Shakespeare Monologue Competition

The Shakespeare Monologue Competition invites students to immerse themselves in the realm of Shakespearean drama, showcasing their acting skills through compelling monologues. Students have the unique chance to create their own Shakespeare-inspired monologues or choose an existing one.

The competition this year is judge by Eloise Secker: "I’m an actor and theatre practitioner based in Stratford-upon-Avon. I trained at Rose Bruford Drama School where I gained a First Class Honours Degree in Actor Musicianship in 2009. Since then, I’ve worked as an actor in TV, theatre and radio working for companies like The Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s Globe and the BBC. I’ve also spent the last ten years working as an education practitioner at different organisations across the UK, including Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust where I have delivered talks, workshops and sessions for students of all ages.. At the RSC, I’ve delivered hundreds of workshops for young people and educators, and have worked as an associate director and director mentor for the Next Generation company.  As well as working at the theatre itself, I’ve worked for the RSC internationally (in China, Japan, Australia and the US).
I’m really looking forward to watching your different interpretations of these fantastic monologues and finding out a bit more about you too! Break a leg!"

This competition is now closed for entries. Results will be announced W/C 17 March 

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The winners will have the chance to perform their monologues in the captivating Tudor setting of Mary Arden's farm in Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday 1 May. Not only will they enjoy the honour of performing in this unique venue but also partake in a tour of the working, sustainably operated farm and immersive workshop sessions with the acclaimed learning team from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].

Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.