews, auditions and training accessible to all and we endeavour to support any access needs that you require in order to audition or interview for LAMDA. The best way for us to tailor your audition or interview to your needs is to add any detail or requests into your application form and we will strive to accommodate these.

    Equally if you require support completing your application form or have any questions, contact us via [email protected]

    Make sure you review our Terms and Conditions before submitting your application. Please note that LAMDA does not require references as part of your application.