Laura Whittard
Lessons in Acting, Singing, Elocution, Scholarship Auditions, Speaking in Public, Speech Writing, LAMDA Exams, Eleven Plus Exams, Accent Reduction, Interview Technique...
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I am a private teacher (Laura Whittard A.I.S.T.D) who can provide you with the personalized attention you deserve. I have over 20 years of experience and have been offering my services since 2000 to children and adults in the Cheltenham area face to face and online. I can help unlock your full potential by providing the one-on-one attention you need in order to succeed.
Summer Term 2024
16th April to 13th July inc. Half-term from 20th May to 2nd June inc.
Please note privates have 2 weeks off for half-term (My Privates always run for 11 weeks each term).
My recommendation for the best Stageschool in Gloucestershire for group drama, dance and singing lessons is www.mystageschool.co.uk
About Me
Delivering Exceptional Service to Students
I am a Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Graduate (who began my training as a dancer when I was four years old). I spent over ten years in professional theatre before coming back home to Cheltenham to concentrate on teaching. I recognize the potential in each one of my students. I have seen my student's grades consistently reach their goals, from exam success to school entry achievement. My results are a testament that my system works. I’m a patient, adaptable, and professional teacher ready to help you reach your goals. Get in touch today so we can start working together.
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ACTING
“Laura coached me from childhood until my late teens and through her training I achieved a Distinction in my ATCL Diploma. Laura’s teaching has enabled me to go on and work with some amazing names in the film industry: Gary Oldman, Jessica Alba and Dave Bautista to name a few. Her focus on confidence building has opened doors for me throughout my career and I often go back to Laura’s methods when getting into character and delivering an acting performance. Finding Laura was the most important moment in my drama education." Liz Morris (Hollywood Film actress, Co-Writer and Lead Actress in Killers Anonymous staring Gary Oldman).
MUSICAL THEATRE
"My son started singing lessons with Laura over a year ago. He had the opportunity for an audition for a lead role in a West End show (tried twice before with no luck). Laura was supportive and encouraging, and my son (after several rounds of auditions) was successful in getting the Lead part this time! He enjoys his singing lessons with her, he finds them fun and inspiring, and is now working towards his Grade 4 Musical Theatre exam with her." (Mum of Ben, West End Lead Aged 10).
ACCENT REDUCTION
Laura is absolutely incredible!!! Rating 5/5 is definitely too low. She makes her student feel comfortable, explains everything about the process of changing voice, enhancing communication etc. She is like 10 other tutors in one. I`m really surprised that she charges so little. I paid straight away for 10 sessions and I know I couldn`t have spent my money better. In just 1st session she prepared me for a 2h radio show. I am looking forward to see what one year can do. (Anna from Poland, Crav Magar Teacher).
ELEVEN PLUS
Laura is a highly empathic practitioner, very skilled at putting a child at ease. My daughter has consistently said that the sessions seem like 5 minutes and I think that`s the highest praise. The results of Laura`s work were highly apparent in an assessment my daughter recently undertook and her touch was visible throughout. As a result, she was offered a place at The Cheltenham Ladies College and Pates Grammar. I cannot recommend Laura highly enough though I should say, good luck booking a slot with her because she is (unsurprisingly) busy, less so in the school holidays. (John with daughter Joy aged 10 from Winchcombe).
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
"Dear Laura,
Thank you for being the best Singing/Drama teacher EVER!!! Without you I wouldn't be where I am. Thank you for always believing in me. Love from Karoline". (Karoline aged 10, awarded Musical Theatre Scholarship to St Edwards Senior School, Wendy in Peter Pan and Distinction for Grade 2 Musical Theatre and Distinction for Acting Grade 2 LAMDA).
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