How To Apply

Applications for entry in September 2021 are now open and will close at midnight on 31 May 2021. We advise you to apply as early as possible. If you do so before midnight on 30th November, you can take advantage of our early bird audition fee offer. 

The only way to apply is online via our website. 

First Round and First Recall auditions will be via self-tape. It is the School’s intention to hold Second Recall auditions in person at the School. 

Please follow the instructions below regarding submitting your First Round audition with your application. Click here to view the full application guidance. 

Submitting your First Round self-tape with your application

 1. You will need to film and submit two speeches of no more than 2 minutes each. The speeches are of your choosing, but if you would like to take one of our suggestions for your classical speech, please click here to view the list. 

• • A classical speech from the 16th or 17th century. This can be Shakespeare or any other writer from that period; for example, John Ford, Ben Jonson, Mary Pix, Christopher Marlowe, Aphra Benn. 
  • A contrasting (a different subject, theme or emotion) speech from a 20th or 21st century play.

2. Film a close up of your face introducing yourself (be quite brief – state your name, age, the course(s) you are applying for and the names of your speeches) and then change position by moving back from camera to a waist up shot and do the two pieces. Your eyeline should be to the side of the camera.

3. Then move closer to the camera again and answer the following question:

Choose a moment from a play or film which really impacted on you emotionally and tell us about it. How did you feel? (2 minutes)

4. Upload your audition video to Vimeo/YouTube. Copy and paste the link into the indicated field on the application form. Please also include the names of your speeches in the indicated fields on the application form. 

General advice on your online audition

• • Watch the short film clip offering advice and tips on recording your audition video here.
  • Stand away from the background which should be plain and not distracting.
  • Pick a quiet room with some space to move and no background noise.
  • Be aware of your distance from the camera/mic and speak up (project) when further away.
  • Make sure the room is bright and you can be seen clearly – lit from the front rather than above.
  • Do not place yourself in silhouette – be careful of windows.
  • Try and use a tripod – not handheld. If you don’t have a tripod, spend a bit of time experimenting to ensure that your smartphone is secure. 
  • Avoid props, costume and make up. We are interested in you and your ability.
  • You can film your self-tape either in one continuous take or, if you prefer, you can film the monologues and the answer to the question separately and then edit the videos together.
  • Please ensure that you check the video for any audio issues etc before you upload the link to the application form.
  • Please also ensure that the settings are not set to “private” and that there is no expiration date on the video. 

Please allow up to 4 weeks for us to get back to you regarding the outcome of your First Round audition. 

If your First Round audition is successful, we will invite you to submit a First Recall audition and instructions on what you will need to prepare and the deadline for submission will be e-mailed to you. 

If your First Recall audition is not successful, we will contact you to let you know when you will be able to call the School to obtain feedback on your audition from the Admissions Administrator.