Drama and Theatre
The course will be delivered using a combination of practical group work, class discussion and presentations and theatre visits. Students will be required to complete additional research, complete written assignments and rehearse practical performance pieces out of class time.
Why study this course
- You have an interest in Drama and performance
- You have a love of performing in front of an audience
- You can explore text and have a great imagination
- You enjoy visiting the theatre and watching live performance work
- You have a creative flair and can work as part of a team
- You have leadership skills and can self-manage
- You are completely committed and willing to rehearse beyond lesson time
Why Parrs Wood?
- Whole school production – you can take part in our whole-school productions as a performer, technician, stage hand or box office manager
- Drama clubs – a chance to lead lower school drama clubs and act as a role model for younger students
- Casting agents and auditions – regular casting agents hold auditions at Parrs Wood. Lots of our students go into the industry (Robbie Conway & Johnny Bennett in Shameless; George Bukhari in BBC’s Ordinary Lies; Qasim Akhtar in Shameless & Coronation Street; Joe Gill in Emmerdale)
- Working with professionals – actors, technicians, directors, stage producers all come and work with our students
- Technical theatre group ‘Shout’ – backstage theatre team who help out with all analyse it productions, shows and events
- Gold Arts Award – nationally accredited qualification which is achieved through you to undertaking projects, work experience and research in the art. It is the equivalent of 16 UCAS points