Independent audition guide
Bristol Old Vic Audition Monologues
Training options following the change to undergraduate recruitment
The school stopped recruiting for its undergraduate degree courses and announced new acting foundation courses for 2026. Do not use the former BA audition brief for a different course.
Check before choosing your pieces
- Choose the current course you intend to apply for before preparing an audition.
- The new foundation training is distinct from the former undergraduate degree.
- Follow the selected course’s application instructions; the old two-speech BA summary is not a current brief.
Course offering changed. Reviewed 2026-09-06. Check the official brief for your course, entry year and audition stage before settling on material.
Build your audition shortlist
Once you have confirmed your course brief, use Monologue Match to explore material by playing age, duration and style.
Find my monologueSave your shortlist for free, then open a scene to read and rehearse it. Full premium scripts require access.
Prepare the piece
Read the whole play. Know who you are speaking to, what you want, and what changes during the speech. Time the cut aloud with room for thought, then rehearse it without rushing.
How to choose and prepare contrasting monologues