Year 7: Students begin by embedding foundational Drama skills through the narrative framework of Disney Pixar’s Inside Out. In Term 2, they delve into specialised performance styles, focusing on Physical Theatre through Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The year concludes with an exploration of technical theatre and behind-the-scenes production, analysing the National Theatre’s recording of Peter Pan.

Year 9: Building upon core performance techniques, Year 9 advances into GCSE-level devising strategies, exploring contemporary and relevant themes through both solo and group work. In Term 2, students study script analysis using Dennis Kelly’s DNA, before expanding their understanding of technical production and career pathways within the performing arts industry in Term 3.

Year 10: Students explore key theatrical practitioner styles—including Epic Theatre, Frantic Assembly, and Stanislavski—to prepare for and complete Component 1: Devising.

Year 11: Students focus on Dennis Kelly’s DNA as their set text for Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice. In addition, they select and rehearse chosen script extracts to showcase their practical skills for Component 2: Performance from Text.