Preparing a Classical Monologue
Location
Online via Zoom
Course fee
£45
Entry requirements
See entry requirements below
Ages 21+
Course dates
Monday 7 December 2026
Monday 18 January 2027
Course times
1 evening
6pm – 9pm (GMT)
Booking deadlines
Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 11:59pm (GMT)
Thursday 7 January 2027 at 11:59pm (GMT)
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About the course
Explore how to select, prepare and perform classical monologues with this online course, designed for anyone preparing a classical monologue for drama school auditions.
Working with an expert LAMDA tutor, you’ll learn techniques and approaches to classical text which will demystify the language and support you through your audition process.
You’ll leave the course feeling confident in your ability to approach classical monologue preparation with independence and confidence.
What will I learn?
During your time on the course, you will:
- Understand how to select, prepare and perform a classical audition monologue.
- Learn how to unlock the meaning in classical text.
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.
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.
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.
This is a mixed level course, and is designed for participants with significant acting experience.
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].
The tutor is to be confirmed. 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: £45
Application Fee: None
Payment
When booking for this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book Now’ on this page to begin your booking.
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 booking 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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