Lighthouse School of Speech, Drama and Communication

Lighthouse School of Excellence

Welcome to Lighthouse School of Speech, Drama and Communication.

We specialise in teaching children and young people ages 7 – 21 drama and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts LAMDA (Exams) in Schools.

These fantastic and broad range of classes take place in schools and community settings across South London but we have also become experts in online teaching, allowing us to reach students across the globe. Our Weekly Youth Theatre (Drama & LAMDA Classes) take place after school during term time.

From students who love acting and want to learn more about genres of theatre, to those who need to work on their English or struggle with confidence, our classes really are for everyone. We can’t wait to be part of your creative journey.

NEWS: ALL TEACHER TRAINING is now CPD CERTIFIED!!

Easter Holiday Program

Easter Drama Club for Ages 5–12

Oliver Twist

Mon 30th – Thurs 2nd April, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: £180 (£45 per day)
Early Bird: 10% off when paid in full by 28th Feb
(20% Sibling discount available)

Where: Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School, Pepys Site, Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SF
Children from all schools and settings are welcome.

three young people in rags on stage acting

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LAMDA Teacher Training

Whether you are an established teacher, teaching assistant, drama enthusiast but new to the delivery of course content, the Lighthouse Teacher Training program offers an in-depth teaching of the complete LAMDA syllabi and gives valuable tips, insights into how to deliver lessons. All our training is CPD certified.

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Upcoming LAMDA Teacher Training Events:

Saturday 11th April 2026
11am – 3pm LAMDA Criteria Development Workshop Face to Face in London £200
Sunday 6th September 2026
10am – 4pm Introduction to LAMDA Teaching via Zoom £300
Sunday 13th September 2026
10am – 1pm Speaking Verse & Prose Syllabus Training via Zoom £100
Sunday 13th September 2026
2pm – 5pm Public Speaking Syllabus Training via Zoom £100
Sunday 20th September 2026
10am – 1pm Mime Syllabus Training via Zoom £100
Sunday 20th September 2026
2pm – 5pm Acting Syllabus Training via Zoom £100
Sunday 27th September 2026
10am – 1pm Shakespeare Syllabus Training via Zoom £100
Sunday 27th September 2026
2pm – 5pm Musical Theatre Syllabus Training via Zoom £100

Other dates and tailored courses can be requested here. Please specify which training you would like in the “Any Other Information” at the bottom of the Google Form.

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Easter Drama Club for Ages 5-12

Oliver Twist

Dates: Mon 30th – Thurs 2nd April, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: £180 (£45 per day)
Early Bird: 10% off when paid in full by 28th Feb
(20% Sibling discount available)
Location: Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School, Pepys Site, Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SF
Children from all schools and settings are welcome.

The programme will be led by experienced and trusted industry professionals your child already knows, who will create a warm, supportive and confidence-building environment. All teachers are members of the Lighthouse team:
Cara Vaitilingam – Drama teacher, Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School
Ana Riquelme – Drama teacher, Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School
Ben Glover – Drama teacher, Bessemer Grange Primary School
Jo Wilson – Lighthouse co-founder and drama teacher at Bessemer Grange Primary School, Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Haberdashers’ Borough Academy, and more.

Don’t miss out, book today!

There are two ways to book a place on the drama holiday programme. Either pay in full (cheapest), or buy a deposit and pay for the remainder before 23 March.

Pay in Full CLICK HERE
Pay a £45 Deposit CLICK HERE

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and spaces fill up fast – book now so your child doesn’t miss out!