London, Essex & South East ACTING applications for 2025 are now open!

 

We can give you the support you need to approach your audition with confidence, knowing that you have benefited from the advice and training of industry professionals. Successful candidates will also have their audition fees paid at our partner UK drama schools.

In order to apply for Open Door, you will need to:

  • Be based in London, Essex and the South East

  • Aged 18+ from the 1st October 2025

  • Have an annual family household income of £43,000 or less

  • Not currently hold a degree in the UK

  • Have full access to 3 years of Student Finance in the UK

  • Intend to apply for a full time BA Hons Acting degree for the academic year 2026

We will need to check the financial records of the selected participants, so please do not apply if you do not meet all the criteria above. This is a project designed for people who could not otherwise afford to audition for drama school.

Audition Dates

First Rounds :

  • Wednesday 27th August

  • Monday 1st September

  • Monday 15th September

Recalls :

  • Monday 15th September

  • Tuesday 16th September

  • Wednesday 17th September