Having fulfilled a long career in the Bank, Richard craved something more vocational and joined the teaching staff of Aldenham School 10 years ago. Here he found his love of caring for, and counselling children and discovered a talent for Drama that he didn’t know he had. Richard joined JSS in 2019 and became the backbone of the staff where he has looked after, advised and inspired children of all ages in his own inimitable way. Richard’s quiet and thoughtful approach to Drama teaching keeps everyone grounded. He loves to show a less subtle approach to his own performing, however. 

Laura trained at a Drama School in London and has now decided to become a full time LAMDA teacher following a dream of her childhood. Laura has successfully guided hundreds of pupils through their exams in Acting, Verse and Prose as well as Public Speaking for several years. Her record of results is exemplary and her kind and positive yet professional approach to teaching is welcomed by parents and pupils alike. Laura has taught in many different schools as well as online. We look forward to welcoming Laura back following her maternity leave

Erica is an MA graduate from Rose Bruford College in Actor-Musicianship, having done a BA in Ancient History at the University of Bristol. She has recently performed as ‘Mab’ in Queen Mab at the Iris Theatre in Covent Garden. She completed her training in LAMDA Acting and Musical Theatre herself and is now thrilled to be teaching with JSS.

Ravi is just about to start a degree in Economics & Politics at University but hopes to continue his work with JSS from afar. He is the technical brains behind JSS and its website. Ravi has also completed the entire LAMDA syllabus in Public Speaking achieving Distinction in every grade. He has a talent for writing and performing comedic speeches as well as serious political ones. Ravi has enjoyed working with children at our summer camps and hopes to inspire many more to follow his passion for Speaking in Public.

Another former JSS student, Krish has worked as a LAMDA teaching assistant and director at JSS for many years. With her sites set firmly on an academic career, Krish has always found time between studies to inspire the young performers at Saturday School. As a LAMDA graduate in several Communication and Performance disciplines, Krish is aware of the commitment needed to achieve the top grades. She has also enjoyed much success as a performer, winning awards and undertaking professional auditions and roles within the industry.

Former Head Girl at Aldenham School, Maya has worked at JSS since she was a young teen. Her mature and enthusiastic approach to teaching has earned her great popularity among the team and pupils. A most talented speech writer, Maya can also turn her talents to physical theatre and devised drama. A dedicated pupil, Maya likes to push her pupils as well as herself when it comes to Drama.

Ben has moved from acting on stage to our man behind the scenes creating lights and sound for the productions as well as competitive performances. Ben has a particular talent for picking exactly the right music to inspire the performers.

Maya has studied LAMDA exams in both Acting and Verse & Prose starting from the age of 5. She has enjoyed helping the children in summer camps and choreographing dance sequences as well as passing on her invaluable LAMDA experience when directing the young performers for their own exams.

Geoff has been dancing and acting from a young age. He spent two years in the West End playing young Simba in the Lion King. He has also appeared on TV many times in such shows as Sex Education and last year touring in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. A dedicated dancer, We look forward to Geoff rejoining us in the summer to choreograph the production.