Advice

Guides for actors and drama school applicants

Practical advice on auditions, monologues, self-tapes and training, written by the ReAct team.

• Drama school preparation

  Drama School Audition Classes in London: Why You Should Start Before Your Audition

  Learn what to practise for drama school auditions: monologues, redirection, interviews and self-tapes, with advice on weekly classes in Islington.

• Acting coaching

  Is 1-to-1 Acting Coaching Worth It? When Private Lessons Can Make a Difference

  Find out when private acting lessons are worth booking, what to bring to a coaching session and how to improve your audition material.

• Workshops

  Acting Workshops in London: How to Get Something Useful Out of Them

  How to choose acting workshops in London, prepare material, respond to feedback and ask industry professionals questions that are genuinely useful.

• Self-tapes

  How to Film an Acting Self-Tape That Actually Shows Your Acting

  Learn how to film an acting self-tape, including sound, framing, eyelines and readers, with practical advice for castings and drama school.

• Showreels

  What Makes a Good Acting Showreel? Advice for Actors Filming in London

  What makes a strong acting showreel? Practical advice on choosing scenes, filming fresh footage and showing casting professionals your work.

• ReAct Educate

  Are LAMDA Lessons Worth It? What Children Learn Beyond the Exams

  Learn what children gain from LAMDA lessons beyond exams, including confidence, speaking skills, performing and school interview preparation.

• Actor development

  Why Actors Should Keep Training Even When They're Not Auditioning

  Why should actors keep training between auditions? Explore regular scene study, voice, movement, improvisation and skills development in London.

• Drama school preparation

  How to Get Into Drama School in the UK: A Practical Guide for 2027

  A practical UK drama-school application guide for 2027: choosing schools, finding monologues, filming self-tapes and preparing for auditions.

• Drama school preparation

  Best Drama School Audition Monologues: How to Choose Pieces That Actually Suit You

  How do you choose contrasting drama-school audition monologues? Learn how to pick classical and contemporary pieces that actually suit you.

• Drama school preparation

  How to Prepare for Drama School Auditions: A 12-Week Plan That Actually Works

  Prepare for drama-school auditions with a practical 12-week plan for monologues, self-tapes, taking direction, interviews and mock auditions.