Drama is an obvious opportunity for personal development. Being part of a cast or technical crew requires commitment and teamwork and of course performing in front of an audience really tests one’s nerve. Performing then is an obvious way to develop self-confidence and girls have many opportunities to take part.

Girls in Years 7 and 8 can take part in Drama club, which works towards a performance at Christmas, usually with a seasonal theme. This is devised work, so is created by students in the club. The public performance takes place at the end of Term 2 in front of an audience of family and friends.

Once the Christmas performance is complete, we look at a scripted play, which in the past has included “A Midsummer Nights’ Dream” and “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”. For these plays, we hold open auditions, so anyone can come along and try out for a part. The play is then performed to a public audience in the summer.

Years 9, 10 and 11 GCSE Drama Groups all put on two public performances, one of which showcases original drama, the other being sections from a variety of plays. Our A Level group also produces scripted and devised performances.

In 2019, we brought back the big school production with a stunning performance of Annie. What will we do this year? Would you like to be a part of the cast or perhaps the technical crew or backstage team? Keep your eyes and ears open for announcements and auditions later in the year!