I am very sorry but I am currently fully booked and have no capacity to offer any more private lessons at present.
There may be some availability from January 2026
Nikki can offer 1:1 lessons on a wide range of areas whether it be for confidence boosting, preparing for a local theatre audition, preparation for drama school auditions, public speaking for work or just learning more about acting for pleasure.
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Nikki also can offer tuition for LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) exams in :​
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Solo/Duo Musical Theatre
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Shakespeare
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Speaking in Public
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Acting
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Speaking Verse and Prose
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Did you know that you can use your LAMDA lessons and exam preparation time for the skills section of your Duke of Edinburgh award? You can even set yourself the goal of passing the exam at the end of it. Check with your DofE Leader before you start to ensure it meets the requirements for your chosen level.
There are also Three Solo/Duo qualifications (that’s Grades 6 and up) which are included in the UCAS Tariff. This means that if you pass those exams, you can claim points to help you with university entry in the UK.
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Private Drama/Musical Theatre Lessons
Nikki offers private Musical Theatre tutoring, speech or drama lessons for both children and adults. These are an opportunity to improve confidence, work on character development, vocal techniques and performance anxiety, and not just for performing on stage but also in preparation for drama exams.
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Lessons are personalised and tailored to your specific needs.
Regardless of age, anyone can benefit from tutoring and these private classes are suitable for all ages from 8 - 88 years old and take place in the comfort of your home. Lessons usually last for 1 hour.
All lessons are £30/hr* Discount available for First Taster Lesson**
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Drama School/Performance Audition Preparation
Nikki's passion for drama and teaching has led her to tutor numerous aspiring actors and actresses over the years. Her expertise has helped many young people achieve their dreams of getting into prestigious national drama schools such as Arts Education, Guildford School of Acting (GSA), Emil Dale, Trinity Conservatoire, and Bird College.
She has a proven 100% track record of successfully tutoring aspiring performers, providing valuable guidance on monologues, song selection, and overall audition preparation.
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If you are interested please get in touch to discuss how best we can guide and advise you as it is never the case with these auditions that one size fits all, we need to tailor your needs to your skills gap.
Nikki has also given short term lessons and guidance to young performers for west end and professional touring musical auditions and other productions including Matilda, Oliver! and Annie.
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Business Presentations or Public Speaking Coaching
With over 30 years experience in both Business and the Arts, Nikki can help you or your team develop the skills and confidence to stand up and present, or talk in public with professionalism and clarity.
Classes can be 1:1 or in small groups and take place on your business premises.
These are perfect for business presentations, wedding speeches and similar. Helping with confidence and delivery to ensure the best presentation and clear vocal control.
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Get in touch for individual or group rates and availability.
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* - for lessons within a 20 mile radius of Colchester, 15 miles+ will incur an additional travel costs
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** - Taster Lessons are discounted to £20 for the first hour lesson. These are for you to see if you enjoy the lesson. Only one taster lesson available per student