hOW TO APPLY
All Level 2, 3 and 4 applications for
Eastern School of Performing Arts are made through Stamford College.
You can apply direct by clicking the box below and completing our internal ESPA form.
This will secure you an audition place.
Once college applications are live we will send you a link to complete the Stamford College application.
Higher Education applicants ( HNC and HND Musical Theatre) should apply through UCAS details for this are included on the link below.
entry requirements
Level 2 Foundation:
4 GCSE's at grades 9-3
Successful Audition and Interview
Level 3 Courses:
5 GCSE's at grades 9-4
Successful Audition and Interview
Level 4 Course:
72 UCAS Points
Successful Audition and Interview
Auditions
2024-25 Auditions run in October and January and each day runs from 9:30am - 4:00pm, giving applicants the opportunity to experience life as an ESPA student.
Dance Applicants:
Applicants will participate in Ballet, Jazz and Commercial classes
Applicants will perform a solo dance which they feel best showcases their ability (between 1:30 and 2:00 minutes
Applicants will have an interview with the course coordinator
Musical Theatre Applicants:
Applicants will participate in a Jazz class and a singing and acting workshop
Applicants will perform a solo song with backing track
Applicants will perform a monologue of their choosing
Applicants will have an interview with the course coordinator
Acting Applicants:
Applicants will participate in an acting workshop
Applicants will perform 2 contrasting monologues of their choosing
Applicants will have an interview with the course coordinator
Higher Education Applicants:
Applicants will participate in a Jazz class and a singing and acting workshop
Applicants will perform a solo song with backing track
Applicants will perform a monologue of their choosing
Applicants will have an interview with the course coordinator
Applicants should bring a piece of written work that demonstrates academic ability