Speaking Verse & Prose

Can we use pieces from previous anthologies?
Yes. All previous LAMDA Acting and Verse & Prose Anthologies can be used to select Own Choice Pieces. The only stipulation with regards to Antho...
Fri, 8 Nov, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Can we use pieces by "Anon" authors?
The learner must announce the title and the author prior to the performance so the piece requires an author. Depending on the grade of verse and prose taken...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Can we use plays / novels / screenplays that feature in the current anthology if the piece chosen is different?
There are no restrictions to a Learner choosing an Own Choice Piece taken from the same play / novels / screenplay that a set piece published in the current...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 1:43 PM
How is the Sight Reading done?
For both Face-to-Face and Remote Online Assessments, Learners must bring in with them a copy of the book from which their prose piece was taken. This ca...
Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Do I need to have read the whole book / novel?
For Grade 2 and above, where prose selections are introduced, the Learner will be expected to have studied the book from which their prose selection has bee...
Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Can I use non fiction pieces for prose?
As the awarding body we cannot comment directly on whether the prose piece you have selected is permitted. We ask teachers to use their judgment to ensure e...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Can I use Shakespeare pieces that are in the Shakespeare syllabus for Verse & Prose?
We have no restrictions on learners using pieces from the Shakespeare syllabus for other examinations providing they allow the learner to meet the assessmen...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Are translations of pieces permitted?
The piece would need to be a translation that is published and widely available in English, providing the translation fits with the parameters of the grade ...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:14 PM
How to find the set pieces for each exam?
The list of set pieces for each Exam can be found in the corresponding syllabi for each exam. You can download the syllabi as a free pdf via our Download Ce...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:14 PM
What syllabi will I need for this exam?
All our syllabi listed below are available for free via download: https://www.lamda.ac.uk/lamda-exams/help-resources/download-centre or you can purchase our...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 5:17 PM