Auditions
Everything you need to know about competitive entry and becoming a student at La Manufacture!
This page provides information regarding application procedures and auditions for each degree course, as well as regulations governing admissions and studies at the Manufacture.
In 2027, entrance exams will be held for the Bachelor en Contemporary Dance, the Bachelor Théâtre and Master en Arts scéniques. Classes will begin in September 2027.
Bachelor in Theatre
Admission to the Bachelor in Theatre results of a two-round competitive audition, held two times every three years. A class of 16 student actors is formed after two rounds of auditions.
The next auditions for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre will take place in the academic year 2027-2028, with registration for the competition opening at the end of 2026
Application
- Online registration will open in November 2026
- Registration deadline : 1st March 2027
Auditions dates
- First round: 12-16 April 2027
- Second round: 28 June - 3 July 2027
5-days probationary training for successful candidates in the first round. The results will be announced on the evening of the last day.
The auditions take place at La Manufacture in Lausanne.
Online information meeting
1st February 2027 - 6.30 pm (in French)
Bachelor in Contemporary Dance
Admission to the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance results of a two-round competitive audition held in spring, two times every three years. A class of 14 student dancers is formed at the end of the auditions.
The next entrance audition for the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance will take place in 2027 for the 2027-2030 class.
Consult the Admission requirements
La Manufacture values diversity in terms of artistic interests, sociocultural backgrounds, gender expression, and disabilities.
On an exceptional basis and only for the first round, an online audition may be considered for applicants residing outside the Schengen Area, facing significant financial hardship, or unable to attend on the audition dates. All requests are subject to La Manufacture’s discretion.
If you have any enquiry, please contact
Application
15 October 2027 : Online registration opening
22 February 2027 : Registration deadline
Auditions dates
First round, 3 locations to choose
— 7 - 10 April 2027 : La Manufacture, Lausanne
— 15 April 2027: Barcelona (venue to be confirmed)
— 17 April 2027: Brussels(venue to be confirmed)
Second round
— 10-14 May 2027 : La Manufacture, Lausanne
Probationary training for candidates selected in the first round. The results will be announced on the evening of the last day.
>>> All information on the admission procedure
Online information session
— 15 January 2027 - 7 pm
Online session 2026 (ENG)
Master in Scenic Arts
Admission to the Master in Scenic Arts results of a two-round competitive audition, held every other year. A class of 12 student is formed after two rounds of auditions. The first round is based on an application and the second round takes the form of a 4-day probationary course at La Manufacture.
The next auditions for the Master's in Performing Arts will take place in 2027 for the promotion 27 (2027–2029).
Admissions 2027
- 15 October 2026 : Opening of the online registration
- 10th January 2027 : Registration deadline
- — 15 to 18 March 2027 : Probationary training for shortlisted candidates at La Manufacture in Lausanne (please make yourself available throughout the week, the exact dates will be communicated to the successful candidates at a later date).
Online information 2026 (in french)
Join our online information session on 6 October at 6:30 pm: here
Watch replay of the 2025 information session (in French)