Welcome to Elizabeth Samuels
Award-winning performing arts classes where children and young people feel welcome, grow in confidence and become proud of what they can do.
Where future performers are encouraged to play, train, and grow.
Elizabeth Samuels Drama School provides welcoming, high-quality training in acting, performance and communication. Through classes at partner schools and our specialist Academy at The Exchange in Twickenham, children and young people develop confidence, creativity and the skills to perform on stage and in front of the camera.
Find the right class
At your Child’s school
Convenient after-school classes exclusively for pupils at our partner primary and secondary schools. Search for your child's school to see the classes currently offered there.
For children from any school
Open-to-all options include the Elizabeth Samuels Academy at The Exchange, Performing Arts at Orleans Park and Grey Court, and selected holiday workshops. Search by postcode to find the nearest suitable option.
Holiday workshops
Our award-winning holiday workshops give children the chance to act, sing, create and perform in a few exciting days with the Elizabeth Samuels team.
Loved by children. Trusted by parents.
“My child loves attending LAMDA classes, and they have been wonderful in building her confidence. It’s a great way to encourage naturally shy children to find their voice. I’m also so pleased the classes are run at our school.”
— Parent of a LAMDA pupil
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“My seven-year-old has grown in confidence and found her very original and very funny voice! She calls Tuesdays ‘Terrific Tuesdays’ because of drama classes.”
— Parent of a Drama pupil
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“Ben has loved drama and has grown massively in confidence. It was amazing to see him perform with his friends. The teachers encourage the children to use their own imaginations and turn their stories into performances.”
— Parent of a Drama pupil
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You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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Yes. We offer a trial in all our classes so your child can meet the teacher, experience a session and see whether the class feels right for them.
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Our class finder will show you the options available at your child’s school or help you find a class open to children from any school. If you’re still unsure, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
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Not at all. We welcome children of all experience levels, including complete beginners. Our teachers help every child participate at a level that feels comfortable while encouraging them to grow in confidence.
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No. Our partner-school classes are available to pupils attending those schools. Children from any school can join the Elizabeth Samuels Academy at The Exchange in Twickenham.
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Just a water bottle, plenty of energy and enthusiasm! We’ll let you know in advance if anything else is needed for a particular class or workshop.
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Yes. Our holiday workshops and camps give children opportunities to perform on stage. Students taking LAMDA can also work towards a graded examination, with our annual examination session usually held in July.
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