Drama

·         We strive to nurture talent and bring out the very best in all students.  

·         All Key Stage 3 and 4 students take part in a double period of Drama every week.  

·         Drama lessons cover basic acting and stage techniques, including use of voice, physicality and characterisation.  

·         Students study the work of famous dramatic practitioners and lessons cover all dramatic genres.  

·         GCSE and A level examinations are studied to the Edexcel specification.  

·         LAMDA examinations are offered as a lunchtime or after-school activity.  

·         All students are encouraged to audition for the two or three major productions that the Drama Department showcases every year.  

·         Past productions include  

“The Taming of the Shrew” – Shakespeare Schools Festival, Winchester Theatre Royal

“Romeo and Juliet” – The South Lawn open air production

“Role Models” – a revue of drama and popular music 

“Wuthering Heights”

“Zodin the Sorcerer” and “The Last Hour” – original pantomimes written and adapted especially for the students at HCS.

·         Forthcoming productions include

        "A View from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller

        "A Terribly English Affair" featuring the playwrights Terrence Rattigan, Oscar Wilde and Steven Mallitratt. Click here for information about the performances.

·         GCSE and A level students are taken to see professional productions on a regular basis as part of  their  course.