On Thursday 7th May, we held our LAMDA Presentation Evening, celebrating an outstanding set of examination results spanning from June 2025 through to our most recent sitting on 25th March 2026. Pupils were recognised for their achievements across the full range of grades, from Grade 4 through to the prestigious Grade 8 Gold Medal awards. It was a pleasure to congratulate them on their success and present their certificates and medals.
The evening also showcased a selection of pupils’ work, with performances highlighting the breadth, richness, and diversity of LAMDA across the school. The programme included:
- Acting performances ranging from Classical to Contemporary theatre
- Student-devised Speaking in Public presentations
- Verse and Prose speaking from the Communication syllabus
More than a celebration, the evening offered both inspiration and insight into what LAMDA encompasses, demonstrating the importance of oracy and communication skills. Whether developing and refining acting technique, nurturing a love of literature and the spoken word, or building confidence and clarity in public speaking, LAMDA equips pupils with invaluable lifelong skills. The performances demonstrated how pupils learn to bring text to life through vocal control and physical expression, as well as how to shape well-structured, engaging presentations for different audiences and purposes.
The performances began with Myla (LJ), who presented a Verse and Prose piece from Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah. Myla performed with excellent projection and control, skilfully differentiating characters through expressive facial work and vocal variation.
Next, Rose (LK) and Minnie (LK) performed a lively duologue from Out on a Limb by Emma Gordon. Their portrayal of mistaken identity was full of comic timing and natural ease, with both performers bringing subtlety and individuality to their characters.
Oliver (E) followed with a self-devised Speaking in Public presentation. His well-structured piece made effective use of visual aids, enhancing both the humour and informative content. Oliver demonstrated strong stage presence and delivered a confident, measured performance.
India (K) then brought energy and humour with her performance of Topless by Miles Tredinnick. Her portrayal of a fast-talking tour guide was full of comic flair, driven by pace, expressive facial work, and clear characterisation.
Shifting the tone, Jasper (H) performed a monologue from Posh by Laura Wade. With impressive vocal strength and maturity, Jasper captured both the dark humour and underlying menace of the character.
Sophie (J) delivered a moving performance from A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy. Her thoughtful emotional restraint allowed the deeper layers of grief and loss to resonate powerfully with the audience.
After these more intense pieces, Katie (K) lifted the mood with her Speaking in Public presentation, Take Me to the Harry Potter Studios! – Please. Her persuasive argument was delivered with fluency, humour, and excellent audience engagement, supported by creative visual aids.
Ariana (I) performed an extract from BU21 by Stuart Slade. Her portrayal of Izzie, recounting the loss of her mother, blended grief and dark humour with striking maturity. The performance held the audience in complete silence at its climax.
Maya-Rose (J) followed with DNA by Dennis Kelly, demonstrating strong physicality and expressive gestures. She skillfully balanced humour with underlying tension, shifting tone seamlessly.
We then enjoyed another Speaking in Public presentation from Oscar (E), who delivered a humorous and well-crafted piece on his love of golf. His clever wordplay and comic timing had the audience thoroughly entertained.
Amelie (M) performed an extract from The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Her vibrant and energetic performance made the piece all the more poignant, supported by effective staging and vocal variety.
The penultimate performance came from Jemima (I) with a powerful extract from Tusk Tusk by Polly Stenham. Her portrayal of a young girl under emotional strain was delivered with great conviction and sensitivity.
Finally, Evey (J) concluded the evening with a performance from Girls Like That by Evan Placey. Exploring themes of harassment and empowerment, Evey’s performance combined strength with subtlety, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
Overall, the evening was a true celebration of talent, dedication, and creativity, and a testament to the breadth of opportunity that LAMDA provides at Bradfield.
