London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
Select Program
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
Ultra-Selective
Under 12 Students
No University App
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Two-year intensive postgraduate conservatoire training
•Small-group personalized feedback throughout
•Focus on screen, audio drama, and new writing
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Professionally shot showreel and voice reel upon graduation
•Industry-invited acting showcases
•Original short film production with professional crew
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Shakespeare in Schools programme
•Public-facing productions at LAMDA's theatres
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Application DeadlineApr 13, 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 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
•Approximately 15 minutes with potential redirections
•Panel may redirect and ask you to try pieces differently
•Have additional monologues ready to perform
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply directly to LAMDA via Ellucian portal
•No UCAS required for postgraduate courses
•If applying to multiple LAMDA courses, email admissions@lamda.ac.uk
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
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
•Must be 21 or older
•BA/BFA degree or equivalent vocational experience required
•Non-native English speakers need IELTS 7.0
NOTIFICATION
•Results within 2-3 weeks of recall
•May be offered a place, waitlisted, or unsuccessful
Scholarship Info
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
•Fee waivers available through Pathways Programme
•UK student loans and US federal loans eligible
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Leverhulme Arts Scholarships — limited full or partial awards
Program info updated 1 week ago
