Drama
We have a broad and balanced curriculum in which students have the opportunity to experience many styles of Drama and Theatre, including: Mime, Script Work, Naturalism, Historical Theatre, Comedy and Physical Theatre. Students develop a wide knowledge of current issues in society as well as learning about the professional theatre and how to create meaning on stage. As well as developing specific Drama skills, students will also develop their self-confidence, team work and problem solving skills. Outside of the classroom we offer a range of extra-curricular clubs for all year groups as well as theatre trips and workshops.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview
| YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN 1 | Intro to Drama | Melodrama | Commedia dell’ Arte |
| AUTUMN 2 | The Jabberwocky | Blood Brothers | From Page to Stage |
| SPRING 1 | Greek Theatre | Broadlands Mystery | Epic Theatre |
| SPRING 2 | Oliver Twist | Hamlet | Physical Theatre |
| SUMMER 1 | Evacuees | The Holocaust | Devising |
| SUMMER 2 | Charlie and The Chocolate Factory | Cyberbullying Devising Project | Independent Project |
GCSE Drama Overview
Edexcel GCSE
Year 11 (9-1)
Year 10 (9-1)
| YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN 1 | Week 1 – Drama warm ups / exercises / Team building C3: Introduction to The Crucible |
C3: The Crucible C3: Live Theatre Review (Theatre Trip to woman in black) |
| AUTUMN 2 | C3: Developing knowledge and understanding of The Crucible | C2: Performance rehearsal |
| SPRING 1 | Practitioner Workshops Introduction to C1: Devising Brecht Frantic Assembly |
C2: Performance |
| SPRING 2 | Practitioner Workshops Introduction to C1: Devising Artaud Katie Mitchell |
C3: Exam preparation |
| SUMMER 1 | C1: Devising Assessment – Creation and Rehearsal | C3: Exam preparation |
| SUMMER 2 | C1: Devising Assessment – Performance and written portfolio. C3: Live Theatre Review |
C3: Exam preparation |
A Level Overview
Edexcel A Level
Year 13 (New Linear)
Year 12 (New Linear)
| YEAR 12 | YEAR 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN 1 | C3: Machinal C3: Lysistrata |
C3: Lysistrata C3: Machinal |
| AUTUMN 2 | C3: Machinal C3: Lysistrata |
C2: Performance preparation |
| SPRING 1 | C1: Practitioner workshops Stanislavski Brecht Berkoff Live Theatre Review (Theatre Trip) |
C2: Performance exam C3: Live Theatre Review |
| SPRING 2 | C1: Practitioner workshops: Frantic Assembly Boal Artaud |
C3: Machinal C3: Lysistrata C3: Live Theatre Review |
| SUMMER 1 | C1: Devising: Creation and Rehearsal | C3: Machinal C3: Lysistrata C3: Live Theatre Review |
| SUMMER 2 | C1: Devising performance and written portfolio. Live Theatre Review (Theatre Trip) |
C3: Machinal C3: Lysistrata C3: Live Theatre Review |
