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Lyric Hammersmith Springboard

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

About

A free actor training programme finding London's future stars. Ten trainees a year spend two days a week learning performance skills and preparing for industry careers, with over 75% of graduates gaining professional representation and alumni working at the Lyric, Bush, National Theatre and on TV.

Who can apply

Aged 18 to 25, living in West London, with a passion for acting. Underrepresented backgrounds prioritised. Free. Annual intake with monologue audition.

This round

10 trainees enrolled for 2026 programme. The 2026 cohort has been selected and applications are now closed.

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