Drama and Theatre Studies

Drama is an exciting, creative and challenging subject that requires enthusiasm, self-discipline, commitment, and an ability to work as a team. From Year 7 to 9, pupils have a Drama lesson once a week, with the option to study for GCSE and A Level. Pupils have regular opportunities to develop their performance skills in various school productions and to see live theatre, as well as take part in workshops and hear from actors, directors and theatre makers.

Our Drama Department has a designated drama studio, staging three productions a year, as well as a biennial musical at a professional arts venue, and a Sixth Form performance at the Edinburgh Fringe. Many pupils develop an interest in backstage production and can work with our experienced technicians on lighting, sound, set design and stage management.

The GCSE course is a combination of both Drama theory and practice, exploring how texts can be explored, interpreted and staged. Pupils will learn important life skills such as personal communication, teamwork and an ability to be analytical and reflective.

A Level Drama and Theatre Studies builds a thorough understanding of drama and theatre, with students learning to think critically and analytically, and to develop their imagination, equipping them with important transferable skills for life after school. Whilst many students go on to forge careers within the creative sector, the subject has also supported entry into medicine, journalism and law.

Find out more from our Head of Drama here.