The overall aim of the course is to integrate practical and academic work, as this allows the candidate to study the dramatic text and then develop this understanding through performance; this combination of theory and practice provides an opportunity to consider a play not only as literature, but also as a vehicle for presentation.

Plays are also studied in the light of their historical background and the cultural conditions of their production and presentation.

There will be opportunities to see live theatre during the year and you should be keen to participate in theatre trips and in all practical aspects of the course.

Rydal Penrhos Prep School has a strong tradition in Drama. Extra-curricular clubs run throughout the term for any interested pupils from Reception through to Year 6.

The days and times of these vary from term to term but usually last for an hour a week. It is the policy of Rydal Penrhos Prep School to ensure that every single child in the school appears on stage at least once during an academic year.

We hold three productions a year; The Pre-Prep Nativity in December, a full musical production for pupils from Year 4 in March and a similar show for Year 6 in June.

We also run Speech and Drama classes for our older pupils which teaches them projection, diction and dramatic poise and we have in the past entered children into competitions and festivals around the North West area.