On the evening of Thursday 8 May, parents were treated to an evening of LAMDA performances, ranging from Grade 3 Year 7 pupils to Gold Medal Grade 8 Year 12 and 13 pupils, as well as many in between!
Speaking after the showcase, LAMDA teacher Mrs Lucazeau said:
'The evening showcased an impressive array of talent with some heartfelt and energetic performances. Pupils demonstrated their skills in acting, using their imaginations to transport the audience to their characters’ world and also used their skills in vocal technique, physical characterisation and staging.
It was a wonderful evening of creativity expression and inspiration and as well as some set syllabus grade duologues, we enjoyed some pupil chosen pieces by Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, as well as modern comedy and farce. It was a joy to see the pupils embolden and inspire each other as they took to the stage. It serves as an important performance opportunity ahead of the LAMDA exams and a chance to share work with each other and parents. Despite some nerves there were some outstanding performances and pupils should be extremely proud of their progress this year.
Thank you to our parents, Mr Howe, and Mrs Farrell for coming to support and encouraging the LAMDA team of performers!'
Well done to the following performers:
- Mabel Reed-Ryan and Poppy White, Grade 3 Acting: The Glass Slipper by Eleanor Farjeon
- Jasper Day & Jacob Walker, Grade 3 Acting: The Firebird by Neil Duffield
- A Payne and E Bacon, Grade 3 Acting: James and Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
- TJ Caunter and Dexter Penney, Grade 3 Acting: Kidnapped at Christmas by Willis Hall
- Lily Amos-Yeo and Eva Merry, Grade 3 Acting: Below Stairs by Shaun McKenna
- Polina Brown and Masha Budnyk, Grade 5 Acting: Out on a Limb by Emma Gordon
- Ella Campbell, Grade 4 Acting: The Gingerbread Man by David Wood
- Millie Green and A Williams, Grade 4 Acting: The Forgetful Chef by Emma Louise Tinniswood
- Rory Collar, Grade 5 Acting: Wonder Boy by Ross Willis
- Atticus Curtis-Green, Grade 5 Acting: Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
- Joe Filippetto, Grade 6 Bronze Medal Acting: One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
- J Thexton, Grade 7 Silver Medal Acting: The Lord of the Rings Screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson
- Zac Hashemi and Harry Williams, Grade 6 Bronze Medal Acting: One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
- Johnny Pearson, Grade 7 Silver Medal Acting: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
- Albie Ball, Grade 6 Bronze Medal Acting: Zero for the Young Dudes by Alistair McDowell
- Austin Mason, Grade 7 Silver Medal Acting: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
- Bethany Redston, Grade 8 Gold Medal Acting: An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
- Pearse Welsh, Grade 8 Gold Medal Acting: The Vortex by Noel Coward
- D Gemmell, Grade 8 Gold Medal Acting: Immaculate by Oliver Lansley
LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) classes are open to students across all year groups and help to improve confidence as well as communication and performance skills. Examinations are designed to equip candidates, whatever their age or aspirations, with a range of skills that will serve them throughout life. Pupils will develop confidence to present themselves with clarity and expression. As well as specific performance skills, pupils will gain a broad knowledge and appreciation of plays and literature to support core education, and will hopefully find lessons fun, practical and empowering.
You can learn more about LAMDA on the College’s LAMDA page where it contains examination details, more about Mrs Luzaceau, and the link to register.
