What you need to prepare

Please click on the appropriate course to download details of what you will need to prepare for your audition.

• BA (Hons) Acting
• BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Before you arrive

Once you apply to one of our BA (Hons) Programmes, you will receive confirmation that we have received your application.

You will then receive a letter asking you to attend an audition and interview for your chosen course. We will send this approximately 3 weeks prior to the audition date to give you sufficient time to prepare however all details of what you will need to prepare are available on the above

Please note that the Audition is your opportunity to demonstrate your full potential. Many UK acting schools restrict applicants to a 3 minute audition, by comparison Blackpool & The Fylde College offers a period of up to 6 hours, which include opportunities for you to ask questions and engage with staff.

Once you arrive

We will ask you to make your way to our University Centre where Tony Dalnas (Curriculum Leader) or one of his team will meet you.

The Audition

The audition process is composed of 3 key stages:

• Stage 1 – Presentation of rehearsed material i.e. speeches & song (Acting programme) / speeches, songs & dance excerpt. (Musical Theatre programme only)
• Stage 2 – Workshops. Candidates will engage in a number of workshops specific to their programme area e.g. voice, singing, dance, movement & acting
• Stage 3 – Interview with Academic Team

Stage 1

All candidates will perform a selection of their pre-rehearsed material for the Academic Team. The panel will observe each dance excerpt and choose one speech and one song (Musical Theatre programme) / and one modern and classical speech & song (Acting programme). Please note that you may be requested to perform another piece from your repertoire at this key stage.

Important notice – All applicants will be informed of their audition progress on completion of Stage 1. However, only selected candidates from this stage will be invited to stay and continue onto Stage 2 of the audition process.

Stage 2

Invited candidates only will take part in a range of workshops whereby the Academic Team can assess each individual’s ability to:

Acting (Acting & Musical Theatre programme)

• Listen, engage and interact with group
• Create specific relationships between characters and react truthfully in both improvised or scripted material
• Respond in detail with knowledge and understanding to questions
• Share views and ideas confidently and appropriately

Voice (Acting programme)

• Utilises a supported and free vocal tone consistently
• Demonstrate consistent vocal flexibility in response to character, form and style
• Demonstrate flexible use of articulation
• Have an awareness of their vocal skills and weakness
• Demonstrate vocal variety in both learnt text and reading aloud

Movement for the Actor (Acting programme)

• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in ensemble
• Show awareness and basic knowledge of different movement methodologies
• Demonstrate practical understanding of different movement techniques
• Demonstrate consistent physical flexibility in response to character, form and style
• Be able to identify and develop the physical characteristics of a character
• Be able to create a truthful physicality within imaginary circumstances
• Be able to make personal connections to physical interplay

Dance (Musical Theatre programme)

• Maintain a consistently high level of stamina, strength and flexibility
• Demonstrate consistent level ability to self-correct technical faults
• Reproduce the physical characteristics of a specific dance style with some accuracy
• Demonstrate musicality and use of technique throughout
• Sequence moves without too much difficulty
• Show physical co-ordination and awareness of body
• Display evidence of pre dance training

Singing (Musical Theatre programme)

• Accurately sings back melodic phrases
• Perform as a member of an ensemble with confidence, interpretation and artistic flair
• Accurately maintains harmony-line throughout
• Demonstrate good sight-singing ability
• Communicate a sense of character through song

Stage 3

Interview (Acting & Musical Theatre programme)

• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in subject area
• Demonstrate interest in society, politics and history
• Be able to critically evaluate their own and others performances
• Has the right approach to professional training

Applicants will generally receive feedback and suggestions during the audition, however a decision will be made once the audition has been completed. The decision will be with UCAS within 10 working days from the audition. You will be able to view this decision using the online Track facility

You will be expected to be in attendance until 5.00pm at the latest.

If you have any queries regarding the Audition and its process, please contact Admissions Office on 01253 504346 by email at