Frequently Asked Questions

1	When is the deadline for applications?
	Deadline for the Three, Two and One Year Acting courses, the One Year Postgraduate courses and the Foundation course is 1 March. For the Two Year Stage Management & Technical Theatre course, deadline is 1 April. For all other courses, see the relevant web page. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible within the audition/interview period which runs from November - June. Note: There are no set deadlines for the Single Semester courses, however students are advised to apply as early as possible as places are limited.
2	When do audition/interviews take place?
	Click here for further information.
3	Where is LAMDA?
	Our address is: 155 Talgarth Road Barons Court London W14 9DA UK Click here for details of how to get to LAMDA.
4	What are the audition requirements?
	For first audition: 2 contrasting monologues - 1 Elizabethan or Jacobean and 1 modern
5	Does LAMDA hold open days?
	An annual Open Day is held at the MacOwan Theatre for students interested in applying to Stage Management & Technical Theatre courses - to be held on Saturday 16 February 2008 - see course section of this site for further details. There is an Open Day in July for students who have been offered places on courses starting in September. Enquiries regarding LAMDA facilities etc can be made anytime by phone, email, fax or in person during office hours. Private tours of LAMDA for the general public can also be arranged by booking in advance with LAMDA Admissions on 020 8834 0500.
6	Is it possible to watch classes?
	No. Public performances are held at LAMDA's MacOwan Theatre, contact Reception for details.
7	What qualifications/grades are required for entry?
	None. The training at LAMDA is vocational.
8	If applying for the post-graduate courses, does my first degree need to be theatre-related?
	No. A degree is not required for entry to these courses - they are loosely termed 'post-graduate' to mean that they are not for beginners. No academic qualifications are required for entry to any LAMDA course.
9	What experience do I need?
	No specific experience is required for 3 year acting, Foundation courses, Single Semester courses or Summer Workshops. Other courses require some experience, amateur or professional.
10	How do I fund my training?
	Eligible UK students on the Three and Two Year Acting courses and the Two Year Stage Management & Technical Theatre course can apply for loans to pay tuition fees and grants and loans for living expenses through their LEAs, as at other Higher Education institutions. Eligible EU students can also apply for loans to pay their tuition fees. UK postgraduate students not in receipt of student loans can apply for a career development loan - see funding section of this site for further details. For further information on funding, refer to www.slc.co.uk and your LEA. There are limited scholarships available for which there is no prior application process as they are awarded at the Academy's discretion. Click here for further information. Students from non-EU countries should to seek fundraising /sponsorship / loan opportunities in their own country – click here for further information. Students are strongly urged to investigate funding options prior to attending a recall audition or interview and certainly before being offered a place.
11	What is the age limit?
	Minimum age for entry is 18 - apart from the 2 week Introduction to Drama School and 2 week Audition Technique summer courses for which the minimum age is 16. There is no upper age limit for LAMDA courses but you should be capable of undertaking the strenuous nature of the courses.
12	Can I apply for more than one course?
	Yes - you can be considered for several courses at your audition and so only 1 audition fee is payable.
13	What qualification will I get?
	LAMDA Diploma for all courses. BA (Hons) in Professional Acting for the Three Year Acting course, Foundation degrees validated by the University of Kent at Canterbury for the Two Year Acting and Two Year Stage Management & Technical Theatre course.
14	When and where are the North American auditions held?
	In February and March in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Atlanta and Minneapolis.
15	Does LAMDA offer Music / Musical Theatre courses?
	No.
16	Do I need to be able to sing?
	No. However, you will be asked to sing at a recall - voice work and singing form a significant part of the training at LAMDA.
17	How long after the audition will it be before results come out?
	Within 2 - 3 weeks of the audition, however this varies dependent on time of year.
18	How many students are accepted?
	LAMDA does not have fixed numbers for entry: approximately 28 students are taken for 3 Year Acting Course, 28 for 2 Year Acting Course, 20 for the One Year (Double Semester Course), 30 - 45 for the Single Semester Courses, 24 for Stage Management Course and 30 for Foundation Course. Summer Workshops vary.
19	Does LAMDA run part-time/evening courses?
	No.
20	Can I defer entry?
	No. You should audition in the year in which you wish to attend.
21	Is there any accommodation/housing provided?
	No - only during Summer Workshops and Single Semester courses. Housing cannot be provided to students under the age of 18.
22	Is there a preference for which A Level courses / degree subject I choose?
	No.
23	Do I apply through UCAS?
	No. You apply directly to LAMDA Admissions.
24	Who is the audition fee payable to?
	LAMDA Ltd.
25	I'm from overseas - how can I pay the audition fee?
	Cheque in pounds sterling (£) or US dollars ($). Money orders cannot be accepted in any currency.
26	Is there a January intake?
	No - only for the Spring Single Semester course. Most courses start in September, apart from Summer Workshops.
27	Is there any written work or essays on the courses?
	No - the training at LAMDA is practical and vocational.