Drama school auditioning costs under the spotlight

Curtis echoed this, saying that “some people may not have access to the information” to apply for waivers, or supportive parents willing to help find it.

Now working as a professional actor, he believes that change is essential.

“There are a multitude of things that make it difficult for someone from a lower socio-economic background [to access training],” he said.

“But auditions fees are probably the easiest barrier to remove.”

He also lamented the closure of the Young Actors Studio, calling it a significant loss for aspiring performers in Wales.

“I certainly wouldn’t have made it this far had it not been for the encouragement I received from that course specifically,” he said.

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama said: “We look for diverse, motivated, talented actors with great instinct and a willingness to take risks, so a wide range of experiences, skills and competences are taken into account.

“To reflect this, our audition fees are means-tested so they are waived for those applicants from low-income backgrounds.”