DRAMA CLASSES
All pupils perform in the end of term shows and showcases in July and December each year. We also encourage pupils aged 6 years to adults to take part in Woking Speech and Drama festival November each year at Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking.
“Drama Tots” 3 to 4 year olds
A fun 45 minutes class for our youngest pupils, we take a maximum of 12 children. We aim to develop their confidence, make new friends and develop their imaginations and creativity skills.
Children will learn a range of dramatic skills through poetry, stories, plays and songs. Each half term is centred on a theme using a mixture of suitable material to be introduced to the wonderful world of the performing arts.
Each class begins with a warm up to get us focussed on Drama. The children use songs, games and exercises and then listen to a story. This is then acted out with all children taking part. We develop your child's imagination and creativity skills.
5 to 6 year olds and 7 to 8 year olds
Children attend a one hour class each week. Drama is a fun way to help children develop confidence, self esteem and social skills. Children will explore a wide range of dramatic skills through poetry, stories, plays and songs. Each half term is centred on a particular theme and we use a combination of materials to explore characters and gain new dramatic skills.
Each class begins with warm up activities to get us focussed on Drama. The children use songs, games and drama exercises to gain new skills. All pupils work towards the examinations for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in Acting, Devised Performance, Reading for performance and Speaking of verse and prose.
9 to 11 year olds
Children attend a one hour workshop each week and they will gain confidence, self esteem and develop skills to help them in their future lives. Children will explore a variety of dramatic skills. We build up dramatic skills through different material - Improvisation, Characterisation, Mime, Role-play and Commedia dell'Arte. We use a range of poetry, stories, and plays. All students have the chance to work towards the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations in Acting, Devised Performance, Reading for performance and Speaking of verse and prose.
12 - 15 year olds
Students will attend a one hour workshop each week and they will gain confidence, self esteem and develop skills to help them in their future lives. We set and expect high standards from our students and the young people in these classes will explore a variety of dramatic skills, we use a range of dramatic material. Workshops will include Improvisation, Characterisation, Mask work, Mime, Role-play; we use poetry, stories, and plays as well as exploring theatre practitioners and key theatre practises. Students will also have the chance to work towards the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations in Acting, Devised Performance, Reading for performance and Speaking of verse and prose.
Adults Theatre Group
Did you learn drama as child? Would you like to continue learning in a safe and friendly group? Or come and learn a new skill or hobby? Then why not give our adults class a try. It’s a great way to build your self confidence and self esteem, plus have fun at the same time. We will look at acting stagecraft skills and scenes from plays plus solo and duologues speeches. Adults also encouraged to perform in our end of term shows but not compulsory. LAMDA Acting and Devised Drama can also be studied.
Private Speech & Drama Lessons
Can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 hour and can be taken, solo, in pairs and as a group.
Come and Develop your Acting, Speech, Presentation Skills, Stagecraft and Confidence for:
LAMDA examinations Audition Technique Drama school entry Corporate presentations Voice work Public Speaking
We aim to:
Increase self confidence & self esteem
Improve communication skills
Develop stagecraft skills
Improve physical and vocal skills
Promote an interest in theatre
Develop appreciation of literature
Unlock the imagination of every pupil
Unlock the creativity of every pupil.
MUSICAL THE ATRE
Suitable for children aged 7 years upwards
Drama, Dance and Singing. Are you a budding Singer? Actor? Dancer? Want to learn a new skill? Then why not come and join this class led by Miss Charlotte Campling. Learn about routines, songs and scenes from musicals. Children can work towards the LAMDA Musical Theatre and Trinity Guildhall examinations; take part in shows, festivals and the summer showcase.
Additionally we offer!
Private Speech and Drama Tuition
Drama School Entry
Drama and or Dance Themed Birthday Parties
Nursery School Drama workshops
Drama workshops for Key Stages 1 and 2
Costume Hire
Corporate presentation coaching
Public Speaking coaching
