LAMDA Musical Theatre Exams

Private LAMDA examination lessons are available for children and young people aged 6 plus.

We have 100% pass rate in LAMDA exams with over 95% gaining Distinction.

LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Exams are accredited qualifications in speech and drama. Here at Act One, we teach  the LAMDA Acting & LAMDA Musical Theatre syllabus plus the Speaking in Public exam to develop and nurture the individuals with those important performance and technical skills required.

The aim of the course is to help students improve their performance skills.  We aim to improve students’ confidence, knowledge & performing arts skills, which help with their future careers when they begin attending interviews for professional acting/musical theatre colleges, Universities and full time work.

LAMDA Exams give all of us – child, parent and teacher – an ongoing measurement of a student’s progress in speech, musical theatre and drama. The gradual progression through the LAMDA grades provides benchmarks for every stage of a student’s development in self-confidence, vocal and physical technique, and language awareness.

LAMDA Exams are internationally recognised qualifications. At Level 3 (Grades 6, 7 and 8), LAMDA Exams earn UCAS points, which can be used when applying for higher education courses. A distinction at GOLD level is the equivalent of a full A-Level!

WHAT HAPPENS IN A LAMDA EXAM?

In the first part of an exam, the candidate or candidates give their performance, recital or speeches while the examiner watches. In the second part (the ‘Knowledge Section’), they have a short discussion with the examiner. The kinds of pieces chosen for performance, the number and length of the pieces, and the nature of the discussion depends on the grade being taken.

We take our exams at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manchester. There are 3 exam sessions to choose from; November, March & July. Your teacher will give you a date to work towards and will be there to support you on the day!

HOW ARE THEY MARKED?

The maximum score in a LAMDA Exam is 100. 40 marks are awarded for Interpretation, 40 for Technique and 20 for Knowledge.

• The Interpretation mark reflects the candidate’s imaginative engagement with the written word. It measures how well they have grasped and communicated both the surface message and the underlying emotional content.
• The Technique mark reflects the candidate’s vocal and physical performance. It measures how well they have used the voice and body to express their message and engage the listener.
• The Knowledge mark reflects the candidate’s understanding of language and/or performance techniques. It measures how well they have shared ideas in a discussion.

Overall marks are awarded as follows:
80+ Distinction
65–79 Merit
50–64 Pass