Start Fearless:
How to Apply to Fourth Monkey Drama School
Join one of London’s leading drama schools and take the next step in your career. Applications are now open for our accelerated BA (Hons) Acting and CertHE Acting & Theatre-Making courses in London. Stop thinking about it and start acting on it!
Step 1) APPLY > STEP 2) GET YOUR INVITATION >
STEP 3) BOOK FREE AUDITION
HOW TO APPLY:
CHOOSE YOUR APPLICATION ROUTE
Apply easily via Direct Application or through UCAS:
Direct Application (Recommended)
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Complete our application form online. (You will be directed to our partner Falmouth's Univeristy website)
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Provide:
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The course(s) youre applying for
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Your personal details & photo
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A Personal Statement: tell us about your artistic journey, your creative interests and why Fourth Monkey is the right fit.
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Your education & contact details
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Equality & Diversity details (optional, but helps us support you)
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Once submitted, you’ll receive an email confirmation. You can track your progress at any time.
UCAS Application
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) applications are open for 2027 entry. The UCAS deadline is 13 January 2027. Apply early to secure your audition.
Here's the UCAS information:
Fourth Monkey / Falmouth University Institution Code: F33
BA (Hons) Acting (Accelerated Degree) UCAS Code | W430
CertHE Acting & Theatre Making (London) UCAS Code | W431
You’ll automatically be considered for all undergraduate courses from one application, so you don’t need to use separate UCAS choices if you’re interested in more than one of our acting courses.
You’ll receive an email inviting you to complete an audition application with us. Please check your junk folder.
what we look for
Admission Requirements & Process
We look for bold, curious, collaborative artists. Show us your raw instinct, physical openness and willingness to explore direction. We also look for:
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Genuine enthusiasm and commitment to actor training
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Awareness of constraints and opportunities of our intensive performance training
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Understanding of acting within wider cultural and critical contexts
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A Professional Attitude: punctuality, high standards of presence and appropriate rehearsal attire
The UCAS deadline is 13th January 2027. Direct Applications are open until Friday 9th July 2027. Apply early to secure your audition.
What happens after you apply
Audition & Support
Our Auditions are completely free, we believe everyone should have the chance to access quailty actor training.
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Our Admissions Team typically responds within 48 hours.
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We provide clear guidance through the Application → Audition → Offer stages
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Information and advice on pastoral support, accommodation and access needs
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Questions? Email or call our admissions team: admissions@fourthmonkey.co.uk, 020 7281 0360.
Need Adjustments?
Tell us on your application form, or get in touch before your audition. We’ll talk it through with you, including how our building works for your needs.
audition process
We are an ensemble-first training ground built on passion, rigour and pushing boundaries. Our two-stage audition process is a two-way street to see if our vision aligns with yours.
We want to know who you are, how you work, and whether our tribe is the place where you’ll thrive.
Round 1: The Online Interview and Audition
An online session designed to meet you and get to know you. You'll need to prepare two speeches in advance (one classical, one contemporary) that are no more than 2 minutes long. We’ll then redirect your piece to explore how you adapt and show us how you respond to direction. Following your monologues, we'll have a further conversation with you to find out what excites you about being an Actor. We'll finish up with some info on next steps, and end with an opportunity for you to ask us questions.
Round 2: The In-Person Ensemble Recall
Successful applicants are invited into our London home, The Monkey House, for an intensive group recall workshop. You will work directly with our practitioner faculty, jumping headfirst into our core pillars: ACT, MAKE, MOVE, COLLABORATE. You’ll work constructively with other prospective actors to create, experiment, and feel what it means to train at Fourth Monkey
Following Round 2, our Admissions team will contact you regarding your outcome and guide you through the next steps.
1) APPLY
Applications are now open for 2027 entry
You can apply direct through the Falmouth portal.
CertHE Acting & Theatre Making
Or apply via UCAS
(Institution Code F33)
You'll just need your details, a photo and a personal statement.
2) BOOK YOUR FREE AUDITION
Once reviewed, our Admissions Team will send you an email invitation to select your audition date. Follow the link in your invitation email to choose your audition slot.
Auditions are free and run throughout the year from October, so apply early to get a spot.
Your Round 1 Audition will be online
Your Round 2 Audition will be in person at The Monkey House
3) HEAR
FROM US
We make offers throughout the audition season, so the earlier you audition, the earlier you'll know.
Our admissions team will guide you through your offer, funding options, accommodation, and access needs to support you every step of the way.
Before You Apply
TIMELINE AT A GLANCE
STAGE Timeline
Applications Open September 2026
Deadline to Apply Direct Deadline Friday 9th July 2027
UCAS Deadline 13th January 2027
Auditions Throughout the Year from October 2026
Offers Sent Offers are made throughout the Audition Season.
Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Why Choose Fourth Monkey?
Fourth Monkey is different as an institution; we have a clear independent identity and training toolbox designed to support our students forge individual paths defined and inspired by our training but always centred on you and your uniqueness. We celebrate the individual in a collaborative space.
We see you and our training is designed for you to see, understand and celebrate yourself...and for the industry to do so too. Fearless actors for a creative world.
You’ll be joining a vibrant, supportive community with:
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Ensemble-based and individual mentorship
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World-class performance training in theatre, screen, voice and movement
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Public and industry-facing showcases
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A drama school known for innovation, community and transformative training
READY TO APPLY?
We are ready for you
NOT SURE WHICH COURSE?
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Which acting course is right for you? A chance to compare our different courses and offerings.
Still not sure? Talk to our admissions team at admissions@fourthmonkey.co.uk or book an Open Day. We'll tell you straight.