Drama School Audition Guide
Bristol Old Vic Audition Monologues
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School audition applicants prepare two contrasting monologues, typically one classical and one modern. They value truthful, grounded acting and pieces you connect with personally.
What Bristol Old Vic asks for
- One classical monologue
- One modern monologue
- About two minutes each
- Clear contrast between pieces
- Material that is genuinely right for you
Requirements change year to year — always confirm the exact brief on the school's official website before you finalise your pieces.
Find your two contrasting pieces
Most Bristol Old Vic applicants need one classical and one contemporary monologue. Start here:
Classical MonologuesShakespeare & heightened textContemporary MonologuesModern, screen-ready piecesShakespeare MonologuesTragedies, comedies & histories2 Minute MonologuesThe standard audition length
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