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Drama Awards

Available for entry into Years 9, 10 and 12

Drama Scholarships for entry at years 9 and 10 are awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding creative thinking and can present an innovative and emotive performance.

  • candidates will need to prepare a short piece of their choice of no more than 3 minutes duration to perform to an audience
  • they can also expect to be asked questions about their experiences of theatre, productions they have been involved in, characters they have enjoyed performing and to justify their choice for audition.

Drama Scholarships for entry at Year 12 are awarded for outstanding dramatic performance and to candidates who demonstrate the ability to communicate innovative ideas and enthusiasm for this subject.

There is a written paper and interview based upon:

  • theory and subject knowledge
  • play text analysis
  • evaluation of a live performance seen by the candidate

Candidates should bring a portfolio of work to include any relevant qualifications gained e.g. LAMDA examinations and evidence of their involvement within productions to indicate their depth and range of experience within the Dramatic Arts. Candidates' portfolios will be discussed at interview.

Notice Board

  • 2010/11 Term Dates

    Michaelmas 2010

    Start: Wednesday 8th September
    (Year 9 Pupils 7th September
    Half-term: Friday 22nd October - Tuesday 2nd November
    End: After Carol Service Weds 15th December 4.00pm. Those travelling on long haul are advised to travel on the 16th

    Lent 2011

    Start: Sunday 9th January
    Half-term: Friday 11th February - Sunday 20th February
    End: Thursday 31st March @ 1900hrs

    Summer 2011

    Start: Tuesday 26th April
    Half-term: Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June
    End: Wednesday 6th July
  • Sedbergh School - Canada

    Sedbergh School in Quebec, Canada has announced its closure - it is in no way affiliated with Sedbergh School in Cumbria, UK.
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