Speech & Drama Section
Adjudicator
Jenny Thornton AGSM, ALAM, Cert. Ed., LISTD, CDE, LAMDA examiner
Jenny trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama gaining awards for Character Acting and for Most Promising Teacher.
Jenny has led the Performing Arts Teams in large Comprehensives, been an Assistant Principal for Edexcel, LAMDA examiner and now enjoys running her own Performance Centre with ages from 4 years to adults delivering drama, dance and musical theatre and also writing.
Her play called “Gone” gained a Commended when performed at The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond as did her most recent play “Young Love”.
She was delighted when LAMDA chose two of her pieces for their
new acting anthology.
Jenny is looking forward to re-visiting Woodley Festival which has a very special place in her heart and making it a very positive experience for all concerned.
“Drama is a life skill that changed me from a stuttering introvert to a confident individual. We can give our children no better opportunity.”
Jenny Thornton