ASSOCIATION OF ENGLISH SINGERS AND SPEAKERS [aka AESS] 

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Concert Artistes’ Association Prize for Actors
"CAA Actors' Prize"

Next Competition: April 2027 | Application Deadline: March 2027

Competition Details

The details below were for the 2026 Competition.
Details for the 2027 competition are to be announced.
In the meantime, please contact
actors.prize@aofess.org.uk.

Application Form

Related Links

Actors’ Prize Past Winners (formerly ‘Speakers’)

↵ return to CAA Actors' Prize

Age Restrictions

These refer to the applicant’s age on the date of the final.

Travel Expenses

We are keen that the cost of getting to and from the competition should not put people off applying. We are able to help with these expenses but unfortunately do not have limitless funds. Please ask if you need help.

WordSong is passionate about encouraging the communication of English words in speech and song in young singers and actors.