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DRAMA PROVISION

Drama at RHS is a vibrant and inclusive creative subject that develops confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and collaborative performers. Whether on stage, behind the scenes or in the rehearsal room, pupils are encouraged to explore theatre as both an art form and a life skill.

DRAMA

FACILITIES

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Purpose-built black box studio with full professional lighting and sound rig

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Newly refurbished Greenwich Hall, a professional-standard performance venue

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Extensive costume and props store supporting a wide range of productions

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Access to specialist LAMDA tutors

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A full programme of productions across the academic year

DRAMA

CURRICULUM

Drama at RHS is carefully structured to ensure progression, challenge and enjoyment at every stage.

YEARS

7, 8 AND 9

Pupils develop the foundations of excellent stagecraft, including movement, voice control, devising and scripted performance. They learn safe stage combat techniques and explore how lighting and sound enhance performance. Pupils are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles, including pantomime, Greek theatre, Verbatim theatre, Naturalism and Alienation.

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DRAMA AT

GCSE

Building on lower school skills, pupils study plays in depth and collaborate to devise original theatre for examination performance. They explore the work of practitioners such as Stanislavski and the Gecko Theatre Company, using these approaches to inform and refine their own performance work.

DRAMA AT

SIXTH FORM

Sixth Form students have the opportunity to create exclusive performances and take on leadership roles within whole-school productions. We are also delighted to be introducing A Level Drama for pupils joining us from September 2026.

ELITE

STRETCH

Drama at RHS goes beyond the classroom. Pupils can take part in a wide range of productions throughout the year and are encouraged to develop specialist technical skills in areas such as lighting, sound design, stage management and set design.

Visiting theatre professionals regularly lead workshops in:

- Stage combat
- Physical theatre
- Performing Shakespeare

We also offer at least one theatre trip per year group, ensuring pupils experience live theatre throughout their time at school.

PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE

OPPORTUNITIES

From large-scale productions to intimate studio performances, Drama plays a central role in school life. Pupils of all ages are encouraged to audition, devise, design and support performances, fostering teamwork, resilience and creativity.

A FULL PROGRAMME OF PRODUCTIONS

Drama productions are often combined with the work of the Music Department and there is a full programme of productions each year, which may include a musical, a whole-school or junior play and inter-house drama competitions, all of which are enthusiastically supported. Off-stage there are many opportunities to get involved with costumes, lighting and scenery, and there are regular visits to professional productions locally and in the West End.

Speech and Drama lessons are also provided during lunchtime breaks, after school and other free periods, during which pupils are prepared for LAMDA, Trinity Guildhall and English Speaking Board examinations, as well as informal performance events. Senior pupils may also gain grades that count towards UCAS points.

OUR

FACILITIES

Our Drama facilities support both performance and technical theatre, giving pupils access to professional-standard resources and real-world theatrical practice.

PERFORMANCE

SPACES

GREENWICH HALL

Greenwich Hall is our newly renovated theatre, designed and equipped to professional performance standards

BURNS RECITAL HALL

A fully equipped 250-seat concert venue primarily dedicated to music performances, including operatic works.

BLACK BOX STUDIO

Purpose-built black box studio featuring a complete professional lighting and sound rig.

RHS

PRODUCTIONS