UK audition dates
We offer all applicants to our full-time training and Associate programmes a preliminary audition
For those eligible and wishing to apply for both full-time training and Associate training, you will be considered for both programmes at the same audition.
For those wishing to be considered for the new UK Scholars programme, you will need to apply and audition for the Mid Associate programme.
Application dates
Full-time training and Mid/Senior/Advanced Associate programmes (including new UK Scholars programme)
Applications close: 14 October 2025
Applications for Junior Associates
Applications open: February 2026
Location
We hold UK auditions for all age groups at our centres in Bath, Birmingham, Cardiff, Eastleigh, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, and Manchester.
Eligibility
Photograph requirements
Fees
Application fee for full-time training, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates: £70
Application fee for Junior Associates: £60
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Preliminary audition dates
Leeds
Friday 7 November 2025
Birmingham
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 November 2025
Manchester
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Cardiff
Saturday 22 November 2025
Bath
Thursday 27 November 2025
Eastleigh
Monday 1 December 2025
Edinburgh
Wednesday 10 December 2025
London
Sunday 9 November 2025 – Upper School full-time training and Advanced Associates
Sunday 16 November 2025 – Year 7 Boys Mid Associates only, Year 11 full-time training and Senior Associates
Sunday 23 November 2025 – Year 10 full-time training and Senior Associates
Sunday 30 November 2025 – Year 7 Girls Mid Associates only
Sunday 7 December 2025 – Year 8 full-time training and Mid Associates
Sunday 14 December 2025 – Year 9 full-time training and Mid Associates
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – applicants applying only for Senior Associates
Thursday 22 January 2026 – applicants applying only for Senior Associates
UK Scholar selection auditions
Applicants eligible for this audition will be selected from the Mid Associate audition.
Leeds
Monday 16 February 2026
London
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Semi-final audition
Year 10, 11 and Upper School applicants successful in the preliminary round will be invited to a semi-final round which will be assessed by video.
Final audition dates
London
Saturday 28 February 2026 – Upper School Ladies full-time training
Sunday 1 March 2026 – Upper School Males full-time training
Wednesday 4 March 2026 – Year 8 and Year 9 full-time training
Thursday 5 March 2026 – Year 10 and Year 11 full-time training
Any questions?
If you have any questions about our auditions, visit our FAQs page or contact [email protected].