Drama classes emphasise the art of  acting, both on stage and in front of the camera. Students develop skills such as characterisation, reactions, improvisation and body language developing confidence, diction, expression and projection.Classes are kept intentionally small, with approximately 10-16 studentsl from similar year groups. This allows students to meet others from different schools of the same age, our teachers to really get to know the children and everyone has the chance to shine. 

 

The classes are run on a two year cycle and involve:-

 

MINI PRODUCTIONS

These take place at the Brentwood Theatre. Every class has a play to perform and every child has lines to say and the chance to shine. Various genres are explored including Drama, Comedy, Melodrama and Classics.

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LAMDA EXAMINATIONS

Younger students take Speaking of Verse and Prose

exams, developing memory skills, growing confidence and building a strong, expressive speaking voice.

Older students take Acting exams, delving into characterisation and reactions , continuing to develop strong speaking skills.

 

CAMERA WORK

The students will learn how acting infront of a camera is very different to performing on stage. Each class will record a short film which will then be screened at a 'Red Carpet Event" at the Brentwood Theatre.

 

IMMERSIVE THEATRE  

The students will learn to include the audience as part of the story that they are telling. Performances take place in various locations, building confidence, teamwork and improving acting skills.

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IMPROVISATION

Improvisation is great for stretching the imagination, sparking spontaneity, listening, teamwork and leads to some very entertaining performances

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For those who want more, students have the opportunity to be involved in Flashmobs, 1:1 Drama classes, additional performing opportunities  and 1:1 acting through song lessons.

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