Submit Your Video Audition
A video audition is a recorded performance that allows you to audition for the National Youth Theatre digitally. You don't need professional equipment, just a clear space, a monologue, and your unique energy. Follow our guide below to record and submit your tape today.
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Deadlines
Early Bird Submission
Tuesday 26 January 2027
Early Bird Recall Results
1 - 5 February 2027
Final Self Tape deadline
Monday 82-27 March
Recall results
15-19 March 2027
Recall auditions
22 March- 1 April
What should I include in my Video Audition?
Introduction: tell us your name, pronouns, age and where you are from!
Monologue: film yourself performing a maximum 2-minute speech from a play, film, or TV show.
Questions: at either the beginning or end of your self-tape, please answer the three questions below:
- Why do you want to join NYT?
- Apart from acting, what are you passionate about?
- Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
Things to check
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Once uploaded, watch your self-tape in full before submitting the link to ensure that your entire tape is there.
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Make sure that the link works - you can test this by sending it to a trusted friend or family member and asking them to click on it.
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Copy and paste the link into the form and double-check that it has copied over accurately before you submit.
If there are technical issues with your tape, we will be in touch via email to ask for another version or offer troubleshooting guidance.
If there's anything else you'd like us to know about you or consider alongside your application, please feel free to tell us more by emailing auditionsandcourses@nyt.org.uk