Reviews
Reviews
Rated 5*
Former students
“LATA was a huge part of my life. The aspect I find most important, which you don't find with other schools, is the way in which the showcases/shows are produced. The experience is that of a professional environment and production! Not only did I learn a lot from the brilliant teachers, but I made friends for life, and that support network of friends is crucial for a happy career”
Lucy May Barker
Established professional, currently touring Mammi Mia
“I'm really grateful for the confidence I gained with 'LATA Academy', as I think it really helped with my career and also taught me about the value of perseverance and hard work! This year I applied for drama schools and was accepted into Musical Theatre at Central and Acting at Drama Centre and Guildhall, I don't think I'd have been accepted into such different courses were it not for the diverse range of skills taught at the 'Academy'.”
Ellen Gibbons
Established professional, Guildhall graduate
"LATA provided me with the skills, tools and (perhaps most importantly) the mindset that I needed in order to get into Drama School. Matt Hewitt is one of the best acting tutors around, and he really pushes you as an actor, which is the best way you can improve. 'LATA' is not only a specialist school for young professionals who are committed to their craft and want to be a working performer but also for anyone who can utilize the core elements of drama, such as confidence and freedom of expression, and simply for enjoyment of performing. My memories of 'LATA' are all very fond, and there are lessons that I learnt there that I still draw upon and will never forget."
Joe Richardson
Established professional, starred in International tour of War Horse
"Without LATA, I wouldn't be where I am today. I was a part of the graduating LATA Class of 2011, and I found that as fantastic and invaluable the chances to perform in full scale productions of musicals that are exceedingly complex and difficult to tackle, LATA, first and foremost, believe in education. Personal development of individual skills in all disciplines required to become professionals in what is an ever-growing business. A performer is only as good as the effort they put in to their training, and the wealth of experience of both the resident and guest tutors at LATA helped bring out the best in me, as well as the rest of my classmates. I made friends for life at LATA, ones that I shall never lose. And to be honest, you never truly leave. Ex-students are always welcomed back with open arms which is the most humbling experience in the world"
Alex Lodge
Established professional, Currently appearing in The Time Travellers Wife.
"I went to MTS when I was 8 till I was 13 and it formed me as a person and as a performer. I made the best friends I could ever wish for there and got the starter training I needed. I will forever be grateful for my time there. Thank you"
Megan Hewitt
Former MTS student
Audiences & parents
“Brilliant school! Since my daughter joined LATA, she has grown in both confidence and talent - [she] loves this theatre school and I am happy with how well she has gotten on there - 10/10”
Chloe Marriner
Main School Parent
"[On Legally Blonde] We saw the show last night, and was blown away with the amazing talent of the whole cast, have seen your shows for the past 3 years and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Congratulations to all involved you are truly amazing"
Sue Darby
"[On Legally Blonde] Absolutely fantastic show. I so miss being up there. I'm absolutely gutted that Les Miserables is up to 19's only. Anyway you could push it to 23?"
Abbie Victoria
"[On Legally Blonde] What a fabulous uplifting show, well done to everyone involved both on and off the stage :)"
Joanne Lambert
Senior School Parent
"[On Legally Blonde] I saw the show tonight and just wanted to congratulate you all on such an amazing performance!! Truly impressed, such a fabulous job"
Louise Simmonds
"My daughter has being going to mts for 10 years and loves it I would recommend mts to anyone whose child loves to perform - 5 stars it's brilliant!"
Katy Watt
MTS Parent
"We are thrilled we found LATA. Harry loves his time with you and we can see his confidence growing every time he leaves your classes. He feels he is being ‘cared for’ while his voice is breaking. Interesting for us as Harry has attended many different weekend theatre schools in our search for: quality teaching, thoughtful appraisal and audition experience with accurate assessment of ability, but above all an environment which nurtures confidence and self belief. We have finally found what we were looking for [with LATA]. Thank you"
Rebecca Downes
LATA Senior Parent
"Everyone [at LATA] is truly wonderful - you all do an amazing job"
Helen Wiseman-Hill
LATA Main Parent
"[On LATA Main production of Matilda] Yet another fab production and it was lovely to see both performances and the differences between. Credit to all the teachers having to work so hard with missing sessions so your hard work all paid off thank you!"
Sandy Fetters
LATA Main Parent