Congratulations to Lamont pupil Timmy who was named winner of the Key Stage 2 Contemporary Category in the National Youth Monologues Competition.

The final took place at the beautiful Trafalgar Theatre, a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the centre of London.  

Organisers had said that they were on the hunt for the most powerful monolgues, performed by the most talented young actors. Timmy had to see off competition from 7 others to take the top slot at the final but thousands of performers entered the first rounds from all over the country.

A delighted Timmy is seen with his winner’s medal and trophy. Well done Timmy!

Congratulations to 8-year-old August who gained first place in all of his classes at the Leamington Spa Competitive Festival of Music, Dance and Speech.

Promoting the arts in Leamington Spa, the festival supports and inspires performers from all over the country. The festival’s mission is to to provide a platform where performers can thrive and gain experience from expert adjudicators.

Promoting the arts in Leamington Spa since 1910

At the festival, August won his Verse Speaking (7-under 9) and was awarded the Sun Alliance Cup. He gained first place in Prose Reading (7-under 9) and was awarded a £15 Festival Award for the highest mark across all age categories. August also won his Solo Acting (7-under 9) and was awarded the highest mark across all age categories.

August’s achievements are outstanding – but particularly as this is only the second festival he has entered.

A delighted August with his certificates and winner’s medals – plus a trophy almost as being as him! Incredible work! Well done!

Following the tense Regional Finals of the National Youth Monologues Competition – Lamont pupils Serafina and Timmy are through to the National Finals.

And the best news… is that they won’t have to compete against each other!

Serafina is a Key Stage 4 Finalist in the Classical Section and Timmy is a Key Stage 2 Finalist in the Contemporary Section.

Organisers said: ” After two incredible Regional Finals in Crewe and London, we are so excited to officially announce the performers heading to the National Final at the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End in June. We were on the hunt for the most powerful monolgues, performed by the most talented young actors.

“With expert industry judges and support from some amazing organisations, the National Youth Monologues gives performers the platform to show the UK just how talented they are”.

A delighted Timmy is seen following the Regional Final with his winner’s certificate.

Two Lamont pupils have successfully been named as Regional Finalists in the 2026 National Youth Monologues Competition.

16-year-old Serafina has been named Regional Finalist (North of England) and will perform her piece in May.

Ten-year-old Timmy has been chosen for the KS2 Contemporary Mononolue section as a Southern Regional Finalist. He will be performing his piece live at the end of May.

There were 4,000 entries received and organisers say that the quality of performance was exceptionally high. If successful, they will go on to perform in the National Finals in June.

Congratulations to 8-year-old August! At his first-ever festival he was awarded two 1^st places.  

August not only won his solo Act (10 years and under) but he scooped first place in the Shakespeare class (15 years and under). What a festival debut! 

August was asked to perform each piece in the two Festival Showcases.  

Well done, August.

Congratulations to pupils taking part in the 2026 Alderley Edge Festival at what turned out to be a lovely few days in the Sunshine!

Teaching commitments often keep me away from seeing pupils perform on the day – so it was a delight to be in the audience to support everyone.

Sisters 10-year-old Maryam and eight-year-old Zaynab did exceptionally well. Maryam won all her classes and Zaynab won all her classes bar one – where she received a second. The girls were asked to perform their duologue at the Gala Show and were presented with a trophy for achieving the best results in the whole of the festival.

Sisters Vidusshi and Sharuhi both won their Prose Reading and Verse classes.

10-year-old Clara came second in both her Verse Speaking and her Prose Reading. 

Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Serafina and 14-year-old Freddie on their fantastic news of being accepted as members of the prestigious National Youth Theatre.  

Both pupils joined Lamont Drama when they were 5-years-old and have received Distinction for all their LAMDA exams. They have also enjoyed years of success at Drama Festivals performing Acting, Verse Speaking and Prose Reading.  

Said Mrs Lamont: “Serafina and Freddie have been with me a long time so I’m absolutely delighted to hear their wonderful news. I am super proud of them both and I know they will take full advantage of attending the residential 2-week NYT course this Summer”.  

“I have had many many pupils who have successfully auditioned for the NYT and without exception, they all got so much out of the experience and used it as a stepping stone to achieve their aspirational goals in life. Well done to both!” 

NYT had over 6000 young people auditioning this year and Serafina and Freddie were in the lucky 450 who were accepted. Freddie takes his Grade 8 Speaking of Verse and Prose in July. Serafina is taking her LAMDA Grade 8 acting. 

As well as NYT, Serafina is also attending a 2-week Summer School at RADA . She has recently played Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the SDC Youth where she nominated and won a NODA Award for the best leading female character in a Youth Drama in the North West District 6. She has also just finished playing Morticia in The Addams Family for MTGS and is currently playing Rosie in The Unfriend for The Little Theatre in Formby.   

Over the years, Serafina has been in many productions for SONG, SDC Youth and ACT including Lavender in Matilda, Jemima in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ugly Duckling in Shrek. She has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Liverpool Theatre School on the 3 Year Musical Theatre Course starting this September. She has also just been named as a Regional Finalist (North of England) in the National Youth Monologues Competition. There were 4,000 entries received and organisers say that the quality of performance was exceptionally high. If successful, she will go on to take part in the National Final in June.

Freddie recently played Macduff’s son in Macbeth at the Liverpool Depot with Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. He played a Trixie Pollitt in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at the Liverpool Playhouse and last month he played the lead of Seymour in his school production of Little Shop of horrors. 

Congratulations to talented gymnast and Lamont Drama pupil, 14-year-old Isla Gie who recently competed at the Artistic British Championships at the Liverpool Arena.

Organised by British Gymnastics, the governing body for gymnastics in the UK, the annual event is for elite-level gymnasts who have to qualify to take part. It is used as a selection event for the men’s and women’s national team.

On the day, Isla got her best-ever score on floor in front of the very supportive arena audience. It was a joyous event which celebrated every gymnast taking part. Please click below to see Isla in action.

An added bonus was Isla featuring in the event’s programme – highlighting her achievements as a successful actor on stage and screen.

You can see the full feature from British Gymnastics here

You can see a further feature from Olympics.com here

Such a talent in the gym and as an actor. Well done Isla!

What a fantastic start to 2026 for Lamont Drama pupils taking part in Drama Festivals around the UK.  

Lytham Performing Arts Festival, billed as ‘the friendly festival where everyone is a star’, started in 1901 and prides itself on valuing every entrant. It’s a wonderful showcase encouraging young performers in music and drama to perform in public. 

Doing just that from Lamont Drama were 12-year-old Joseph, 10-year-old Maryam and eight-year-old Zaynab.  

Joseph was awarded 1st place for favourite poem aged 10-13 and 2nd for his comedy poem or prose aged 12-14. 

Sisters Maryam and Zaynab won the 11 and under duologue class.

Maryam was awarded a further 1st and three 2nds.

Zaynab was awarded a further three 1sts, one 2nd and one 3rd for verse speaking, prose reading and acting.  

Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival provides a supportive platform for performers of all ages who love to perform. Entrants come from across Kent and further afield to take part in March each year.  

Lamont pupil nine-year-old Kiki received 1^st for verse speaking, 1^st for prose reading and 2^nd for her solo act.

She received her trophies from the mayor, cheered on by her little sister who wanted to share the moment. Her 4-year-old sister Jessie has just started having lessons with Mrs. Lamont – so I’m sure we will also see her performing at Tunbridge Wells very soon! 

 Caulsden and Purley Festival in Surrey was also held in March.  

Laksmi (12) and her sister Isla (10) won the Duologue section Years 7 & 8. 

Laksmi got a hat-trick of 1sts for her verse speaking and Prose Speaking. She was also awarded the Buxton Memorial Cup for prose reading. Isla also shone being awarded 1st for her own choice poem, 3rd for her set poem and 1st for her prose reading.  

Ethan (13) and sister Esme (11) were 3rd in their duologue class Year 9 and under.  

Well Done! Great ambassadors for Lamont Drama and I’m proud of you all.

EXAM RESULTS AUTUMN 2025 

All 14 students gained the top mark of Distinction with 10 gaining 90+. Trophies for the top marks went to: Zaynab – 100! Maryam – 98 Shanuksai 96 – well done! 

Introductory 2 

Ayyub 

Entry 

Shanuksai, Annabelle 

Grade 2 

Zaynab, Clara 

Grade 4 

Beracha, Maryam, 

Grade 5 

Felicity 

Grade 6 

Hallela, Luxsai 

Grade 7 

Joseph, Erin 

Grade 8 

Taron, Olivia 

Congratulations to you all!