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Drama

If you love drama, there’s so much on offer at Farlington and everyone has the chance to take part in exciting extra-curricular drama activities. The senior school puts on two productions a year; a play for years 7 – 9 and a musical for the upper years. Last year’s production of ‘The Demon Headmaster’ was a real success, and girls had the chance to take part in all aspects of the play, including the set design, backstage work and the performance itself, which took place in the drama studio. Girls also enjoyed being involved in costume and make-up design, as well as the technical aspects of sound and light. The auditions for both of these productions are open to all girls in the appropriate years.

Last year’s extra-curricular musical production – ‘Curtain Call’ - was a hugely successful collaboration between the drama and music departments. All aspects of the genre were employed as the girls had the chance to sing, dance and act as a variety of well-loved characters to tell the story in front of family and friends. Choreographers were on hand to sharpen the girls dance moves which brilliantly complimented direction from our drama and music staff.

Both productions use a weekly programme of rehearsals to hone the piece and performances and this gives the girls an opportunity to feel like a member of a professional team. The rehearsals take place in the drama studio where full use of light, sound and costume is available at every rehearsal and a welcoming and supportive atmosphere ensures that everyone feels comfortable and confident. Girls are fully involved in this process and the production is a collaborative effort where girls have the chance to suggest their own creative ideas.

In the build up to the production, the girls have the opportunity to perform in front of their peers as well as pupils in the prep school in a performance workshop setting. This gives them the chance to ‘test’ their performances in front of a supportive, enthusiastic audience before the run begins and it is always enjoyed by the whole school.

As if the extra-curricular productions weren’t enough, girls at Farlington also have the opportunity to attend a drama club on Tuesday lunchtimes in the drama studio. This workshop session gives the girls a free space to explore their own creative drama ideas: perhaps they may want to develop something they have learned in lessons, or maybe they have a new idea taken from something they have seen outside of school. Either way, drama club is the place where this can happen with friends and with guidance where necessary from our drama staff.

With so much extra-curricular drama on offer at Farlington, and more exciting plans for the future, your daughter is guaranteed a fun, exciting and memorable experience.