DRAMA

Drama scholarships may be awarded each year to suitable applicants at year 9 (13+) and year 12 (sixthform) entry. Scholarships carry a fee subsidy of 5% or 10%. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it is retained to the end of the upper sixth subject to annual review.

Candidates are invited to attend an interview and an audition.

Drama scholars will receive:

• Opportunities to develop their craft

• A scholarship mentor who will:

- Direct students to opportunities to extend and deepen their dramatic interests and skills

- Encourage students to take part in and / or support dramatic performances

- Encourage students to lead dramatic activities

- Advise on managing a balance between dramatic interests and other opportunities

Drama scholars are expected to:

• Study drama at GCSE or A level

• Take part in at least one production a year whether on stage, working backstage or helping to promote the production.

• Take part in at least one drama club a year whether as a participant or in organising and leading it

• Willingly and collaboratively take part in the inter-house drama competition

• Keep up to date with theatrical trends and developments through independently attending performances and / or reading plays

• Promote the work of the drama department