Drama at St Paul's

At St Paul’s Academy, the Drama department is committed to equipping our students with skills that are applicable both as performers and as citizens in the wider world.

Students are encouraged to collaborate, exploring a variety of plays and texts and creating original works based on diverse stimuli. They will experience a wide range of dramatic works and learn how drama skills can be applied outside as well as inside the theatre.

Throughout their drama studies, students will have the opportunity to attend live theatrical performances, which will enhance their passion and appreciation for the subject even further. The drama curriculum is designed to foster greater self-belief, cooperative working with others, and the confidence to experiment with new ideas.

Theatre trips are carefully chosen to complement the current topics of study, and it is expected that all students will have attended a live theatre performance before their Year 11 examinations. Opportunities for performance include student-written and directed pieces, termly assessments, and co-productions with external companies.

Head of Department: Mr Steve Candy