Audition Process (UK/International)

​After we have received and processed your application via UCAS [UK/International applicants] or direct to LAMDA [US Applicants], 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 you receive the email to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape. 

For your self-tape you should perform two contrasting monologues from a play or script of your choice. One monologue should be a maximum of 3 minutes and one monologue a maximum of two minutes, please do not exceed this time. One of your monologues must be from LAMDA's Classical Monologue List. Your second monologue should be a contemporary speech of your choice. 

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 able to provide feedback on self-tapes.  

The LAMDA UK audition process has three potential stages. If you are successful with your self-tape you will be invited to attend an in-person workshop audition. These workshops will take place in London and regional venues in Newcastle, Manchester and Belfast.

We will tell you more about the workshops/recalls when we send you your results. 

You will either be invited to a second in-person workshop audition then potentially a final recall in person. 

An extra fee will apply for a final recall but there is no additional charge for the workshop audition.  You may be eligible for some financial assistance towards your final recall please click here to see if you qualify. 

Audition Adjustments 

At LAMDA, we are committed to ensuring that our audition process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or any other additional needs that may require adjustments during your audition, we are here to support you. 

To discuss how we can best accommodate your needs, please get in touch with Mya Chopra-McFarlane, our Disability Coordinator, at [email protected]  

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 (made directly to LAMDA through our website), 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 you receive the Admission's team email to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape. 

You will have 14 days from the date you receive the email to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape. 

For your self-tape you should perform two contrasting monologues from a play or script of your choice. One monologue should be a maximum of 3 minutes and one monologue a maximum of two minutes, please do not exceed this time. One of your monologues must be from LAMDA's Classical Monologue List. Your second monologue should be a contemporary speech of your choice. 

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 able to provide feedback on self-tapes.  

The LAMDA UK audition process has three potential stages.  If you are successful with your self-tape you will be invited to attend an in-person workshop audition.  These workshops will take place in London and regional venues in Newcastle, Manchester and Belfast.

We will tell you more about the workshops/recalls when we send you your results. 

You will either be invited to a second in-person workshop audition then potentially a final recall in person. 

An extra fee will apply for a final recall but there is no additional charge for the workshop audition.  You may be eligible for some financial assistance towards your final recall please click here to see if you qualify. 

Audition Adjustments 

At LAMDA, we are committed to ensuring that our audition process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or any other additional needs that may require adjustments during your audition, we are here to support you. 

To discuss how we can best accommodate your needs, please get in touch with Mya Chopra-McFarlane, our Disability Coordinator, at [email protected]  

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

For your self-tape you should perform two contrasting classical monologues from a play or script of your choice. One monologue should be a maximum of 3 minutes and one monologue a maximum of two minutes, please do not exceed this time. One of your monologues must be from LAMDA's Classical Monologue List. Your second monologue should be a classical speech of your choice. 

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.  

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 you receive the Admission's team email to send LAMDA 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.  

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 able to provide feedback on self-tapes.  

The LAMDA UK audition process has three potential stages.  If you are successful with your self-tape you will be invited to attend an in-person workshop audition.  These workshops will take place in London and regional venues in Newcastle, Manchester and Belfast.

We will tell you more about the workshops/recalls when we send you your results. 

You will either be invited to a second in-person workshop audition then potentially a final recall in person. 

An extra fee will apply for a final recall but there is no additional charge for the workshop audition.  You may be eligible for some financial assistance towards your final recall please click here to see if you qualify. 

Audition Adjustments 

At LAMDA, we are committed to ensuring that our audition process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or any other additional needs that may require adjustments during your audition, we are here to support you. 

To discuss how we can best accommodate your needs, please get in touch with Mya Chopra-McFarlane, our Disability Coordinator, at [email protected]  

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

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 you receive the Admission's team email to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape. 

For your self-tape you should perform:  

• Two contrasting Musical Theatre songs. We suggest you perform with music accompaniment where possible, as it provides a better reflection of your vocal and interpretative abilities. If live accompaniment is not available, you may use a backing track. Only if neither option is accessible should you perform unaccompanied. When recording please ensure that your voice can be heard above the accompaniment.
• A video introduction personal statement lasting 3 minutes maximum where you can:  
• Tell us a bit about yourself  
• Discuss your relationship and experience with Musical Theatre  
• 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.  

Depending on your level of dance experience, you may be asked to submit a follow-up self-tape demonstrating your dance ability. Recalls for the Musical Theatre course are held in person in London. To avoid unnecessary travel at your own expense, we assess applicants’ basic dance ability in advance before confirming a recall invitation.

If you are unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage we will delete all links to your self-tape. Unfortunately, we are not 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. 

We will let you know if we would like to see you for a final recall. This will take place in-person. An extra fee will apply. 

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.  

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 

Audition Adjustments 

At LAMDA, we are committed to ensuring that our audition process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or any other additional needs that may require adjustments during your audition, we are here to support you. 

To discuss how we can best accommodate your needs, please get in touch with Mya Chopra-McFarlane, our Disability Coordinator, at [email protected]  

After we have received and processed your application via UCAS [UK/International applicants] or direct to LAMDA [US Applicants], 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 you receive the email to send LAMDA a link to your self-tape. 

For your self-tape you should perform two contrasting monologues from a play or script of your choice. One monologue should be a maximum of 3 minutes and one monologue a maximum of two minutes, please do not exceed this time. One of your monologues must be from LAMDA's Classical Monologue List. Your second monologue should be a contemporary speech of your choice. 

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 able to provide feedback on self-tapes.  

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

We will let you know if we would like to see you for a final recall. This will take place in-person. An extra fee will apply, but please click here to see if you qualify for a free recall audition. 

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.   

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