This programme combines strategic preparation with focused practical coaching, helping actors refine their monologues and gain a deeper understanding of how drama school panels assess performances.
Working in a small group environment, students receive detailed feedback on their work and develop the skills needed to approach auditions with clarity and confidence.
Places are deliberately limited to ensure that every participant receives substantial individual attention.

The Audition Intensive is intended for students who:
• are planning to apply to drama school in the next one to two years
• have begun exploring potential audition monologues
• are serious about developing their acting craft
• want professional guidance on preparing their material
The intensive is particularly valuable for students who have already attended the Drama School: Strategy Session and are ready to begin practical work on their monologues.
The Audition Intensive is designed as a structured training experience rather than a single workshop.
The programme includes three stages:
Before attending the intensive day, students take part in a live online session covering:
• principles of strong monologue selection
• how to approach classical and contemporary text
• common mistakes in drama school auditions
• how to prepare effectively for the intensive
This ensures that students arrive ready to work on their material.
The in-person intensive day focuses on practical performance work.
Students perform their monologues and receive detailed coaching on:
• interpretation and objectives
• emotional clarity and connection
• vocal and physical communication
• presence and confidence in performance
Actors will also observe and learn from the work of other participants, gaining insight into different approaches to text and performance.
Participants may also choose to join optional follow-up online sessions designed to support continued development of their monologues.
These sessions allow actors to:
• present revised work
• receive further feedback
• refine their performances as they move closer to filming self-tapes or live auditions
Through the Audition Intensive, actors develop:
• a clearer understanding of how to approach audition monologues
• greater confidence in their performance choices
• insight into what drama school panels are looking for
• practical strategies for refining their work
The intensive is designed to move actors from initial preparation toward more fully developed audition material.
Group size: Maximum of 12 students
Format: Online preparation session + in-person intensive day
Location: Central London
Duration: One full day
Intensive Day (including online preparation session): £425
Participants may also choose to join the Complete Intensive Programme, which includes three follow-up refinement sessions.
Complete Intensive Programme: £650
Students who initially book the intensive day may upgrade to the complete programme after attending the intensive, subject to availability.
To maintain a high level of individual feedback, each intensive is limited to 12 participants.
Places are offered on a first-come basis.
Our next Audition Intensive will take place in October 2026.
If you are beginning to develop your drama school audition material, the Actor’s Nest Audition Intensive provides focused guidance and detailed feedback to support your preparation.