Drama School Guides
Expert tips, scene breakdowns, monologue recommendations, and audition advice — curated for actors at every level.
How to Choose a Monologue for Your Audition
Selecting the right audition piece is a strategic decision. Learn how to choose a monologue that showcases your range and resonates with casting directors or drama school panels.
A-level Drama Monologues: Pieces That Work for the Practical Exam
A teacher's shortlist of A-level Drama monologues and duologues from published plays, with notes on matching each piece to the right student.
Best Monologues for GCSE Drama Students
Monologues from the AuditionScenes library that suit 14 to 16 year olds, with classical, contemporary and duologue picks and a checklist for choosing.
The Complete UK Drama School Audition Guide
What RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall, Royal Central and the other major UK conservatoires actually want — how the rounds work, how to pick your classical and contemporary speeches, and how to prepare across a long audition season without burning out.
How to Choose the Perfect Audition Monologue
The piece you choose matters more than how you perform it. A practical, panel-tested framework for picking a monologue that fits your casting, the brief and the room — with the mistakes that get strong actors cut.