Laura Banks

I am a native English speaker with 10 years’ experience providing 1-2-1 drama and singing coaching. I support students preparing for GCSE and A-Level performance exams, LAMDA assessments, drama school auditions, singing exams, and wider performance development. Alongside exam-focused work, I also help performers build confidence, develop stage presence, and overcome stage fright so they can perform with clarity and assurance in any setting.

My sessions are practical, structured, and fully tailored to each individual. I draw on a range of techniques including acting methodology, script analysis, vocal coaching, audition preparation, movement, and character development. I place strong emphasis on voice, physicality, and truthful interpretation, while encouraging students to challenge themselves creatively in a safe and supportive environment. Each session is designed to balance technical skill-building with confidence and performance mindset.

I trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School on the BA Professional Acting course and completed a Foundation in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. This professional training underpins my teaching approach, combining classical and contemporary performance practices across acting and musical theatre. My aim is to help each student reach their individual goals with strong technique, greater confidence, and a deeper understanding of their craft as a performer