Drama school auditions 2026 entry- acting/mt- continued

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As the original thread is reaching its limits I’ve started a new one for those still wanting advice/support on this crazy journey.

We are but it was only yesterday as we were in the last batch so I'm guessing we have a potentially long wait!

Yes, still waiting here.

For Rb I assume that early week
first offers come first and then next week first load of rejections and the rest of the offers . That’s how I imagine they are gonna do it . So I got a feeling early next week is when most will hear . But at the end of the day who knows it could be unpredictable.

Thanks so much! Great advice. Hadn't even thought about funding/grant possibilities. My spreadsheet is ever increasing 😂

Not sure we can assume anything when we aren't in the know of their process. Just have to keep waiting and continue to have hope.

Hi MimiGC and all!
I tried to update last theard but found this yeah! Thank you for setting it up!

So our DD got an email from admin same day Weds that her email has been forwarded to the admissions team to get back to her. No further update so still waiting...but I can see that other drama school applicants also in the same waiting room 😅🙏and sounds like offers and rejections coming next week?
Will keep you all updated 😬

Hoping its a positive outcome for all and your able to enjoy Easter break 🐣
💛

Which school is this regarding?

Just thinking out loud again - I know a couple of YP who have already had roles in major West End productions albeit when they were younger. The ones i know of do not seem to have lost their abilities. Yet they are not the ones getting multiple offers from Musical theater schools. If they are good enough to have been where undergraduates are aspiring to be ……. Why are they not chosen to do the BA?

Well sometimes a child is just 'right' for a particular role and is obviously very talented but may not have the all-round skills needed for the degree. I know of ex-Matildas, Jane Bankses etc who have done Foundations because they didn't have the level of dance needed by some of the top schools - neither role requires a huge amount of dance.

Also I guess when casting for child roles the field is very much just children from stage schools and agencies and a few with parents who are clued up. There will be hundreds or thousands of other equally talented kids working hard in their dance, singing and acting classes around the country who never go to those auditions. But when it comes for auditioning for post-18 it all goes on what they do on the day in the audition room, and some of those who nobody has heard of might blow the panel away. So the child actors haven't lost their skills but there is just a lot more competition.

@Bargainhunterliz LIPA

@Biscuitsneededit is such a subjective industry and so dependent on the panel on the day. The two i know are deffo triple threats. But you are absolutely right about the competition. Not sure if anyone has seen any clips from West End Calling - the talent on there is insane!

Yes my DD heard from central yesterday. Her initial recall was 7th March. She has been invited to final recall for BA Acting Musical Theatre on 9th April. Her friend only did her second round on 28th March and has also been invited for final recall for MT and Classical and Contemporary. Good luck to everyone

We know a couple of people who have made it through in the West end calling this year - all incredible.

But totally agree, one we know gave up dance and if they'd like to do west end (rather than going the music route) when they are older probably need it to some degree.
But it's so hard as really if you don't love the dance element you should be able to carve a path without it and the choices you make as a child should really not have that big an impact (in a perfect world).

sometimes, it is also about whether they can be taught any more - if a school sees someone less refined but who can show they want to learn and comes across as teachable, then they may be offered before someone who is more accomplished but doesn't have as much to learn, or who doesn't take as well to being guided/directed etc

@theatrekidmumI am unsure if the auditions are detailed enough to find out all this information- especially those schools who audition a large group at the same time.

Does anyone have any experience of Preston College Dance BA?

I think they can sometimes tell who is teachable and who thinks they know everything already in an audition. That is some of what the workshop element is for. They don’t want arrogant people who think they know it all already. They also need people who will be receptive to their teaching style - they can figure some of that out on audition day.

ETA - I am not saying that all people who have already had professional work are arrogant or think they know everything.

Can anyone share any info about Trinity Laban ba mt? E.g. cohort size, class size, is dance streamed, is there weekly 1:1 singing for whole degree, do they have individual singing rep sessions, general vibe, is it dance heavy or light, is there enough accommodation for first years?

DD missed the in person audition due to illness hence the questions! Thanks in advance.

Haven't heard yet from a recall on 28th March. Hope you get good news 🙂

On another forum some people who attended 28/29/30th have invited to 3rd round on 8/9/10th April so that’s quite soon. We were the 1st but nothing as yet

@DontStopBeleafingI don’t know the school but I am sure this info will be available in the brochure?

@DontStopBeleafingtotal cohort is 50 which is split into 2classes of 25 . Dance is streamed ( jazz, ballet and tap) . 1-2-1 singing lessons every week . Teaching is excellent. Accommodation is at Mcmillan student village ( you need to apply on the set day as is given on a 1st come basis) it’s expensive but so is everywhere in London! My son on foundation there and it has been superb , he has offer of BA for September. Vibe is brilliant. TL has an brilliant reputation for dance too so is opportunity to do extra dance classes.

Thanks @JoJoDrama that’s really helpful. Many congrats to your son!
@Truetoself the website has general info but not the specifics like cohort size etc