London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
Ultra-Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Three-year intensive conservatoire training across theatre, film, TV, and audio drama
•Ensemble-based approach with maximum intake of 32 students (groups of 16)
•Collaboration with contemporary playwrights
TECHNOLOGY
•Virtual Production and motion capture technology
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Professional showcases with agents and casting directors
•Industry masterclasses in final year
•US showcases in New York and LA (eligibility and self-funded travel required)
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
BA Professional Acting Deadline (UCAS)Mar 9, 2026
Postgraduate Courses DeadlineApr 13, 2026
BA Production & Technical Arts Deadline (UCAS)Jul 1, 2026
Program AppApplication
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Deadline
Application Deadline (UCAS)Mar 9, 2026
Auditions
North America First Round (New York)Jan 10, 2026
North America First Round (Atlanta)Jan 19, 2026
North America First Round (New York)Jan 21, 2026
North America First Round (Chicago)Jan 27, 2026
First Round Audition Fee
£15
UK/International self-tape review fee
North America Audition Fee
£88
No additional recall charge
Prescreen Requirements
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES
•One from LAMDA's Classical Monologue List (max 3 min)
•One contemporary speech of your choice (max 2 min)
GUIDELINES
•Monologues must function as standalone pieces
•You may edit text but ensure it flows as a whole
•LAMDA prefers work prepared without outside help or direction
•Any gender monologues accepted
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
SELF-TAPE SUBMISSION (UK/INTERNATIONAL)
•14 days from admissions email to submit link with password
•Record your two contrasting monologues
•North American applicants audition in person instead
Callback Requirements
Monologues
WORKSHOP AUDITION
•Same two monologues performed live
•Possible additional exercises and redirections
•Panel may ask you to try pieces in a different way
•Have additional monologues ready to perform
NORTH AMERICA
•Approximately 15 minutes with potential redirections
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•UK and International applicants apply via UCAS
•Then complete LAMDA application through Ellucian gateway
•US-based applicants may apply directly to LAMDA
PATHWAYS PROGRAMME
•Members receive application fee waivers
•Do not need to apply through UCAS
•Must apply to Pathways Programme before course application
What's The Process
PRESCREEN (UK/INTERNATIONAL)
•Self-tape submission — 14 days from admissions email to submit link with password
•If successful, invited to in-person workshop (London, Newcastle, Manchester, Belfast)
•Possible second workshop, then final recall in-person at LAMDA
•Extra fee applies for final recall
•Pathways Programme members may qualify for financial assistance
FIRST ROUND (NORTH AMERICA)
•In-person auditions across US and Toronto (Jan-Feb 2026)
•Recall in Los Angeles or New York — no additional charge
ELIGIBILITY
•No academic prerequisites
•Minimum age 18
•Non-native English speakers need IELTS 7.0 if offered a place
NOTIFICATION
•Results within 2-3 weeks of recall
•May be offered a place, waitlisted, or unsuccessful
Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
•Student Support Fund and Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund available
•Pathways Programme provides fee waivers for eligible applicants
•UK student loans available
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