by gabimaddocks | 19 Jul 2021 | Teachers
Last weekend, our wonderful teacher Abi got married! Lots of teachers from The Playing Space were there to celebrate with her, on an absolutely magical day. One of the many highlights was Abi’s incredible drum solo, in full bridal gear. She never stops surprising us...
by gabimaddocks | 10 Sep 2020 | Uncategorised
Halloween seems to divide opinion more than any other festival. I think it’s true that there are more families on the ‘pro’ side. Most people I know celebrate in some way: by dressing up, going to a party or trick-and-treating. However, as a drama teacher who comes...
by gabimaddocks | 29 Aug 2020 | Uncategorised
As someone who has been teaching drama for 25 years, it’s quite exciting developing a brand new skill. If you had asked me at the beginning of 2020 whether I thought online drama classes would work, I would have been very skeptical. However, necessity is the mother of...
by gabimaddocks | 20 Aug 2020 | Uncategorised
At The Playing Space, we pride ourselves on creating a fun and welcoming environment for our students. Our classes provide a unique opportunity to build performance skills and confidence whilst making new friends. Sometimes we are also asked to help students prepare...
by gabimaddocks | 16 Aug 2020 | Uncategorised
For those who are unfamiliar with LAMDA exams, they are graded examinations in Speech and Drama. (LAMDA is a world-renowned drama school; the letters stand for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.) LAMDA exam subjects include Acting, Speaking in Public,...