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The Drama Department at Sherfield School is an exciting and fun place to experiment and explore ideas, theatrical styles and the possibilities of performance and production. Much of what we do is pupil led and, we believe, this results in fresh, creative and original theatre.
Here there are many diverse opportunities for pupils to engage with curricular and extra-curricular Drama. Curricular Drama is provided to all from Year 1 through to A-Level; with regular workshops with professional theatre and film practitioners. Pupils are offered the chance to study all aspects of Drama and Theatre from performance to the design and production of technical aspects; such as lighting, sound, costume and set.
The Performing Arts Department is equipped with professional lighting and sound desks, radio mics, wrap around curtains and versatile staging. We are also very focussed on giving pupils the chance to enhance their skills in collaboration, problem solving, creativity, adaptability and devising.
Drama and Theatre Studies
Drama and Theatre Studies
In lessons pupils are introduced to a wide range of dramatic styles, texts and will study them in relation to their cultural and historical context. They will acquire the knowledge, skills and concepts to enable them to experiment with performance; creation and devising of their own work being central to Sherfield’s philosophy. An emphasis is placed upon speaking and moving with fluency and clarity of intention; pupils are encouraged to respond critically to their own work and that of others.
Historically we have entered the ISA Drama Festival and have been lucky enough to win awards for best production and best performance. We are a LAMDA examination centre and have a variety of pupils who already hold a number of awards. We continue to offer this service and enter pupils for a number of disciplines.
Pupils at Sherfield are involved in a wide variety of shows throughout the year, whethr as performers, technicians, stage managers or designers. Since 2015, the annual senior school production has been staged at the Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke, to give students the experience of working in a professional theatre. In the summer, we endeavour to dodge the weather and stage outdoor performances, enabling the audiences to explore the school's picturesque grounds.
Theatre Trips
Theatre Trips
Each year all pupils have the opportunity to attend live theatre productions. Recent trips have included The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Little Scratch, Quiz, School of Rock, War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. As well as the West End, we visit local theatres like the Haymarket in Basingstoke, the Nuffield in Southampton, the Salisbury Playhouse and the Lights in Andover.
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