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AboutThe HHS Drama department is buzzing this year! We have planned some new schemes of work for lesson time and we are launching a brilliant new extra-curricular programme, which includes performance opportunities for all Key Stages, as well as opportunities to get involved backstage with lighting and sound.In October KS3 Drama Club performed an abridged version of 'Much Ado About Nothing' for the Shakespeare Schools Festival at the Merlin Theatre, Frome. This was an exciting opportunity for KS3 to perform in a public venue and work with professional directors. The cast worked incredibly hard and were praised by the festival organisers for their clear understanding of the text. It was also performed on the 15th and 16th October in the Drama Studio.
 Posted 6th October 2009 in Drama Need A Bit Of Drama In Your LifeWe’ve made a flying start to the new year with a new programme of extra-curricular activities in Drama. Come along to one – or more – of the following: Wednesdays – Hanham Youth Theatre (for KS4 and KS5) after school in the Hall Thursdays – Tech Club at lunchtime in the Lighting Box AND…. KS3 Drama Club after school in the Studio We’ve also got trips and productions coming up. On 26th November our Y13 students are performing their own take on the fairyt ...Posted 17th July 2009 in Drama Schools (nearly) Out For Summer...But, before we break up we just wanted to thank EVERYONE who has contribtuted towards a great year for the Drama department. Thanks to: Our KS Drama Club – well done on a great show at the Summer Concert The Tech Club – especially those who have helped out with productions this year All our exam candidates – for their hard work & commitment Thanks too to our wonderfully supportive parents and friends for coming to watch all this year’s performances. Three cheers (at l ...Posted 16th January 2009 in Drama Extra Curricular Activities back on trackOur extra-curricular activities are back on track after the Christmas break and KS3 Drama Club are already working on their next Lunchtime Theatre session, it has the theme of “New Year, New Start”. Mrs Powell will be running our KS4 Youth Company on a Thursday at lunchtime and we look forward to seeing the work they produce. ...Posted 28th November 2008 in Drama Recent Theatre TripsThe Drama Dept have been busy seeing shows in Bristol and in London. We went to the capital to see the brilliant Kneehigh Theatre’s “Brief Encounter” with the Y11 Btec students and last week our Y13 lads saw the National’s beautiful production “War Horse” based on the book by Michael Morpurgo. Just this week Mrs Powell took her Y10 Drama students to the Hippodrome to see Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers”. This is their set text for their GCSE ...Posted 20th October 2008 in Drama Much Ado about Much Ado!The cast and crew of “Much Ado About Nothing” performed brilliantly at the Shakespeare Schools Festival at the Merlin Theatre in Frome. David, the venue director, congratulated them on their excellent understanding of the text and on their interpretation of the play. They then performed again at school last Thursday and the audience there were very appreciative too. One parent said “I don’t normally like Shakespeare but that was great – and very funny!” Well d ...Posted 7th October 2008 in Drama Much Ado-ers are off to Frome!Tomorrow our wonderful cast are off to perform their specially abridged (shortened) version of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Shakespeare Schools Festival in Frome. They will be performing at the Merlin Theatre, working with professional directors and our crew will be assisted by professional technicians. Then, next week, you’ll have the chance to see their hard work when they perform on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October at 7pm in the Drama Studio. C ...
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