Lamont pupils Jack and Henry (9) were representing Lamont School of Speech and Drama at the recent Lytham Festival of Performing Arts.

Jack came 1^st in Verse Speaking and 2^nd in Prose Reading.  Henry came 1^st in Prose Reading and 3^rd in Verse Speaking.

Proud of you both boys!

Congratulations to pupils who recently sat their LAMDA examinations. All pupils gained the top mark of Distinction. What an excellent achievement!

A special mention to Agsheyan who achieved 93 for Grade 5 and Josh who gained 92 for Grade 7 and to Matilda who has completed her LAMDA journey and who gained Distinction for every exam!

The following pupils got Distinctions :-

Speaking of Verse and Prose

Solo Introductory Stage 2              Vidusshi

Grade 1                                                Thanushka

Grade 2                                                Luxsai, Alice and Fin

Grade 5                                                Agsheyan, Emma

Grade 6                                                Kisaan

Grade 7                                                Josh

Grade 8                                                Matilda and Vaishana

FLEETWOOD FESTIVAL 2022

Lamont School of Speech and Drama entered 12 classes in FLEETWOOD FESTIVAL 2022 and we won nine 1sts, five 2nds and five 3rds

1^st prize winners were:

VERSE SPEAKING (8 & 9 years) Henry Shannon

COMIC VERSE (9-11 years) Freddie Thomason

OWN CHOICE VERSE (11 and under) Martha Last

OWN CHOICE VERSE (12-16 years) Serafina Campolucci-Bordi

MEMORISED PROSE (10 & 11 years) Martha Last

MEMORISED PROSE (12 & 13 years) Serafina Campolucci-Bordi

SOLO ACT (10 years) Martha Last

SOLO ACT (13 years) Serafina Campolucci-Bordi

DUOLOGUE (11 year and under) Emilia Guy and Skylar Davies

Martha and Serafina also won best in Festival for Verse Speaking (Serafina) and Acting (Martha).

Fabulous results! WELL DONE TO YOU ALL!

There were more amazing results from the FLEETWOOD ONLINE FESTIVAL. Lamont School of Speech and Drama entered 16 classes and won 15 of them!

So proud of you all!

The 1^st places went to:

VERSE SPEAKING (Set – 12 and 13 years) Amelie Henderson

VERSE SPEAKING (Own choice – 12 and 13 (years) Verity Clark

COMIC VERSE (12 and 13 years) Evie Clark

VERSE SPEAKING (Set – open) Victoria Osborne

VERSE SPEAKING (Own choice – open) Victoria Osborne

MEMORISED PROSE (12 and 13 years) Gabriel Osborne

PREPARED PROSE (12 and 13 years) Gabriel Osborne

MEMORISED PROSE (14 and 15 years) Evie Clark

MEMORISED PROSE (Open) Victoria Osborne

SOLO ACT (12 and 13 years) Amelie Henderson

SOLO ACT (14 and 15 years) Orlando Campolucci-Bordi

SONNET (12-15 years) Evie Clark

SHAKESPEARE (Under 16 years) Evie Clark

OWN COMPOSITION VERSE Evie Clark

Bay Jaworski also won a RISING STAR AWARD. Congratulations to everyone who took part!

Following 11-year-old Isla Gie’s successful 6-month run as Matilda in the hit West End show, our very talented 11-year-old can be seen on TV this week in James Corden’s new Amazon Prime comedy.

Isla, stars as James Corden’s character’s daughter Greta, in his new series MAMMALS, from Friday, November 11^th.

MAMMALS follows the story of Jamie (JAMES CORDEN), a Michelin star chef whose world implodes when he discovers shocking secrets about his pregnant wife, Amandine (MELIA KREILLING). Jamie finds himself hunting for answers with the help of his brother-in-law Jeff (COLIN MORGAN).

Mammals is a six-part series written by two-time Olivier and Tony Award-winning JEZ BUTTERWORTH. It is a comedy drama about the complexities of marriage: there is sadness, grief, tension, love, friendship, betrayal, and a touch of magical realism.

When the consequences of all of their actions come to light, the revelations send shockwaves through both families. In this thrilling ride through the lies they hide in their relationships; secrets are revealed, and nothing is what it seems.

The previews and reviews of the series have been positive with The Telegraph describing the series as “a quality comedy drama….very, very funny”.  The Daily Mail picked out Isla’s role as “being criminally under-developed”.

Says Mrs. Lamont: “As Isla’s Grandma I am probably as bit biased but along with so many of my other pupils, she produces exceptional work. At her LAMDA lessons via skype she gets the same constructive feedback as I would give any of my pupils. She really is a joy to teach because of her work ethic and, of course, her talent.  I can’t wait to see her in Mammals!”

Isla appears in episodes 2, 3 and 5 of the series.

Congratulations to Lamont Drama and Casting Agency superstar 10-year-old Campbell Gie.

Campbell, who lives in Hemel Hempstead near London and has his LAMDA lessons via Skype, is a featured artiste on the new Christmas Superheroes advert from Smyths Toys.

Campbell bursts onto the screen at the start of the ad as Marvel’s Captain America. He gives his best steely superhero look to camera as he raises his shield and says: “Let’s Suit Up.”

Campbell shot the advert over two days earlier this year and had a great time. However, he says the best bit about the whole experience was: “I got to keep the outfit and the shield.”

Well done Campbell – a very convincing Superhero!

One of our all-time favourite former pupils Tori Hargreaves is wowing audiences across the Northwest.

Over Half-Term, Tori lit up the stage with her larger-than-life personality and superb comic timing in a half-term pantomime production at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre. Tori played her first ever ‘baddie’ role as the wicked witch in The Wizard of Oz. Although anyone who knows Tori, knows she would be drawing on her fantastic acting skills as she’s one of the nicest people we know!

However, Tori relished finding her ‘wicked’ side and said: ” I have absolutely LOVED playing a baddie for the first time! Getting booed is strangely satisfying”, she laughed.

The comedy continues for Tori as she appears in Rita, Sue & Bob Too! at St Helens Theatre Royal from November 8th-13th. Tori stars alongside Michael Parr, Jamie Greer and the brilliant Crissy Rock. An extra show has been added due to popular demand.

Go Tori!

What a weekend! I was so proud of every single performer at the Southport Festival 2022. You did me, the Lamont School, yourselves and your families proud!

It was so rewarding watching you give your all in the verse speaking, prose reading, solo acting and duologue classes. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as the audience and, of course, the adjudicators!

We entered 22 classes and got 1st places in 15 classes, second place in 16 classes and third place in 5 classes. All your hard work really paid off! Huge congratulations to you all!

The results were as follows:-

SOUTHPORT FESTIVAL RESULTS 2022 – 22 classes entered – 15 x 1sts  16 x 2nds and 5 x 3rds

VERSE

Under 10             

1^st  Joseph           2^nd  Jack          3^rd  Henry

Under 12a

2^nd Freddie         3^rd Skylar

Under 12B

1^st Martha           3^rd Clara

Under 13

1^st Serafina

Under 14

1^st Verity              2^nd Gabriel

Under 16

1^st Evie                  2^nd Orlando

Under 18

1^st Orlando          2^nd Emily

PROSE

Under 10             

1^st Joseph            2^nd Taron

Under 12a

2^nd Emilia

Under 12b

1^st Clara                 2^nd Martha

Under 14

2^nd Gabriel          3^rd Chayil

Under 16

1^st Evie

SOLO ACT

Under 10

1^st  Joseph

Under 12

2^nd Martha          3^rd Emilia

Under 14

1^st Verity              2^nd Serafina

Under 16

2^nd Evie and Orlando

16 and over

1^st Ellie

DUOLOGUE

Under 10

1^st Joseph & Taron

Under 12

2^nd Clara & Martha

Under 14

2^nd Freddie & Gabriel

Under 16

1^st Evie and Verity

SHAKESPEARE OPEN

1^st Evie  2^nd Verity & Gabriel

Congratulations to the seven pupils who took part in the recent International Oratory Festival.

The Super Seven – Clara, Gabriel, Amelie, Serafina, Bay, Orlando and Evie – entered 10 classes and won five 1sts, six 2nds and eight 3rds.

Special mention to Gabriel and Orlando who were the winners of the Exceptional Achievement Award for multi-disciplinary Excellence!

Best in the Festival and winner of the Jubilee Shield went to …..drumroll….Evie. Well done Evie!

Huge congratulations to 13-year-old Gabriel Osborne! He recently successfully auditioned for the Young Everyman Playhouse. 

Since its launch in 2012, Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) has provided opportunities for young people aged 13-25, no matter their circumstances. Across six different strands, YEP encourages the young people to see theatre in a new light by asking them to create many exciting experiences for different audiences.

Previous Young Everyman Playhouse members, who all have to successfully audition, are now applying to drama schools, bidding for funding for their own projects, pressing for work experience among our team and joining with other groups locally and nationally to programme and create work.

Gabriel will attend weekly classes YEP to develop his acting skills.  The sessions are led by experienced theatre practitioners and occasional masterclasses with national and international companies. Working as part of an ensemble, Gabriel will create a show to be performed at the Everyman.

Gabriel’s mum Victoria said: It is really exciting for Gabriel. He will get the chance to devise, work with text and explore the workings of a regional theatre. He can’t wait to get started.”

Gabriel’s recent solo success follows a great ‘partnership’ run with friend Freddie Thomason. Gabriel and Freddie perform their duologues together and have been a great hit at recent festivals!  They attend the same Saturday morning drama class at Formby High School and have both had Distinctions for all their LAMDA exams.

Says Mrs. Lamont: “They’re a tour de force! Both equally talented and a joy to teach!”

Lamont pupil 11-year-old Freddie Thomason hit the right note when taking part in BOS Musical Theatre Company’s Revue.

After opening night, Freddie received rave reviews for his singing ability in the West End inspired show which began on October 5^th. It runs until Saturday, October 8^th at Southport’s Little Theatre.

One reviewer wrote: “Another performance in Act Two which raised the hairs on my neck was ‘Electricity’ from the magnificent musical Billy Elliot, sang by Freddie Thomason. I’m told it was his first ever solo, and I sincerely hope it won’t be his last”.

The Revue is inspired by the musicals of the West End and the teams desire to share performances from popular shows that audiences may not get the chance to see at their local theatre. BOS MTC put together a programme of exciting songs from a variety of musicals.

The director of the show added: “One of our insanely talented youngsters will be singing Electricity. You will be blown away by Freddie’s performance and we can’t wait for you to see it”.

Go Freddie!