At the Boys’ Prep, all pupils have the opportunity to take part in drama sessions as part of their English lessons. This is a key component of the Speaking and Listening aspect of the English curriculum and is increasingly a requirement for the 11+ process.
Drama lessons encourage pupils to broaden their expressive communication, develop dramatic skills, and comprehend a wide variety of texts. All boys have the opportunity to perform in front of an audience during their time at the Boys’ Prep.
Reception to Year 2 presents a Christmas-themed performance in the Autumn Term and Key Stage 2 combine for their production in the Spring Term.
From Year 3 to Year 6 the boys get a weekly 30 minute drama lesson, as part of their English lesson, to enhance their core skills that will help them not only on the stage but in later life too. In drama, we look at public speaking, engaging an audience, mime, as well as prop and play script work. As the boys develop their skills, they are given more opportunities to work from a script as well as compose their own scenes.
In Year 6 the boys participate in an end-of-year production, which allows them to display all the skills they have developed through Key Stage 2. Year 4 also supports Year 6 in the end-of-year production, which gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills, as well as learn from the older boys. In the recent years, productions have included Shrek and Oliver.
For those boys who want to get more involved in drama, there is a weekly after school drama club for the boys and girls. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our Girls’ Prep School.
Every year, boys are selected from upper Key Stage 2 to perform with the Surbiton High School pupils in their major production at Wimbledon Theatre. This unique chance provides a real taste of theatre for the boys and an experience they will not forget.
