LAMDA Exams: Acting · Public Speaking · Musical Theatre · Drama · Singing · Interview Skills · Workshops
Unlock your confidence within.
West End performer · TV and film actress · Qualified LAMDA teacher · 20+ years teaching and inspiring confidence · 100% LAMDA pass rate
At Pure Performance, confidence comes first. Whether your ambition is the West End, film and television, LAMDA success, or simply finding your voice, every student is encouraged to grow in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Learn with confidence, perform with passion
Professional performance training for children, teenagers and adults, led by experienced performer and teacher, Cara Brightiff (Elston).
Every student deserves to feel seen, supported and capable. Cara keeps classes personal and carefully supported, with small groups, personalised feedback and real progress, so every performer has space to grow in confidence. Places are limited.
The Pure Performance difference
Why choose Pure Performance with Cara?
★Small class sizes
★Personalised feedback
★Professional industry experience
★Confidence beyond the stage
LAMDA tuition
Skills that stay with you long after the exam.
Focused, supportive tuition for Acting, Public Speaking and Musical Theatre. Each session is tailored to the student, building communication, confidence, technique and a real love of performance.
LAMDA exams are optional at the end of the year, so students can choose the path that feels right for them.
Face-to-face LAMDA classes are available in Langdon Hills and Ramsden Heath, with private tuition also available online.
Classes & private 1-to-1 coaching. Build confidence, communication and presentation skills in a supportive environment. It is ideal for work, interviews, presentations, events or simply becoming a more confident speaker.
Engaging, West End-inspired workshops combining drama, singing, movement and performance skills. Every workshop is shaped around your pupils, aims and timetable.
Drama & confidenceMusical theatreOn-camera acting for film, TV and commercialsTailored for all ages
Meet Cara
West End, television and film actress · Qualified LAMDA teacher
Professional experience. A personal approach.
Professional training and performance
Cara Brightiff trained as a professional performer at The London Studio Centre and The Actors Centre before enjoying a successful career in the performing arts.
Her professional credits include acclaimed West End productions such as Funny Girl, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, High Society, Half a Sixpence, Singin’ in the Rain and Chicago, alongside work in television, film and national commercials.
An experienced and supportive teacher
With over 20 years of teaching experience and more than six years as a qualified LAMDA teacher, Cara founded Pure Performance with Cara to inspire and develop performers of all ages.
She offers expert tuition in LAMDA Acting, Public Speaking, Musical Theatre, drama and singing. Her professional experience brings real industry insight to every encouraging, carefully tailored lesson.
Confidence for the stage and everyday life
Cara helps children, teenagers and adults prepare for performances, LAMDA examinations, auditions, interviews and presentations, or simply find the confidence to express themselves.
Her aim is for every student to leave feeling empowered, capable and proud of what they can achieve.
“Learn with confidence. Perform with passion.”
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