Laine Theatre Arts

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Epsom, Surrey•Private

Program

Concentration

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Program Characteristics

No Prescreen

Audition Required

Interview Required

University App Required

Program Highlights

NOTABLE ALUMNI

•Victoria Beckham — fashion designer and Spice Girl

•Kerry Ellis — West End and Broadway star (Wicked, We Will Rock You)

•Ruthie Henshall — West End and Broadway star (Chicago, Les Misérables, Oliver!)

•Charlie Stemp — West End and Broadway leading man (Half a Sixpence, Mary Poppins)

•Louise Dearman — first actor to play both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked (West End)

•Sarah Hadland — TV and stage actor (Miranda)

•Warwick Davis — actor (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Willow)

TRAINING & PERFORMANCE

•Intensive triple-threat training: singing, acting, and dance across all three years

•Professional pantomime experience through in-house agent in Year 2

•Full-scale in-house musical with industry guests in Year 3

•Digital showcase for agents and casting directors

•Acting/dance showcase for industry professionals

LEADERSHIP & ACCREDITATION

•Founded 1974 by Betty Laine OBE — over 50 years of training excellence

•Principal: Matt Cole, Olivier Award-winning choreographer

•CDMT accredited, OfS registered, Ofsted rated Good (2023)

•BA validated by University of Portsmouth; Diploma validated by Trinity College London

•Patrons include Sir Matthew Bourne, Dame Arlene Phillips DBE, and Stephen Mear

SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING

•Betty Laine Scholarship — full and partial awards for outstanding audition talent

•Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship — merit and financial need basis

•DaDA (Dance and Drama Awards) funding for eligible Diploma students

•Student Finance available for BA students (tuition loan + maintenance loan)

Key Info

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Audition Fee

£45Waiver

Waivers available through Supported Admissions Scheme

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING MUSICAL THEATRE SONGS, under 1 min 30 sec each

•One lyrical and one up-tempo recommended

•One or both may be heard at audition

•Prepare the full song AND clearly mark a 16-24 bar section

-Only a section of your song may be heard

ACCOMPANIMENT

•Sheet music for piano must be provided

•Pages must be taped together so they sit side by side on the piano

•Backing tracks are NOT accepted

Monologues

ONE MONOLOGUE FROM SET LIST

•Choose from the college's provided list of monologue options

•You may play a role which differs from your own gender

•Perform in your natural accent

Dance

MODERN DANCE SOLO, 90 sec max

•Jazz, lyrical, contemporary, or commercial style

•Bring accompaniment on CD or iPhone/iPod

JAZZ CLASS

•Warm-up, corner sequences, and routines

•Attire: leotard and tights, unitard, or vest and track bottoms

•Bare feet OR jazz shoes — NOT trainers or boots

Ballet

BALLET CLASS

•Barre, centre work, and corner work

•Attire: leotard and tights OR unitard, ballet shoes

•No pointe shoes required

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Good to Know

APPLICATION PROCESS

•Apply online via the college's application portal

•£45 audition fee (fee waivers available through Supported Admissions Scheme)

•Audition date notification sent by email after application submission

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS — BA (HONS)

•Age: 18+

•Minimum 80 UCAS points (A-Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers, IB, or equivalent)

•GCSE English Grade C/4 or above

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS — LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA

•Age: 16+

•Admission by audition only — no previous qualifications required

ADDITIONAL COURSES

•1-year BA (Hons) Top-Up available for students with Level 5 diploma

•1-year Foundation Diploma available as a preparatory course

-Applicants not at entry standard for the 3-year course may be offered Foundation

ELIGIBILITY

•September enrollment only

•Currently unable to sponsor visa applicants

-Must hold British passport, dual citizenship, Irish residency, or settled status

What's The Process

AUDITION DAY FORMAT

•Auditions take place in-person at the college in Epsom

•In exceptional circumstances, online audition may be arranged

•Parents/guardians invited to a talk, Q&A, and campus tour

AUDITION COMPONENTS

•Three group classes: Ballet, Jazz, and Acting Workshop

•Individual performance: interview, monologue, dance solo, and songs

•Comfortable clothing with trainers/pumps for acting workshop

OUTCOME

•Results posted within approximately two weeks

•Possible outcomes: unconditional offer, conditional offer, waiting list, or unsuccessful

•Applicants for the 3-year course who show potential but are not at entry standard may be offered the 1-year Foundation Course

Scholarship Info

BETTY LAINE SCHOLARSHIP

•Full scholarships to partial fee reductions

•Awarded to students demonstrating outstanding ability at audition

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

•Awarded on combined basis of merit and financial need

DANCE AND DRAMA AWARDS (DaDA)

•Government-funded scholarships for eligible Diploma students

•Means-tested according to household income

•Allocated to the most talented students until funds exhausted

•Confirmed in late spring

STUDENT FINANCE (BA STUDENTS)

•Student Loan contribution of £6,185/year toward tuition

•Maintenance loans available on means-tested basis

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