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Unlock your acting potential at Here for the Drama Academy

Here For The Drama is an innovate performing arts school, dedicated to helping students develop their acting skills and prepare for careers in the TV, film and theatre industries.

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Nurturing Passion for Success in the Entertainment Industry

Our mission as an Academy of Performing Arts is to empower young talent by offering insights into the TV/Film and Theatre industries, fostering acting skills, and enhancing confidence. Our students work on real sets, perform live on stage, and receive mentorship to secure agents and access professional opportunities.

Unlock the doors to professional opportunities and exposure! 😎

We are officially partnered with several of the leading agencies for young people in the UK. We have got lots of our students signed upon our professional recommendation. They have gone on to be featured on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, HBO and Disney+, and in theatre shows both on tour and in the West End.

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Customer Testimonials

Hear what our community have to say about their experience at HFTD Academy.

Baylie absolutely LOVES HFTD she looks forward to her Saturday morning class all week ! Milly and all the staff are brilliant. Can’t thank Milly enough for helping to get Baylie signed to agency Bonnie & Betty!

Portia Smith

Mother of Baylie Agbonlahor

We thought Sadie did an excellent job with her audition tape and it looked very professional and stood out to us, hence why we were keen to offer her representation. We are very selective in who we are taking onto our books and it is clear that Sadie is gaining excellent training from you at HFTD Academy.

Justine & Clair

Stellar Talent Management

Milly zero and her acting academy Here for the Drama have been Fantastic for my son Thomas! he started off with some 1-1 sessions with milly where he learned so much from reactions, expressing emotion, how to read a script properly and so much more. She has helped Thomas to reach some very late stages on some major tv shows and also helped secure some excellent roles too. He has since started up with both the junior classes and is also currently taken lamda classes with HFTD At the moment. Honestly If your looking to progress your child in the acting industry or just help them gain confidence and friends then HFTD is the place to be. 5*

Harry Howes

Father of Thomas Aitch

My daughter joined HFTD from day one and I can honestly say it was the best decision we have made. Her words “mum it’s the best thing I have ever done. HFTD isn’t like any other drama group and Milly is constantly bringing something new to the table, from voice coaches to having the top leading modelling agency come in to speak to the kids & also having her colleague’s from Eastenders come in to share there acting experience. Milly & Josh are the dream team everyone gets a chance to shine. My daughter comes out buzzing every Saturday & I absolutely love this especially as HFTD gives her the biggest confidence boost & allows her to express herself without being judged. Thank you HFTD!

Michelle Taylor

Mother of Macey Taylor

My daughter absolutely loves her weekly class and misses not attending during the holidays. She has learnt so much over the last 12 months, the team are so supportive and gives the children a great insight to what is expected of them in such a competitive industry.

Natalie Zarb

Mother of Tillie Zarb

“My son who is 5 loves his classes at HFTD ! The teachers are so lovely and very professional. My son has grown in confidence and I can see his acting shining through. HFTD also have so many amazing connections in the industry. Students have the opportunity to meet agents, and even get signed themselves, which is amazing ! HFTD are the best”

Angie Simmonds

Mother of Kingsley Bond

My daughter was doing online classes but started with HFTD when they launched, she absolutely loves the weekly classes and she is also finding the class is helping with her drama GCSE. We couldn’t recommend them enough, all the staff are so supportive and encouraging.

Lesley Alkaner

Mother of Rojda Alkaner-Russell

Sadie has learned so many new skills. Here For The Drama has helped Sadie become more confident. There has been so many great opportunities offered and loads of support from the team! I would 100% recommend Here For The Drama !

Jade Nye

Mother of Sadie Nye

My daughter absolutely loves her time at Here For The Drama Academy. Milly and her team are phenomenal and every week she’s learning new skills. Every week after her lesson she comes home buzzed and it’s been great to see her confidence come alive!

Nicole Sweet

Mother of Sadie Sweet

The feedback received from both the parents and children alike has always been extremely positive. We recommend HFTD because they focus on what is important in screen acting industry right now.

Bonnie Lia

Owner of Bonnie and Betty agency

Nearly a year with HFTD Academy and Amira loves it. Amira’s confidence has grown so much. I’m so happy I found HFTD Academy for my girl. The staffs are amazing lovely and very supportive. Amira loves her HFTD family 💜

Asha Osman

Mother of Amira

We cannot rate HFTD Acadamy highly enough! Our daughter absolutely loves every session. She has been part of other drama/ acting groups in the past and this is by far the best. Milly has carefully ensured that every child benefits from the academy and alongside the wonderful teachers, teaches valuable industry skills in a fun, relaxed and professional way. There are lots of fantastic opportunities such as shooting professional short films, accent workshops, script work plus introductions and lessons with other current screen actors and talent agencies such as Bonnie&Betty. They even threw an Oscars style party at the end of the year to screen the short films that every group had made which was really lovely. HFTD really is a breath of fresh air and has a professional yet personal and caring approach. Thanks HFTD x

Rachel Barrett

Mother of Lynn Barrett

Both my daughters do drama classes at HFTD They both love it. They have tried others and this is the best by far. They have gained so much confidence and learnt so much in the first term. Milly is amazing as is Josh so friendly and encouraging. I can’t recommend HFTD enough.

Sue Hill

Mother of Liv and Mia Grimwood

“My daughter absolutely loves coming to HFTD. She was a little nervous to start but Milly and her team quickly made her feel at home. HFTD is lots of fun whilst encouraging to build confidence and self expression through play, social interaction and improvisation.This is no ordinary Drama Academy. HFTD have loads of exciting new ideas including special guests, photoshoots to producing their own movie!’”

Gail Watson

Mother of Elise Watson

Our Leadership Team

Get to know the individuals behind HFTD. Our team is run solely by working Industry Professionals.

Milly Zero

Founder, Director and Principle of Grove Park, Sidcup, Purley and Dulwich.

Joshua Ely

Co-Director, Teacher at Grove Park and Loughton and Principle of Enfield, Loughton and Bury St Edmonds.