Drama

Drama at CHS South provides a safe and creative space where students can explore, discover, and express themselves. By engaging with current and historical events, students develop empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence while gaining confidence as performers, creators, and critical thinkers. Through practical performance, script work, devising, and theatre analysis, we encourage students to see the power of theatre as a tool for education, empowerment, and positive change.

 

Our Intent

Our mission is to ignite creativity, uncover potential, and develop transferable skills through the arts, moulding Creative, Happy, and Successful students.

The Drama Department aims to:

• Inspire students to explore challenging themes and ideas through performance.

• Develop emotional intelligence, resilience, empathy, and social responsibility.

• Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in a drama “family” environment.

• Build acting, devising, and analytical skills through a variety of styles and genres.

• Prepare students for further study and diverse future careers.

 

Curriculum Information

Key Stage 3

Year 7 Drama Year 8 Drama Year 9 Drama Elective

Key Stage 4

Year 10 Drama Year 11 Drama

 

Why Study Drama?

Studying Drama at CHS South develops a wide range of skills:

Creativity – devising original work, interpreting scripts, and problem-solving.

Confidence – performing to live audiences and presenting ideas.

Collaboration – working effectively in groups, sharing ideas, and building trust.

Critical thinking – analysing scripts, performances, and live theatre.

Empathy – exploring diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences.

Transferable skills – communication, leadership, organisation, and resilience.

 

Meet the Team

Ms. Brain - Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts and Teacher

Ms. Coleman – Teacher

Mr. Moores-Jefferson - Technician for Performing & Visual Arts

 

Enrichment Opportunities

Students can extend their drama journey through:

• School productions and showcases

• Drama clubs and performance groups

• Workshops with professional actors, directors, and companies

• Trips to theatres and live performances

 

How Parents/Carers Can Support at Home

• Encourage confidence through speaking, performing, or presenting.

• Attend live theatre or watch recorded productions together.

• Talk about themes and characters in plays, films, or TV shows.

• Support learning of lines and rehearsal at home.

• Encourage participation in school productions or drama clubs.

 

Further Study:

• A Level Drama & Theatre Studies

• College and conservatoire training in drama, acting, or technical theatre

• University-level study in performance, theatre production, or drama education

 

Career Links:

Studying Drama develops much more than theatrical skills. It builds confidence, communication, empathy, teamwork, creativity, and resilience - qualities that are highly valued in all professions. That’s why Drama can open doors to almost any career, as well as specialised pathways in the arts.

Performance & Creation Actor (stage, film, TV, voiceover) Deviser / Playwright Theatre Director Movement Director Dramaturg Stand-Up Comedian Puppeteer	Production & Technical Theatre Stage Manager Lighting Designer Sound Designer / Engineer Set Designer Costume Designer Props Maker Theatre Technician
Teaching & Education Drama Teacher (school, college, university) Theatre in Education Practitioner Workshop Leader Community Arts Educator Youth Theatre Director	Media & Entertainment Scriptwriter (TV, film, radio, theatre) Casting Director Producer (film, TV, theatre) Voice Actor Presenter / Broadcaster Drama Critic / Journalist
Business & Industry Arts Administrator Event / Festival Organiser Talent Agent / Arts Manager PR & Marketing Specialist for Arts/Theatre Creative Producer	Health & Wellbeing Drama Therapist Community Arts Practitioner Applied Theatre Specialist (working in hospitals, prisons, or care settings) Wellbeing Facilitator through the Arts

Studying Drama at CHS South helps young people become confident, empathetic, and articulate individuals who are ready to take centre stage in life.