Auditioning for Drama School
Location
Online via Zoom
Course fee
£125
Course length
3 consecutive evenings
Entry requirements
No experience required
Course dates
13 – 15 October 2026
24 – 26 November 2026
26 – 28 January 2027
See booking links for each date below
Preparation
Ahead of this course, participants will need to select and become familiar with a 2 minute contemporary monologue.
Get ready for your drama school audition . Book now.
| October 2026 | November 2026 | January 2027 | |
| Dates | Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026 | Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026 | Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January 2027 |
| Times | 6pm – 9pm each day | 6pm – 9pm each day | 6pm – 9pm each day |
| Booking closes | Tuesday 6 October at 11:59pm (BST) | Tuesday 17 November at 11:59pm (GMT) | Tuesday 19 January at 11:59pm (GMT) |
| Course fee | £125 | £125 | £125 |
About the course
Explore how to select, prepare and perform monologues with this online course, designed for anyone auditioning for drama school.
Working with an expert LAMDA tutor, you’ll learn techniques and approaches which will support you through your audition process.
You’ll leave the course feeling able to approach monologue preparation with independence and confidence.
Please note, this course is designed to introduce you to audition techniques and does not guarantee you a place on a drama school programme.
What will I learn?
During your time on the course, you will:
Explore self-taping technique
Discover how to handle nerves and make an impact in the audition room
Understand how to select, prepare and perform an audition monologue
This course focuses not just on the technical and creative work involved in preparing for auditions, but also on the ways in which you can deal with your nerves, so that the process is not only productive, but enjoyable!
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for you whatever your experience of acting or performing. You’ll get the most out of this course if you’re currently preparing for drama school auditions.
We encourage applications from prospective students of all ages to this course, and we will endeavour to place students in pairs and groups where they’re working with others of a similar age.
Please note that this course aims to equip students with the skills to work independently on monologue preparation. Sessions are interactive and practical, but you will not be called upon to perform or workshop audition pieces.
This is a mixed level course, meaning participants will have a range of experiences.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Frequently asked questions
Need to ask a question? View our FAQ’s page or contact our Short Courses team on [email protected]
This course will be led by Laoise Sweeney, former Lead Practitioner for LAMDA’s Short Courses. Laoise is also an actor, teacher and LAMDA alum who has worked in TV, theatre and audio.
Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate.
This course is for participants aged 16+. Please note there will be learners of all age groups on this course.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Short Courses team on [email protected]
Apply for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £125
Application Fee: None
When applying to this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book Now’ on this page to begin your application.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you’re not eligible for this course, you’ll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you’d like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
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