Theatre Studies
Head of Department: Mr T A Hall
Teacher: Mr D Ashbridge
Boys first experience drama through English lessons at LRGS. In the Third Year they take part in a 12-week Expressive Arts course, teaming a range of performance skills, through games, improvisation and theatrical activities. There is a drama short-course in RES in the Middle School and Sixth Formers can opt to study Edexcel’s Drama and Theatre Studies AS and A2 courses.
Extra-curricular drama flourishes with a musical (joint with Lancaster Girls' Grammar School) every year and a range of other performances and theatre trips.
Everyone is welcome to get involved!
Theatre Studies - 11+
Junior Drama Workshop
This group meets regularly and puts on performances for assembly and the public, most recently The Ancient Mariner, The Devil in the Shadows and Emie’s Incredible illucinations.
Theatre Studies - 13+
13+ Curriculum
RES short-course drama – 5 weeks in Fourth Year, 5 weeks in Fifth Year.
Fourth Year course looks at performance poetry from a range of cultures.
Fifth Year course focuses on famous speeches and performance.
13+ Extra-Curricular
Joint school musical, for example Guys and Dolls, Oh! What a Lovely War, Les Miserables (School Edition) and Grease.
13+ FAQs
Can I study drama for GSCE?
At the moment LRGS does not offer this option.
Theatre Studies - Sixth Form
Sixth Form Curriculum
Edexcel Drama and Theatre Studies AS and A2.
Modules are as follows:
AS
Module 1 – coursework – a workshop study of two plays
Module 2 – text in performance – production of a play and monologues
A2
Module 4 – devising
Module 5 – written examination
Sixth Form Extra-Curricular
School musical (joint with LGGS)
Whole school play, for example The Ancient Mariner
Theatre sports group
Sixth Form FAQs
Does Drama and Theatre Studies involve outside commitment to rehearsals ?
YES. All students have to attend at least one theatre trip and, close to the exam, several rehearsals are held out of school hours. Almost all students enjoy the subject, though, and many voluntarily attend more plays and organise their own additional rehearsals!
