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enter NYM 2027

Your performance. A Bigger Stage.

National Youth Monologues is the UK's leading monologue competition for young performers aged 9-19.


Choose your category, record your performance and be part of something extraordinary.


Entries open 7 November 2026.

Enter 2027

ENTERING AS A SCHOOL OR GROUP?

Discover discounted entry packages and a simple way to enter multiple students.

EXPLORE GROUP ENTRY OPTIONS

Choose Your Category

You can enter one or more categories. Each entry is a separate monologue.

CONTEMPORARY

CONTEMPORARY

CONTEMPORARY

Modern plays (after 1900)

CLASSICAL

CONTEMPORARY

CONTEMPORARY

Plays written before 1900.

SCREEN

CONTEMPORARY

ORIGINAL

Monologues from film or TV.

ORIGINAL

CONTEMPORARY

ORIGINAL

Your own monologue.

AGE GROUPS

Entries are judged within the following age groups (age on 31 August 2027).

Free Entry for eligible FSM Students

We are committed to making the competition accessible. Free entry is available to young people who receive Free School Meals. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.

LEARN MORE

HOW TO ENTER

1. READ THE RULES

3. complete the entry form

2. Record your monologue

Pick your category and age group. 

2. Record your monologue

3. complete the entry form

2. Record your monologue

Create and record your monologue following our guidance.

3. complete the entry form

3. complete the entry form

3. complete the entry form

Enter online before the deadline.

4. submit your entry

3. complete the entry form

3. complete the entry form

Selected performers will be invited to the Regional & National Finals.

ENTER NOW

EVERY PERFORMANCE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SHINE.

Alongside opportunities to reach our Regional and National Finals, outstanding entries may receive NYM Honours or a Judges' Commendation.

EXPLORE THE COMPETITION

Need Help With Your Self-Tape?

From choosing your monologue to filming your performance, our Self-Tape Tips page gives you practical advice to help you create a confident and compelling entry.

SELF-TAPE TIPS

Read the competition rules

Make sure you are familiar with all the requirements before submitting your entry.

VIEW RULES

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