2026 entry now open. Please select one of the options below to apply for our BA (Hons) course with access to student finance towards fees and living costs, Sixth Form and Gap Year course. You can also apply to train one Sunday a month with Associates.
Any problems please email admissions@emildale.co.uk
Audition Mailing list Open House Mailing list
Email us at admissions@emildale.co.uk | Difficulties completing the form? Please call 01462 677 808.
The audition fee for all courses is £40 and is non-refundable. This is a one-off fee payable upon applying and covers the cost of the workshops and panel auditions, as well as any recall auditions if required.
Emil Dale Academy is dedicated to widening participation within the industry and has set up an Audition Fee Waiver Scheme to encourage applications from talented candidates who are deterred from applying by financial barriers.
Please view our Audition Fee Waiver Scheme Policy to find out if you are eligible to apply for a scheme. Please apply here
We also run free (fully funded) outreach masterclasses in theatres around the UK and Ireland — including Wales, Scotland and Manchester — so you can experience our training close to home, before applying.
FREE audition. FREE taster session. Nothing to prepare. Just fill in the form below and turn up
If you have any specific accessibility requirements (such as wheelchair access) or any specific learning needs requirements for your taster day/ audition with us, please email part-time@emildale.co.uk with your requirements and one of the team will contact you to discuss your needs.
Difficulties completing the form?
Please call: 01462 677 808
NEW - THE BIGGEST 1 WEEK UK AUDITION PREPARATION SUMMER SCHOOL INTENSIVE (With Private Singing Lesson Included) Only a deposit needed to secure your place. Instalment options available (spread over 3 payments).
Week in The Life | Private Singing Lesson | All Round Prep for Musical Theatre Drama School Auditions | People Attending from All Over the UK | Stunning Facilities
Train at the home of all round musical theatre and work with faculty who sit on the panel for the auditions. The perfect opportunity to spend a week in the life at Emil Dale. We only offer all round training with no other the courses in anything else.
EXCLUSIVE: All students will receive a one-to-one singing lesson with a technique teacher during the week
| Course | Audition Preparation Summer School. |
| Dates | Monday 24th August – Friday 28th August 2026. |
| Time | 9:30am - 4:30pm. |
| Ages | 14 to 19 split into separate age groups. |
| Location | Emil Dale Academy, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3PA. |
| Level | Intermediate to advanced. Must have experience. |
| Prepare | You must prepare an audition song with sheet music. |
The Audition Preparation Summer School runs for one week during the Summer holidays 2026, and Students will be divided into groups according to age.
Emil Dale Academy, The Broadway, Letchworth
Train: 30 mins from London Kings Cross with a 5 min walk from the train station.
Not included but local discounted hotel options available. We will send the information when we receive your booking.
Local hotels provide discounted rates for students attending any Emil Dale Academy course. EDA does not arrange accommodation for students taking part.
Secure with your place with a £100 deposit plus 2 instalments of £160
Total for 5 days including private singing lesson: £350 + VAT for the week
Fees are inclusive of VAT, and can be paid in full or in instalments, due on 1st April and 1st June 2026.
Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please note: There is no performance at the end of this summer school (spend all the time on technique) but families will be invited at the end of the week for a private drinks reception and tour followed by a q&a.
To apply, fill in the online application here and pay your deposit:
Entry to the Summer School is open to all. If you have any accessibility or additional needs, you must email admissions@emildale.co.uk or speak to a member of the team on 01462 677808 before completing an online form.
Terms & Conditions apply – please see Outreach and Short Course policy on our website here