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Drama

Staffing List

Mrs Duff – Head of Drama
Miss Broach – Teacher of Drama/Dance

To contact a member of the department, please email drama-help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

 

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Vision statement:

Our Drama department is a creative and collaborative space where students develop confidence, leadership, and expressive skills. We foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages bravery, imagination, and curiosity. Through performance and analysis, students engage intellectually and emotionally, building empathy and compassion. We believe in the power of drama to enhance wellbeing, articulate ideas, and explore culture. With fun at the heart of our work, we inspire confident performers and thoughtful individuals, preparing them to entertain, challenge, and connect with the world.

Subject curriculum:

Y9 Options:

GCSE Drama - Options Page

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Extracurricular activities

We offer a wide range of subject-related extracurricular activities during lunch break and after school. Click here to open the College Clubs page

  • Umbrella Junior – Autumn and Early Spring term
  • Umbrella Senior – Autumn and Early Spring term
  • KS3 Drama club – Autumn and Early Spring
  • Senior production – Autumn term
  • Whole school production – Spring 2 and Summer term

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Key dates

  • Pantomime at the Mayflower Theatre - December (annual), Y7 and Y8

Resources to help you support your child with their studies:

Get involved with Drama at home:

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Places to visit ​​​​

Films 

Watch film versions of plays or musicals such as:

  • The Importance of Being Earnest, 2002 (U)
  • A Raisin in the Sun, 1961, (PG)
  • The Crucible, 1996 (12)
  • War Horse, 2011 (12)
  • Les Misérables, 2012 (12)
  • A Streetcar Named Desire, 1951 (12A)
  • Romeo + Juliet, 1996 (12A)
  • The Woman in Black, 2011 (15)
  • The History Boys, 2006 (15)

Screened Performances 

  • Globe Player Experience Shakespeare’s Globe productions from anywhere in the globe, any time.
  • National Theatre at Home - Experience productions from Britain’s leading stages at home.
  • National Theatre Live - Experience productions from Britain’s leading stages at the cinema.

Clubs 

  • There are lots of Drama and Theatre clubs in the local area.

Love this subject and want to learn more?

Podcasts 

  • This Cultural Life - In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more.

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