DRAMA

 

Drama - Prep 4       

The Prep 4 club takes place on Monday lunchtimes 12.30-1.15pm, Term 2

Further details from Mrs Moffat or Mrs Letford (Prep School).

 

This is a fun introduction to drama.  It will be the chance to learn some new skills and to use those skills in a variety of different ways.  It will be a chance for the children to interact with others in a less structured environment.  Numbers are limited.

Friday lunchtime 12.45-1.15pm, Terms 1, 2 & 3 –  Playfair Gym

Further details from Miss Jed (Junior School).

 

The drama club provides an opportunity to boost an individual’s confidence, communication and concentration. During the initial stages of the club the activities are also designed to develop pupil’s cooperation and the ability to work as a team. The overall aim of the club is to stage a ‘small performance’ for fellow pupils.

 

Form I pupils, various days as required, Term 3 – Room P2 and Studio Theatre, Maguire

Further details from Mrs du Vivier (English).

 

Pupils in the Form I Drama Club will get the opportunity to perform in a production in June.  Auditions will take place in April, and there are many opportunities for those interested in backstage work, costumes, design and technical support, as well as those who wish to “tread the boards”.

 

Forms lI/lll, various days as required, Term 1 – Room P1 and Studio Theatre, Maguire

Further details from Mr Russell (English).

 

Pupils in Forms II – III are encouraged to develop their interest in Drama by taking part in the Junior Drama Club production at the end of November.  Auditions take place in September, and there are also many opportunities for those interested in backstage work, costumes, design and technical support.

 

FlV-Vl, on various days in the week as required; Room P1 and Studio Theatre.

Further details from Mr Russell or members of the English department.

 

This is a fantastic way of meeting pupils in different year groups: an enjoyable and rewarding activity which allows pupils to establish new friendships, increase self-confidence and develop drama skills.  Opportunities exist both on and off stage – involvement in the sound and lighting crews allows pupils to develop technical skills if they do not wish to be in the limelight.

 

FIV – VI; Term 2 in March.

Further details from Mrs Jeffrey (Mathematics)

 

This is an opportunity for pupils to enjoy working behind the scenes of the School Play (see above), producing and selling tickets, designing publicity material and programmes, and helping out at performances in the evenings.

 

FVI: Term 1 rehearsals at various times to be organised by the pupils; Maguire Studio Theatre

Further details from Mrs du Vivier, Mr Russell  or members of the English department.

 

This is produced, directed and acted by members of the Sixth Form.  Team work and creativity are key words here.  Acted in the Maguire Studio Theatre, it invariably draws sell-out crowds to see the dramatic talents of our senior pupils.  Supervised by a member of staff, who adds advice and sympathy, productions vary from 2006’s modern take of the classic Lysistrata to last year’s production of Willy Russell’s comedy Stags and Hens.