LAMDA class
Acting & Musical Theatre in Bromley
Acting, song and movement taught together in a small group, with attention to text, character and performance. From ages 7–16, students join Storytellers, Rising Stars or Headliners according to their age.
What It Covers
Acting & Musical Theatre at Bromley Conservatoire
A small-group programme with a clear teaching purpose, building craft, confidence and performance across the year.
Age groups
Within acting & musical theatre, students join the group that matches their age.
Storytellers
Ages 7–9
Rising Stars
Ages 9–11
Headliners
Ages 12–16
Assessed by LAMDA
Acting & Musical Theatre works towards LAMDA examinations sat in person at the conservatoire.
How exams workWhat's included
The reserved class slot is in line with our term dates.
- Reserved 60-minute class slot
- Small class size (max 8)
- Weekly reports after each class
- Preparation for LAMDA examinations (certificate)
- Two opportunities to enter examinations per year
- Preparation for two annual showcases
- Theatre experience
- Progression Passport to log achievements and progress — badges and prizes can be earned
- Eligibility for teacher-awarded effort medals
- Physical and digital examinations administered and taken on site, in a familiar environment
- Priority festival entry
- No charge in August
Billed separately
These are not included in the monthly fee and are charged only where they apply.
- Examination entry fees, where applicable
Through The Year
What the class is working on, by half-term
Acting & Musical Theatre is taught across the school year. Each half-term has a clear focus, so students and families can see what the class is working towards.
- 01
Autumn 1
September – October
Exam preparation (acting). Students apply given circumstances, objective, obstacle and action to approved examination material.
- 02
Autumn 2
October – December
First showcase. The class performs a provided group acting and musical theatre piece, with solo elements.
- 03
Spring 1
January – February
Exploratory work and examination. Students experiment with musical storytelling, then transfer what they discover into the declared examination tasks.
- 04
Spring 2
February – April
Exam preparation (musical theatre). Students sustain character through the complete programme and respond to questions.
- 05
Summer 1
April – May
Second showcase. The class performs a devised group acting and musical theatre piece, with solo elements.
- 06
Summer 2
May – July
Performance and exploratory work. The class performs part-way through the half-term, then explores and begins the next acting examination material.
The year's teaching is organised by half-term, moving between examination preparation, showcase work and exploratory class time. The first examination window is acting; the second is musical theatre.
Timetable
Class times for Acting & Musical Theatre
Reserved 60-minute class slot, in line with our term dates. Classes currently offered for this programme.
Storytellers
Ages 7–9
- Limited places
Monday
17:30–18:30
- Class is full
Saturday
15:30–16:30
Rising Stars
Ages 9–11
- Class is full
Saturday
14:30–15:30
Headliners
Ages 12–16
- Limited places
Saturday
16:30–17:30
Classes are limited to 8 students. Times are taken from the live conservatoire timetable and may change by term.
Also at the Conservatoire
Other programmes
Theatre Tots
Ages 3–5
An introduction to drama, song and shared performance for ages 3–5, in a small group and with a clear teaching purpose rather than unstructured play.
Young Performers
Ages 5–7
Individual skills in public speaking, acting and musical theatre for ages 5–7, taught in a small group. This is the class before children choose one or more specialisms. Young Performers is part of the performing arts membership.
Public Speaking
Ages 7–16
A small-group programme for clear speech, structured argument and confident address. From ages 7–16, students join Storytellers, Rising Stars or Headliners according to their age.
Acting for Screen
Ages 7–16
Screen-focused acting in a small group, with Trinity examination preparation. From ages 7–16, students join Storytellers, Rising Stars or Headliners according to their age.
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