LAMDA & Musical Theatre @ Waverley Abbey -Waverley Abbey Pupils Only
Private LAMDA Acting & Singing Lessons
Showshack offer private individual, duo or group 30 minute lessons in Acting & Singing using the LAMDA Examination syllabus.
Lessons take place during school hours 11.50 – 15.20.
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is the oldest drama school in the United Kingdom.
LAMDA exams can be taken in Acting, Musical Theatre, Devised Performance (Improvisation) and Mime at all levels. Speech exams can also be taken, for example: The Speaking of Verse and Prose or Speaking in Public.
Exams are accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) giving equivalent points towards GCSEs, A Levels and UCAS Points.
Our Acting LAMDA lessons are designed to develop a range of skills that will serve children in all aspects of their lives, unlock the imagination, increase communication skills and build self-confidence and self-esteem. Lessons also focus on taking direction, expanding characterisation knowledge and evolving performance skills to the highest level.
Our Singing LAMDA Lessons help to build confidence, teach breath support and control, pitching and articulation. It is important to gain training and guidance with singing to prevent vocal damage and strain. Students can learn a variety of styles and genres including Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock and many more.
LAMDA Teachers
All of our LAMDA teachers are experienced professional actors and actresses with degrees from drama school and are DBS checked.
To Enquiry about our available LAMDA Slots @ Waverley Abbey School please email
Monday Musical Theatre After School Club 15.30 - 17.00
Our Musical Theatre sessions combine the three main disciplines of Musical Theatre, dance, drama and singing. The classes include vocal and body warm ups, drama improvisations, directed script work, stage direction, choreographed dance routines and vocal tuition. Our experience has shown these activities help to develop both self confidence and self esteem.
Musical Theatre Students perform at the end of each term to their family & friends.
Dress Code for Musical Theatre students is a Showshack t-shirt and black jogging bottoms/jazz pants or leggings. Students must wear appropriate footwear, black plimsolls, black jazz shoes or jazz trainers. Please note that Ugg style boots or loose sandals/flip flops are not suitable footwear for Showshack. Long hair must be tied back.
This is a uniformed class – Please click HERE to purchase your Showshack Uniform.
All students may from time to time perform during a school assembly demonstrating the skills they have acquired. It is an essential part of their learning to perform in front of others.

Musical Theatre at Waverley Abbey
Please note : Enrolment to classes is ongoing and a notice period to cease lessons is required as per our Terms and Conditions