Why Choose LAMDA?
The school is proud and excited to offer LAMDA acting exams for the following reasons:
- LAMDA is one of the oldest drama schools in the U.K and has a global reputation for excellence.
- They count towards invaluable UCAS points for students applying to university.
- Performing solo is an achievement so your confidence can grow both whether as a performer or in your daily life.
- We can’t think of any career that does not rely on clear communication skills. By taking the exams you will develop the ability to speak confidently and clearly.
- The skills you learn are transferrable, for example exploring form, character and subtext is studied in English but can also be applied to other professions.
- They provide another performance opportunity.
- You get to work with interesting texts and research different practitioners.
- You develop your presentation skills.
- They are good preparation for auditions.
- The exams give you the opportunity to broaden your vocabulary and develop your reading skills by engaging with a range of texts.
Acting exams can be taken at four levels:
- Entry level
- Level 1: Grades 1, 2 , 3
- Level 2: Grades 4 & 5
- Level 3: Grades 6, 7, 8 (Bronze Medal, Silver Medal, Gold Medal.)
There are also introductory exams for young performers, aged approximately 5-7, who are taking their first steps in learning text and communicating.
Depending on which exam you take, you will perform 1-3 scenes from memory, demonstrating an understanding of the material and acting techniques; this is followed by a short discussion with the examiner.