Online drama coaching and in person in Nicosia, Cyprus helena@centrestage-arts.com

One-to-one drama coaching for ages 11+

Find your voice. Own the stage.

Private LAMDA coaching and drama school audition preparation with Helena Panayis, a LAMDA-licensed teacher and professional actor.

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LAMDA Teachers’ Licentiate (LLAM) Drama Studio London graduate Teaching since 2006 Represented by RWG Management

What I offer

Two focused ways to work together

We teach LAMDA Exams and Qualifications

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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Drama school audition preparation

Monologue choice, character work, voice and interview coaching so you walk into your audition prepared and confident.

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Helena Panayis

Meet your coach

Helena Panayis

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.

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Centre Stage Productions

West End children’s theatre, live in the UAE

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

In their own words

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.
Jonathan YangLAMDA student, Distinction at Silver and Gold Medal
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.
Ioanna KimbookTrained at RADA and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
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.
Joy YangParent
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.
Lionel MathiasParent
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.
Shahana RazaParent

Ready to take centre stage?

Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk through goals, exams or audition deadlines.

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