Contemporary Monologues for Women
If you’ve found this page, chances are you’re looking for the perfect monologue for your drama school audition. Choosing and performing the right piece is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make — and it can make or break your audition. At Acting Coach Scotland, we’ve helped hundreds of students win places at top UK drama schools.
If you’d like expert 1-2-1 coaching on selecting and performing your audition monologue, check out our Drama School Audition Coaching.
Nikki’s Monologue: Standing at the Sky’s Edge by Chris Bush
Lorna’s Monologue from Perfect Match by Gary Owen
The Informer’s Monologue from Tejas Verdes by Fermín Cabal
Rehana’s Monologue from Angel by Henry Naylor
Isobel's Monologue from Bull by Mike Bartlett
W’s Monologue from Lungs by Duncan Macmillan
Findlay’s Monologue from Close Quarters by Kate Bowen
Unnamed Monologue from The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas by Dennis Kelly
Ange’s Monologue from I Think We Are Alone by Sally Abbott
Kate's Monologue from Island Town by Simon Longman
Kelly’s Monologue from Flesh and Bone by Elliot Warren
Dot’s Monologue from Velocity by Daniel MacDonald
Chloe’s Monologue from Bitch Boxer by Charlotte Josephine
Another of Chloe’s Monologue from Bitch Boxer by Charlotte Josephine
Pip’s Monologue from Things I Know to be True by Andrew Bovell
Rosies Monologue from Things I Know to be True by Andrew Bovell
Ayesha’s Monologue from The Funeral Director by Iman Qureshi
Janey’s Monologue from The Funeral Director by Iman Qureshi
Uta’s Monologue from 8 Hotels by Nicholas Wright
Floss’ Monologue from BU21 by Stuart Slade
Izzy’s Monologue from BU21 by Stuart Slade
Sophie’s Monologue from Blink by Phil Porter
Kyra’s Monologue from Skylight by David Hare
Sophie's Monologue from Boys by Ella Hickson
Amy’s Monologue from Breathing Corpses by Laura Wade
Allegra’s Monologue from Pretty Theft by Adam Szymkowicz
Dogface’s Monologue from Dogface by Kellie Powell
Cynthia’s Monologue from Goodbye Charles by Gabriel Davis
Renee’s Monologue from The Astronaut’s Chair by Rona Munro
Emma’s Monologue from People, Places, and Things by Duncan Macmillan
Joey’s Monologue from Precious Little Talent by Ella Hickson
Susie’s Monologue from Pramkicker by Sadie Hasler
Victim Support Monologue by Nick J Field
Another Joey’s Monologue from Precious Little Talent by Ella Hicks
Preparing for drama school auditions can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our 1-2-1 Drama School Audition Coaching has helped actors gain places at RADA, LAMDA, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and beyond. Find out more and book your coaching here.
Want to master your monologue audition technique?
Join Acting Coach Scotland’s Principal for a live online Monologue Audition Masterclass / Lecture. In this 90-minute Zoom session, you’ll learn how to:
Choose a monologue that shows you at your best
Break down the text for clarity and impact
Avoid the most common mistakes that stop actors getting recalls
Deliver a performance that makes drama school audition panels sit up and take notice
Investment: £15 / $20
Spaces are limited to keep the session interactive.
