The Drama School Podcast

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The Drama School Podcast, hosted by John Richmond, is the essential resource for anyone preparing for drama school auditions. Each episode, John speaks with a student from a different drama school about the school's training, audition process and day-to-day life. These are honest, inside perspectives from real students, designed to help you decide which school is right for you. If you’re getting ready for auditions or researching where to apply, The Drama School Podcast is your go-to guide as you take the next step in your performing arts journey.

Episodes

  1. FEB 3

    National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT): Productions, Auditions & Industry Opportunities

    In this episode of The Drama School Podcast, current NYMT performers John Richmond and Millie Henderson share their experiences with The National Youth Music Theatre. We cover: 🎭 NYMT's audition process 🗓️ A typical day of training at NYMT 🎓 The types of courses NYMT offers ⭐ NYMT's industry opportunities & alumni Instagram: ⁠@itsjohnrichmond⁠ Email: itsjohnrichmond@gmail.com The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not represent NYMT itself. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:36) NYMT explained (02:57) Typical day of Training at NYMT (08:03) Show Week at NYMT (10:10) Alumni (11:34) Audition Process for NYMT (18:53) Musicians, Tech Team & Creatives Applications (19:31) Industry Opportunities (23:26) Answering YOUR Questions (26:14) Outro

    27 min

  2. 12/21/2025

    ArtsEd Audition Tips, Training & Student Life | The Drama School Podcast

    In this episode of The Drama School Podcast, John Richmond chats with ArtsEd student Martina Galea L'offreda about life on ArtsEd's Musical Theatre degree. We cover: 🎭 ArtsEd's audition process 🗓️ A typical day of training at ArtsEd 🌍 Student life in Chiswick - nightlife, accommodation & jobs ⭐ ArtsEd's performance opportunities & alumni Instagram: ⁠@itsjohnrichmond⁠ Email: itsjohnrichmond@gmail.com Martina's Instagram: @martina_galealoffreda The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not represent the school itself. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:56) Training (05:29) Audition Process (10:25) Facilities (12:07) Student Life (14:43) Performance Opportunities (16:43) Alumni (17:30) Quick-Fire Questions (19:01) Outro

    20 min

  3. 11/09/2025

    Laine Theatre Arts Audition Tips, Training & Student Life | The Drama School Podcast

    In this episode of The Drama School Podcast, John Richmond chats with Laine Theatre Arts student Evie Grace Brown about life on Laine Theatre Arts' Musical Theatre degree. We cover: 🎭 Laine Theatre Arts' audition process 🗓️ A typical day of training at Laine Theatre Arts 🌍 Student life in Epsom - nightlife, accommodation & jobs ⭐ Laine Theatre Arts' performance opportunities & alumni Instagram: @itsjohnrichmond Email: itsjohnrichmond@gmail.com The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not represent the school itself. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (01:01) Training (06:43) Audition Process (09:55) Facilities (11:20) Student Life (15:50) Performance Opportunities (18:32) Alumni (19:32) Quick-Fire Questions (20:15) Outro

    21 min

  4. 10/17/2025

    Italia Conti Audition Tips, Training & Student Life | The Drama School Podcast

    In this episode of The Drama School Podcast, John Richmond chats with Italia Conti graduate Hannah Wilson about life on Italia Conti's Musical Theatre degree. We cover: 🎭 Italia Conti's audition process 🗓️ A typical day of training at Italia Conti 🌍 Student life in Woking/Guildford - nightlife, accommodation & jobs ⭐ Italia Conti's performance opportunities & alumni Instagram: itsjohnrichmond Email: itsjohnrichmond@gmail.com The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not represent the school itself. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:40) Training (06:11) The Building & Facilities (08:05) Audition Process (13:30) Student Life - Woking/Guildford (17:34) Performance Opportunities (20:02) Alumni (21:15) Quick-Fire Questions (21:53) Outro

    23 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    Mountview Audition Tips, Training & Student Life | The Drama School Podcast

    In this episode of The Drama School Podcast, John Richmond chats with Mountview students Bella Sant and Bradley Dockerill about life on Mountview's Musical Theatre degree. We cover: 🎭 Mountview's audition process 🗓️ A typical day of training at Mountview 🌍 Student Life in Peckham - nightlife, community & jobs ⭐ Mountview's performance opportunities Instagram: itsjohnrichmond Email: itsjohnrichmond@gmail.com The views expressed in this episode are those of the guests and do not represent the school itself. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:36) Training (06:15) Audition Process (15:07) Peckham & Student Life (22:14) Performance Opportunities (28:29) Quick-Fire Questions (30:03) Outro

    31 min

  6. 10/01/2025

    Urdang Audition Tips, Training & Student Life | The Drama School Podcast

    In this episode of The Drama School Podcast, current Urdang students John Richmond and Lara Shonibare share their experience on Urdang's Dance & Musical Theatre degree. We cover: 🎤 Urdang's audition process 🗓️ A typical day of training at Urdang 🩰 Full Out Friday and the track system 🌍 Student life in central London – accommodation, jobs & community Instagram: itsjohnrichmond Email: itsjohnrichmond@gmail.com The views expressed in this episode are those of the guests and do not represent Urdang itself. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:15) Full Out Friday (01:49) Training & Track System (07:10) Audition Process (11:43) Facilities (13:39) Student Life (18:53) Performance Opportunities (22:29) Quick-Fire Questions (24:38) Outro

    25 min

  7. TRAILER

    The Drama School Podcast Trailer

    The Drama School Podcast, hosted by John Richmond, is an online hub designed to help you pick the right school. Each episode, John talks to students from different schools about the training, audition process and student life. Instagram: @itsjohnrichmond

    1 min

Trailer

About

The Drama School Podcast, hosted by John Richmond, is the essential resource for anyone preparing for drama school auditions. Each episode, John speaks with a student from a different drama school about the school's training, audition process and day-to-day life. These are honest, inside perspectives from real students, designed to help you decide which school is right for you. If you’re getting ready for auditions or researching where to apply, The Drama School Podcast is your go-to guide as you take the next step in your performing arts journey.

Information

  • Creator
    John Richmond
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Richmond
  • Show Website
    The Drama School Podcast