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London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art

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Training

•One-year intensive MA in Musical Theatre

•Stanislavski, Hagen, Meisner, and Laban acting approaches

•One-to-one singing lessons plus group vocal coaching

•Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Commercial, Hip Hop training

•Industry choreographers lead dance sessions

Performance & Productions

•Public-facing musical production at Sainsbury Theatre with live band

•Regional tour opportunity

•Mini movie musicals in state-of-the-art film capture studio

•Motion Capture technology

Notable Alumni

•Programme launched in 2023; early graduates entering West End and international touring productions

Professional Development

•Industry Showcase in London and New York

School Info

Snapshot

Offer Rate

81%

Satisfaction

2025, 1 course, n=25

95%

Grad Rate

365

Enrollment

£30k

Earnings

1yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,525

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£26,631

overseas students

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Program info updated Jul 6, 9:17 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•One-year intensive MA in Musical Theatre

•Stanislavski, Hagen, Meisner, and Laban acting approaches

•One-to-one singing lessons plus group vocal coaching

•Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Commercial, Hip Hop training

•Industry choreographers lead dance sessions

Performance & Productions

•Public-facing musical production at Sainsbury Theatre with live band

•Regional tour opportunity

•Mini movie musicals in state-of-the-art film capture studio

•Motion Capture technology

Notable Alumni

•Programme launched in 2023; early graduates entering West End and international touring productions

Professional Development

•Industry Showcase in London and New York

Program Highlights

Training

•One-year intensive MA in Musical Theatre

•Stanislavski, Hagen, Meisner, and Laban acting approaches

•One-to-one singing lessons plus group vocal coaching

•Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Commercial, Hip Hop training

•Industry choreographers lead dance sessions

Performance & Productions

•Public-facing musical production at Sainsbury Theatre with live band

•Regional tour opportunity

•Mini movie musicals in state-of-the-art film capture studio

•Motion Capture technology

Notable Alumni

•Programme launched in 2023; early graduates entering West End and international touring productions

Professional Development

•Industry Showcase in London and New York

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Cycle

Next cycle TBA

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Fees

First Round Audition Fee

£15

North America Audition Fee

£88

Deadline

Application DeadlineApr 13, 2026

Auditions

North America First Round (New York)

Jan 10–13 & 21–25, 2026Feb 18–22, 2026

North America First Round (Atlanta)Jan 19, 2026

North America First Round (Chicago)

Jan 27–28, 2026Feb 3, 2026

North America First Round (San Francisco)Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2026

North America First Round (Los Angeles)Feb 5–9, 2026

North America First Round (Toronto)Feb 24, 2026

Musical Theatre Recall (New York City)Mar 7, 2026

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Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Requirements

•Two Contrasting Musical Theatre Songs

•Perform with music accompaniment where possible (best reflects vocal and interpretive abilities)

•Backing track acceptable if live accompaniment unavailable

•Only sing unaccompanied if neither option is accessible

•Ensure your voice can be heard above the accompaniment

Additional Materials

Video

•Submit a personal statement video up to 3 minutes

•Introduce yourself

•Discuss your relationship to and experience with musical theatre

•Explain why you are interested in the course

•LAMDA may request a follow-up dance self-tape before confirming a recall invitation

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two Contrasting Musical Theatre Songs (UNACCOMPANIED)

•North America in-person auditions only

•Songs performed unaccompanied

•No accompanist or pianist available at audition venue

Monologues

Requirements

•Two Contemporary Monologues

•Alternative: self-devised or choreographed dance/movement piece (max 5 min)

•If performing dance piece, bring your own portable music system and speaker

•Any gender monologues accepted

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply directly to LAMDA via Ellucian portal

•No UCAS required for postgraduate courses

•If applying to multiple LAMDA courses, email admissions@lamda.ac.uk

Eligibility

•Must be 21 or older

•Undergraduate degree in Musical Theatre or professional performance experience/credits required

•Non-native English speakers need IELTS 7.0 (7.0 in each sub-test)

Important Notes

•North American applications may have limited availability — check with admissions

What's The Process

Audition Process

•UK/international first round is a self-tape; submit within 14 days of the admissions email

•Submit two musical theatre songs with accompaniment where possible plus a 3-minute video introduction

•LAMDA may request a dance follow-up self-tape before confirming a recall invitation

•UK/international recalls are held in person in London; final recall may carry an extra fee

•North America applicants audition in person across the US and Toronto in January-February 2026

•North America Musical Theatre recall is in New York City with no additional recall charge

•MT-only North America applicants prepare two unaccompanied songs plus either two contemporary monologues or a devised/learned dance or movement piece

•Applicants applying for Musical Theatre and Acting prepare one unaccompanied musical theatre song in addition to acting monologues

Decisions

•Results are usually shared within 2-3 weeks after recall

Scholarship Info

Financial Support

•UK postgraduate master's loans may be available for eligible students

•US Federal Direct Loans cover eligible full-time postgraduate courses lasting a year or more

•Application and recall fee waivers may be available through the Pathways Programme

Scholarships

•LAMDA scholarship support is means-tested and available across cohorts

•Leverhulme Arts Scholarships provide full and partial support for incoming degree students

•Scholarship application forms are sent to offer holders and require budget information

School Info

Snapshot

Offer Rate

81%

Satisfaction

2025, 1 course, n=25

95%

Grad Rate

365

Enrollment

£30k

Earnings

1yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,525

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£26,631

overseas students

Discover Uni

Training

•One-year intensive MA in Musical Theatre

•Stanislavski, Hagen, Meisner, and Laban acting approaches

•One-to-one singing lessons plus group vocal coaching

•Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Commercial, Hip Hop training

•Industry choreographers lead dance sessions

Performance & Productions

•Public-facing musical production at Sainsbury Theatre with live band

•Regional tour opportunity

•Mini movie musicals in state-of-the-art film capture studio

•Motion Capture technology

Notable Alumni

•Programme launched in 2023; early graduates entering West End and international touring productions

Professional Development

•Industry Showcase in London and New York

Updated Jul 6, 9:17 PM

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