ELSF LAMDA EXAM COACHING
Personalised Coaching: 1-to-1, Small Group & School Sessions.
"My daughter worked with her ELSF LAMDA coach on her Level 3 Acting exam, achieving a Distinction. She really enjoyed the sessions and always looked forward to them. I’ve seen a huge growth in her confidence and performance throughout the process, and she has developed a real passion for acting and drama as a result." Parent of a LAMDA distinction student coached by ELSF
100% Pass Rate in LAMDA Acting Exams.
We prepare students for exams in:
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Acting
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Shakespeare
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Speaking Verse & Prose
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Public Speaking
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Reading for Performance
Our DBS checked LAMDA coaches are all professional, working actors who are also experienced acting coaches, trained at accredited drama schools. They bring real-world industry experience and expert guidance to every lesson, helping students develop both their skills and confidence.
Contact: youngcompany@elsf.uk for more info
Students receive personalised 1‑to‑1 or small group (3–4 students) coaching with specialist LAMDA tutors, covering the full syllabus from Introductory to Medal Grades. Each student benefits from tailored guidance to develop acting skills, build confidence, and prepare thoroughly for their exams.
We provide:
· Experienced LAMDA coaches – professional actors trained at accredited drama schools
· Access to LAMDA Anthologies for speech selection
· Worksheets for exam introductions
· Knowledge resource sheets covering 20% of exam marks
· Support with exam paperwork and logistics
· Most students sit their exams at LAMDA, Barons Court, London, and the majority achieve Distinction. We are proud to maintain a 100% pass rate. Medal Grades also contribute UCAS points for higher education applications.
It has sparked a keen interest in drama and performance and has had a lasting, confidence-building impact, for which I will always be very grateful. This is all thanks to the creative and inclusive way the LAMDA coaching sessions are run. Thank you.' Parent of a LAMDA distinction student coached by ELSF
1-to-1 & small group sessions
"Thank you so much for your excellent teaching, support and hard work and most importantly making it such a fun. and positive experience" Parent of a LAMDA distinction student coached by ELSF
We work with schools to run weekly LAMDA classes, fitted around your timetable. Sessions can be 30–60 minutes during breaks, lunch, or in place of regular lessons. Group classes can run 30–90 minutes, with a maximum of 12 students, and can take place before school, during school, or after school.
Our DBS‑checked teachers are experienced in working with children of all ages.
Who Benefits?
Primary Students:
Need a confidence boost
Want to improve English and communication skills
Have a natural talent for drama
Secondary Students:
Keen actors looking to refine performance skills
Love drama but may not pursue GCSE or A Level
Want UCAS points to improve college/university prospects
Academically strong but want to develop public speaking and self-presentation skills
In School Group sessions
DIRECTOR OF ELSF'S LAMDA EXAM PROGRAMME
Ursula Early
The LAMDA programme is led by Ursula Early, Co-Artistic Director of ELSF’s professional touring company. A highly experienced acting coach and teacher, she also runs the ELSF Youth Theatre and has helped many young people achieve outstanding results in their LAMDA exams.
Ursula has Produced all ELSF's professional Shakespeare tours and co-directing their Community Casts. Alongside ELSF, she has been a professional actress for 20 years and has an extensive TV & theatre acting CV and trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
TV credits include: Eastenders, Doctors, The Bill, Life Begins. Theatre credits include: Please Right Back (1927), A Midsummer Nights Dream & Twelfth Night (ELSF), The Endings (Soho Theatre & Nottingham Playhouse), Powerhouse, Last Manor Standing and The Power Of Love (Pleasance Theatre), Wives As They Were Maids As They Are (Theatre Royal Bury St Edmund),, Guests (Hall For Cornwall), Master Of Mayhem (Eastern Angles), Diamond (Kings Head), The Glimmer (Bristol Old Vic Studio) and more.
Teaching/Facilitating:
Ursula is an experienced facilitator & has designed/delivered an extensive range of acting & drama workshops for theatre companies & acting courses and schools, including City Academy. She is currently on the professional development faculty of Dance Research Studio & teaches on their Professional Development Programme.
Feedback from some amazing young performers who have been part of ELSF's previous projects including: Apprentice Actors
& Community Cast members (Twelfth Night, Rome & Juliet & Midsummer Night's Dream)
ELSF Participant Feedback
“Massive thank you for letting me and Bash (her baby) be a part of your production. This opportunity came at such an amazing when I’m trying to redefine who I am post baby, so to make a come back and build my confidence meant the world! Being involved in your play gave me a glimpse of who I used to be and I loved it.
I’d love to be involved next year.”
“Thank you for having me as part of the Community Cast, It was a real privilege to watch and be a part of the show. It was truly brilliant! I look forward to potentially working with you and maybe the cast again in the future.”
Our Apprentice Actors have gone on to achieve places at top London drama schools & secure agents
Matt Kasham
Apprentice Actor 2021
Final recalls at multiple drama schools
Foundation course offer Rose Bruford
Frank Alemitu Bertoletti
Apprentice Actor 2022
Caitlin Stevenson
Apprentice Actor 2023
Now studying BA Acting at LAMDA
If you are interested in getting involved with the Young Company and any of our other young Person Schemes (community Cast, Apprentice Actor) or would like to discuss other ways we can work together, please get in touch: INFO@ELSF.UK