Some of our Year 8 and Year 9 keen performers enjoyed an inspiring and energetic day taking part in a specialist workshop led by British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT), one of the UK’s leading organisations for young people passionate about musical theatre. The intensive two and a half hour workshop immersed students in all three…
Two of our talented students, Ava and Alice, represented the school with distinction on Wednesday 13th May as they travelled to The English-Speaking Union’s Regional Round of the Shakespeare Competition, hosted at Latymer Upper School. The prestigious ESU Shakespeare Competition is a nationally recognised programme that encourages students to engage deeply with Shakespeare’s works through…
Monologue Mondays Our Drama Studio came alive this week for a spectacular Monologue Monday, the last of of this academic year! Led by our Lower 6 Drama Captains, the evening featured an exciting and varied programme of monologues and duologues, with performances spanning everything from Shakespearean classics to modern favourites such as The Worst…
We are so proud of our Junior School pupil, Kexin who played the leading role in the film, The Wave Off Little Dragon which recently won the Prize of the Children’s Jury at the 72nd International Short Film Festival Oberhausen in Germany. The 14-minute short film directed by Jian Luo premiered at the Berlin International…
What does hope mean? Hope is an emotion and a state of mind characterised by the desire for a specific outcome combined with the expectation or belief that it is attainable. It acts as a powerful motivational force, driving individuals to navigate adversity, set goals, and look toward a better future. Turn on the news today…
LEH and Hampton School have received two prestigious nominations at the National Theatre Awards for their Sixth Form production of DNA: Best Ensemble and Best Leading Actress. The production was described by reviewers as “a polished, absorbing and impressively mature piece of theatre.” Originally commissioned as part of the National Theatre’s Connections Scheme, DNA was…
This August, we’re launching an exciting new The Girl Writes… writing initiative for all LEH girls aged 14–18, culminating in a bold, hour-long show bound for the Camden Fringe 2026 at the Etcetera Theatre in August. Working with a group of young performers, we’ll create a high-energy, comedic ensemble piece inspired by the theme of Lost & Found. The final show will be a devised,…
Acting is often thought of as an individual craft, but some of the most powerful learning happens when students work together. Acting Pair exams have become one of the most popular elements of Trinity’s drama syllabus, offering candidates the opportunity to develop performance skills through collaboration, listening, and shared creativity. At LEH, Acting Pairs are…
We are delighted that three more of our Drama pupils have been nominated for the Trinity College London’s Class of 2025 Hall of Fame. These awards recognise the achievements of students in Trinity’s Arts, Drama, Music and English Language qualifications in the UK & Ireland. Upper 5 student, Lottie U has been named in the…
The Senior School production of A Monster Calls was a resounding success, showcasing the dedication and talent of a remarkable cast of 37 students from Upper 4, Lower 5 and Upper 5. Over weeks of intense rehearsal, the cast worked tirelessly to create a hard-hitting, deeply moving piece of theatre that resonated with audiences. Embracing a stylised…
