Drama School Audition Guide
Guildhall Audition Monologues
Guildhall audition applicants prepare contrasting monologues — a modern piece and a classical (usually Shakespeare) piece. They prize specificity, listening, and an actor who makes bold, truthful choices rather than generic delivery.
What Guildhall asks for
- One modern monologue
- One Shakespeare / classical monologue
- Around two minutes each
- Strongly contrasting pieces
- Material that fits your natural casting
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 Guildhall 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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