Private LAMDA coaching
One-to-one preparation for LAMDA Acting, Verse & Prose and Public Speaking exams, from Entry Level up to Gold Medal.
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Private LAMDA coaching and drama school audition preparation with Helena Panayis, a LAMDA-licensed teacher and professional actor.

What I offer
One-to-one preparation for LAMDA Acting, Verse & Prose and Public Speaking exams, from Entry Level up to Gold Medal.
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Monologue choice, character work, voice and interview coaching so you walk into your audition prepared and confident.
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Meet your coach
A qualified speech and drama teacher since 2006 and a graduate of Drama Studio London, Helena is a working professional actress represented by RWG Management. She has coached students across the UK, Dubai and Cyprus.
Her students have gone on to win places at leading drama schools including RADA and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Centre Stage Productions
Since 2007, Centre Stage Productions has brought touring children’s musicals from London’s West End to young audiences in the UAE.
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Testimonials
Starting with the Silver Medal (Grade 7) in Verse and Prose was a daunting and stressful task. Thankfully, with Helena’s patient guidance and advice, I achieved a Distinction in the exam, exceeding my expectations… I would not have been able to achieve such excellent results without her.
The most important thing that I have gained from my lessons at Centre Stage… was ‘belief’. I had someone who trained me; teaching me to always strive to do my best and to always believe in myself. I am utterly certain that without my training here I would never have reached where I did.
Helena’s professionalism in teaching, encouragement and constructive feedback in every lesson has nurtured Jonathan’s confidence, articulation, and stage presence. We’re very grateful for the positive impact on both academic and personal development.
Thank you Helena for being such wonderful instructors, for boosting the confidence children have in themselves and for providing an environment that stimulates their imagination and creativity. Thank you also for your effort in helping my son work towards his LAMDA accreditation.
My 15 year old daughter Aliya has been attending drama classes with Helena for two-three years now and waits every September for them to resume. She finishes her work in time on days she has a class so she is not late. Now why that is a huge plus point in favour of Centre Stage is… that as parents we enrol our kids in various classes and then find ourselves fighting an uphill battle getting them to attend them when the novelty wears off.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk through goals, exams or audition deadlines.