Offered in collaboration with Theatre Peckham, Young & Talented, Guildhall School and RADA, Originate prepares young actors for Drama School and the industry via a free intensive eight-month programme. Originate allows young actors to build on their acting technique and confidence as a performer, create industry connections, establish a network of collaborators and introduces them to the rigour and joy of actor training.

Participants train in acting, voice, text, movement and audition technique, the course includes theatre visits, Q&As with actors, directors and practitioners, and access to practical resources such as headshots and showreels.

The course is based at Theatre Peckham with sessions led by Suzann McLean, sessions are also held at RADA and Guildhall School with professional guest tutors from each conservatoire.

The course culminates with a showcase at RADA performed for an audience of professional directors and agents, as well as friends and family.

The Originate partnership enables drama schools to open up access, giving young performers the chance to develop their techniques and learn more about the experience and possibilities of full-time drama training. The programme has been shortlisted for the 2024 NEON Award for Widening Access to Higher Education.

Originate is supported by AKTA Photography who provide pre/post-showcase headshots and showreels for all Originate participants.

Monologue Bootcamp, runs in collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire, prepares future Drama School applicants for the audition process, equipping them with the skills to choose, interpret and deliver a monologue.

Monologue Bootcamp prepares potential Drama School applicants for the competitive audition process, through a series of workshops to help participants research, interpret and deliver a monologue.

It runs in collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire, and is free for participants.

Workshops include:

• Where to look, how contrasting is contrasting and other monologue mysteries
• Bringing voice and movement to your monologues
• Modern plays and contemporary monologues
• Demystifying classical monologues
• Solo prep for solo text
• Self-tape skills
• Auditioning and student life at Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Leeds Conservatoire

Applicants must:

• Be seriously considering applying to Drama School for September 2026 entry.
• Be aged 17+ at the time of the course (please note that if you are currently in year 12 and will turn 17 in August 2026 you may still apply, even if this means you are 16 when the course takes place)
• Be UK-domiciled.
• Have no previous experience of Higher Education.
• Be available for all sessions.
• Be state-educated, or have been state-educated if they are no longer in secondary education.

Applicants should also meet one of the following criteria:

• Live in a household which receives Universal Credit OR which has an income of under £35k*
• Live in a household with an income between £35,001 - £43,000 and have a Greater London postcode*
• Be in receipt of Free School Meals OR in receipt of a 16-19 bursary via their school or college.*
• Have a home postcode classed as decile 1-4 in the IMD dataset (column ‘F’ in downloadable file, or email access@gsmd.ac.uk to check)
• Identify as Black, Asian or ethnically diverse.
• Live in care, be a recent care leaver or care experienced within the last 5 years OR estranged from their family.*
• Have a disability.*

If you have previously participated in Monologue Bootcamp you are not eligible to apply for it again.

*evidence for these criteria will be required with your application.

To Apply

Please fill out this form

Deadline to apply for this programme is Friday 31st June 2026. 

Our Level 1 Diploma is an inspiring first step into the world of music and performing arts.

Our UAL Award in Music (Level 1) is an inspiring first step into the world of music creation. We will be studying how to create music, utilise studio equipment, work collaboratively with others, and plan, develop and complete creative projects across a range of different genres, media and uses. 

Picking a different focus every half term, we will be delving into the world of sound effects, creating a multi-genre class album, getting to grips with studio and stage equipment, and investigating the sound and music of film and video games.

Regardless of whether you’re a beginner with a strong interest in music, a well-practised musician or a keen home studio enthusiast, there will be something here to sink your creative teeth into. 

Study Vocals at the Academy of Music and Sound and increase your expressive powers, technique and musicianship through 1-1 tutorials and small group settings taught by a professional vocalist who is still current and working in the music industry.

A Level Drama and Theatre will give you analytical and performance skills, exploring a wide range of text sand the work of established practitioners, whilst considering how the history of theatre has shaped contemporary styles and form. You will take part in a variety of assessments and develop a wide range of skills in both performance and academic analysis, with theatre trips to support your study and immerse you in the industry.

Topics covered can include:

- Devised theatre
- Text in performance
- Theatre makers in practice
You will study and perform up to six different texts from a variety of time periods, styles and sources as well as learn how production values and design elements are used to communicate to an audience.

Location: Sixth Form College, Angel

You will be introduced to theoretical knowledge and essential practical skills needed for a career as a theatre director.
Through practical workshops, working with other short course students (e.g. Acting - Working with Text and/or Acting - Shakespeare), group sharing and critiquing you will explore:
• how the actor’s process works
• ways to realise text in performance
• critical analysis of the work of other directors
• developing, planning and delivering your own directing exercise.