07941805435
Lesley Simms Acting Coach
Coach on the films : Lincoln , Dark Shadows, Aloft , Fast and Furious 9-
Audition Technique -including screen and self tape guidance
Presentation skills for the corporate world
Auditions
Lesley trained at LAMDA and has worked in the theatre both as a performer and teacher for over 30 years.
She has taught acting at many institutions, schools and universities including The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Acting and at Stratford Upon Avon College where she collaborated with the RSC to develop a course for gifted and talented 14 year olds.
She has worked as a coach for young actors on the films, Lincoln ( Spielberg), Aloft ( Claudia Llosa) and Dark Shadows ( Tim Burton) and for the franchise Fast and Furious.
She has also worked for LAMDA as an examiner and teaches the LAMDA syllabus to children and adults.
She has over 30 years of experience coaching students for auditions and teaching presentation skills for the business world.
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Lesley offers acting classes for actors , audition technique, new comers and confidence building. Many of her students have secured places at leading drama schools including ; Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama , LAMDA , Bristol Old Vic, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland , Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Acting , Mountview , Drama Studio and Rose Bruford College.
Everyone can benefit from communication skills
TESTIMONIALS
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I have been having acting sessions with Lesley over a period of 5 years. Recently I decided to embark on postgraduate training at drama school and enlisted Lesley's help with audition prep. She approaches every session with such enthusiasm and has an enormous wealth of expertise and knowledge, adjusting each session to the needs of the day. I received two places out of the three drama schools I applied to and I wouldn't have achieved that without Lesley !
Benedict Barker Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
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My 14 year old daughter is passionate about acting and needed to do a self tape for an audition. After one session with Lesley , where she went through her self tape, my daughter felt so much more confident. Lesley gave really good tips and constructive criticism whilst making sure my daughter felt confident in her ability and her potential to improve. My daughter was delighted to get into an acting agency ! A month later she submitted another self tape for a recall for the National Youth Theatre !
Emma Lipson
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In my professional career, I have always felt hindered by my lack of confidence in public speaking. However, as a parent, I wanted to ensure this did not happen to my daughter. Lesley has provided my daughter with the support and solid foundation of public speaking skills vital for the working environment. Her experience, empathy and wealth of knowledge in acting enable her to advise on the best delivery. Lesley teaches not just practical techniques to control nerves but also how to deliver a well-rehearsed informative speech. LAMDA with Lesley is the key to enhancing your presentation and ability to convey information professionally and constructively. We are grateful to have had the opportunity.
Kathy Pearson
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'Lesley has been so helpful since I contacted her to arrange our sessions. With no prior experience in acting, our first session was useful to gain confidence and start with the basics. Lesley gave me a monologue to work on in my own time and has been able to offer me flexible sessions around my university studies. Since our first session I was able to go to my first audition and get cast in my university play. Lesley creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment whilst also being incredibly professional and knowledgeable in what she teaches.'
Willow Chaddock Warwick University undergraduate
After a couple of years when I have fallen short of a drama school place I booked a session with Lesley to go over my speeches. Her experience as an actor brings an understanding and specificity to her direction which allowed me to make exciting discoveries in the texts and her time spent on audition panels helps add the polish and flare that offers a chance to stand out. All this alongside a friendly and supportive mentor - Thanks to Lesley I have secured a place at a competitive school. Thank you !
Tom Briggs Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Lesley has been helping me with my voice and acting skills, needed for my corporate and media gigs. Lesley has a very professional approach and immediately puts you at ease. I highly recommend Lesley.
Gary White. CEO White Springs
After many rejections from drama schools I was feeling very low in self esteem and came to Lesley for some help in audition technique - And I am so glad I did! Lesley is the most incredible teacher and from her hard work and attention to detail my confidence was built up and I secured two places at drama school. Could not recommend Lesley more, what a kind and talented person. Thank you so much for helping me achieve my goals.
Julia Grogan. Playwright PLAYFIGHT- ETEP Award 2020. GUNTER- 2023
Lesley is a huge talent. I often recommend my students for her voice work.
Ross Simpson Director of First Act Workshops.
Lesley has coached me in many dialects including the films, Dark Shadows and Lincoln. She is a very calm and relaxed professional- she has helped me on set and also coached my younger brothers on the movie Aloft where she travelled to Canada to work with them on location.
Gulliver McGrath. Actor : Dark Shadows, Hugo, Lincoln, Boys in the Trees, Black Snow.
For enquires for Acting and Voice sessions do get in touch
Midlands UK
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