Can you recommend some private LAMDA or other acting/drama classes?

[Ant]

Our eldest did LAMDA at primary school. She really enjoyed it and now has a couple of exams under he belt where she did very well. She's at secondary now, where they don't offer LAMDA any more and, according to her at least, the drama classes aren't all that good. Can anyone recommend a place for her to carry on with LAMDA courses privately?

We like LAMDA as it has recognised certifications that should help her if she decides to take her acting studies on further at a later stage. But if anyone has an alternative to offer that can give similar benefits I would be interested to hear about those too.

[Bellenden Belle]

http://www.barbarahouseman.com

Barbara is an extraordinary drama and speech coach.

She taught me as a child and I have never ever forgotten her.

As you'll see from her website she has gone on to rather dizzy heights but she lives in East Dulwich and may still take students.

Just to add that if your daughter is interested in pursuing drama in the future then experience of participatory/ group work will be far more beneficial than qualifications. Choose carefully - avoid places that shout show business and performance. Theatre Peckham is worth considering....

[pripolla]

www.slyt.co.uk

South London Youth Theatre are amazing.

My daughter attends the musical theatre classes, but they offer acting/drama as well.