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Auditions Advice & Guidance

Your audition is an opportunity for us to get to know you and learn about your aspirations, and we believe in the value you will gain from your audition. All offers to train with us are dependent on an audition, which are held regularly throughout the year.

A guide to your Performers College audition

After we receive your application either via UCAS or direct application, our admissions team will send you confirmation of your audition date. In this email, you will find guidelines on how to prepare for your audition and what the audition day entails.

If you are unable to come to one of our campuses we can offer you an online audition. If you would like to do this please request further details from the admissions team.

Upcoming Audition Dates

The next bookable audition days at each campus are below, with more dates to be added:

Birmingham: Saturday 9 May.
Brighton: Saturday 9 May.
Essex: None scheduled – self-tape auditions available
Manchester: None scheduled – self-tape auditions available
Northern Ballet School: None scheduled – self-tape auditions available

No Audition or Placement Fees

We believe in making professional training accessible. That’s why we do not charge an audition fee or require a deposit to secure your place after receiving an offer. Your journey into the performing arts industry starts with your potential and passion — not extra costs.

Audition Anxiety Advice

Even the most experienced performers get audition nerves – it is totally normal. But you don’t have to let audition anxiety stop you from bringing your ‘A’ game.

We have auditioned thousands of students, which means we have seen it all. So here are our top tips for audition success. You’ve got this.

Do:

Check your inbox: make sure you’ve received an email confirming your audition booking and the audition guidelines. If you haven’t, please get in touch.
Read the audition guidelines properly: they’re designed to help you feel informed, prepared, and confident on the day.
Be fully prepared: this is your moment — make sure you’re ready to perform with confidence.
Relax: nerves are normal — we want you to succeed as much as you do.
Perform it: even if it’s a panel rather than an audience, bring the same energy and commitment you would in front of a paying crowd.
Dress for each section: bring the right clothing and shoes for every part of your audition so you can perform at your best.

Don’t:

Don’t skip the guidelines: read them — they’re essential.
Don’t cancel last minute: if something changes, let us know as early as possible.
Don’t wing it: avoid leaving preparation until right before your audition date.
Don’t choose material that doesn’t fit: pick a song or monologue that’s age-appropriate, believable, and within your casting range.
Don’t wear full dance kit for acting/singing: normal clothes are more appropriate for your acting and singing audition.

Audition Guides for in person auditions

Our course audition guides will help you prepare for your in-person audition at your chosen Performers College. It is important that you read each section to give yourself the best chance of obtaining an offer for your chosen course.

Please note that we require you to have already made a booking for an audition or portfolio review before submitting any supporting material as requested within the guidelines below.