Perform 4 Good 2026: What It Is, How to Sign Up and How to Prepare

Every year, our Perform 4 Good auditions for young performers get booked up almost instantly. If you’ve never attended Young Talent Expo before, here is everything you need to know about what Perform 4 Good is, how to secure your audition slot and how you can best prepare!

Perform 4 Good 2026 – At a Glance

Booking opens: 30th October 2026 at 10am
VIP booking opens: 28th October 2026 at 10am
Young Talent Expo: Saturday 7th November 2026
Where: 155 Bishopsgate, London
Performance: 1-minute monologue or song
General booking limit: One audition per performer
Donation: Minimum £5 donation to YoungMinds
Requirement: You must have a valid Young Talent Expo 2026 ticket

What is Perform 4 Good?

Perform 4 Good is a dedicated audition opportunity taking place as part of the Young Talent Expo.

Young performers who secure a slot will have the opportunity to perform either a monologue or song for leading industry Agents and Casting Directors.

Our Agents and Casting Directors generously volunteer their time, with all proceeds from Perform 4 Good going towards YoungMinds. Performers get the chance to gain valuable audition experience, receive feedback from industry professionals and raise money for an important cause at the same time.

For anyone interested in acting, musical theatre or performance, it’s a fantastic opportunity to get in the room, share your talent and experience what an industry-facing audition can feel like.

How do I sign up?

Young performers can pre-register their details in advance using the Perform 4 Good registration link – and we highly recommend doing so!

Once you’ve pre-registered, we’ll email the booking link directly to you as soon as slots go live at 10am on 30th October.

Set your alarms! Perform 4 Good is one of our most popular opportunities at the Expo, and in previous years audition slots have sold out in as little as FIVE minutes.

Pre-registering now means you don’t need to remember to come back and find the booking page – we’ll send the link straight to your inbox when booking opens.

Once you have secured your audition slot, you will be directed to GoFundMe to make your charitable donation to YoungMinds.

There is a minimum donation of £5, set by GoFundMe, although you are very welcome to donate more if you can. Every contribution helps support an incredibly important cause.

For General Perform 4 Good bookings, auditions are strictly limited to:

• One audition slot per performer

• One time slot

• One audition room

We want to make sure as many young performers as possible have the chance to take part, so please do not make duplicate bookings as these will be cancelled.

All of the rooms use the same registration form, so you only need to submit your details once. When bookings open, you will then be able to choose your preferred room based on availability.

You must also have a valid Young Talent Expo 2026 ticket to take part in Perform 4 Good. An audition booking alone will not give you entry to the Expo, so please make sure your Expo ticket is secured before the day.

How to Pick Your Monologue

Picking the right piece can make a huge difference to how confident you feel in the room!

Here are our biggest pieces of advice, based on feedback from industry professionals:

• Pick a monologue in your age range

• Choose a monologue from a character you could actually be cast as

• It’s best if you have it memorised like the back of your hand!

• We love monologues with a clear beginning, middle and end

• Pick something that shows off your personality

• Keep it within the one-minute time limit so you have more time for valuable feedback

You do not need to pick the most dramatic or complicated monologue you can find.

Often, a simple monologue performed truthfully and confidently is far more effective than something very high stakes.

Look for a piece where your character is talking to someone else and wants something. This will help the monologue feel active rather than like you are simply reciting a story.

And most importantly, choose something you enjoy performing! If you connect with the material, they will see that radiate from you.

How to Choose a Song

If you are singing, choose a one-minute section of something that feels comfortable – something you could sing on any day, even if you’re a little nervous.

You are more than welcome to sing acapella! If you want to sing with a track, make sure you bring your own track ready to play from your phone. If you’d prefer to play your track through your own speaker, you’re very welcome to bring one with you too.

You do not need to choose the highest, biggest or most impressive song in your repertoire!

Instead, think about:

• What sits comfortably in your voice

• What suits your age and style

• What lets you tell a story

• What you know extremely well

The aim is to show who you are as a performer, not to prove how difficult a song you can sing.

Which Room Should I Pick?

When booking your Perform 4 Good slot, have a think about what you’d most like to get out of the experience.

Already have an Agent you’re happy with? We recommend choosing one of the Casting Director rooms to make the most of the opportunity to perform in front of Casting Directors and gain valuable experience and feedback.

If you’re currently looking for representation and would love the opportunity to introduce yourself and your work to Agents, then an Agent room may be the best fit for you.

You can view the full 2026 Agent and Casting Director panel on our website before booking, so we highly recommend having a look in advance and deciding which room would be your first choice.

Choose the room that makes the most sense for where you are in your journey and remember, whichever you pick, it’s a brilliant opportunity to get in the room and perform for industry professionals!

Tips for Inside the Audition Room

First things first: getting yourself into the room is already something to be proud of!

Auditions can feel intimidating – yes, even for experienced actors! – but remember that the Agents and Casting Directors sitting in front of you want you to do well. Take a breath, trust the work you’ve done and enjoy your moment. You’ve got this!

Here are a few things to remember once you step inside:

Walk in with confidence.
Head up, smile and remember: it’s awesome that you’re putting yourself out there and doing something that can be nerve-wracking for a lot of people! You don’t need to make a huge entrance or become the most confident person on the planet. Walk in, smile, say hello and be yourself.

Introduce yourself clearly.
If asked, tell the panel your name and what you’ll be performing. Keep it simple – no need for a five-minute acceptance speech just yet!

Take. Your. Time.
You don’t have to start the second you reach your spot. Get settled. Take a breath. Focus. Then begin when you’re ready.

Made a mistake? Keep going!
Forgot a word? Slight stumble? Do not panic and definitely don’t apologise! The panel might not even have noticed. Recovering and carrying on confidently can actually say a lot about you as a performer.

Forget about the panel (well… sort of).
Someone writing something down? Not smiling? Looking at a piece of paper? Don’t try to decode it! You have absolutely no idea what they’re thinking, and trying to work it out will only pull you out of your performance. Stay in your world, focus on your piece and let them do their job.

Make a choice and OWN it.
Confidence doesn’t mean being the loudest or biggest performer in the room. It means committing to your choices. Trust your instincts and show them your version of the piece – that individuality is exactly what makes you interesting as a performer.

Got a redirect? That’s exciting!
If an Agent or Casting Director asks you to try the piece again in a different way, don’t assume you did something wrong. It’s an opportunity to play! Listen to what they’ve asked, give it a go and show that you can take direction and adapt.

And finally… be lovely!
You don’t need to overthink this one. Be polite, be yourself and say thank you before you leave. Professionalism and kindness go a long way in this industry.

Most importantly, try to enjoy it! You’re getting the chance to perform for working industry professionals, practise being in an audition room and share what you love doing. Whatever happens in those few minutes, you’ll walk out with another audition under your belt – and that’s a win in itself.

What Should You Remember Most?

Perform 4 Good isn’t about being perfect. It’s about getting into the room, giving it a go and coming out the other side feeling that little bit more confident.

Every year, we see young performers walk out feeling incredibly proud that they put themselves out there – whether they nailed every moment or learned something new along the way.

If you can walk into a room and perform in front of Agents and Casting Directors working across some of the UK’s biggest projects, that’s something worth celebrating!

That confidence, experience and willingness to put yourself out there is what Perform 4 Good is all about.

Why We're Supporting YoungMinds 💛

At Young Talent Expo, we believe that supporting young performers means looking after their wellbeing, not just their talent.

The performing arts industry can be an exciting place, but it can also bring challenges, from audition pressures and rejection to navigating social media and self-confidence.

That's why we're proud to support YoungMinds through Perform 4 Good 2026, raising vital funds to help ensure young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it.

Every donation, big or small, will help us make a difference to young people beyond the stage and screen.

Those who secure an audition slot will be sent our fundraising page to make their donation.

Key Information

Young Talent Expo 2026
Saturday 7th November 2026
155 Bishopsgate, London

General Perform 4 Good booking opens: 30th October at 10am for performers who have pre-registered their details.

The opportunity is available to existing Young Talent Expo 2026 ticket holders only.

General audition slots are limited to one per performer. VIP ticket holders receive two audition spaces as part of their ticket.

Choose a piece you love, prepare it well and walk into the room with confidence.

And most importantly, have FUN!

Pre-Register Here