Bideford College - Drama Department


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Welcome to the new look Drama pages. Keep up to date with everything that you’ve been doing in lessons and after school in the theatre and the Drama Studio via the new blog... Need to research your Drama homework? Then look no further… Find details of all the assignments and links to helpful websites right here… Don’t miss out on the next exciting theatre trip by getting details right here. Or look back on previous productions, trips and days out with the Drama Department in the photo Gallery which is coming soon. Catch up on news from the country’s best theatre companies by following the links from our page. Calamity Jane –Check the rehearsal schedule. Catch up on the latest news from rehearsal In addition to providing an introduction to the history of theatre, Drama lessons at Bideford College make a vital contribution to students’ social, moral and cultural education, as well as developing the skills of communication, teamwork and creative problem solving. These not only help to prepare students for life beyond secondary school but can also transfer to other areas of the curriculum. Through drama students are also able to explore issues and problems that help them to understand themselves and those around them. Drama is taught throughout the College. All year 7, 8, & 9 students are taught Drama each week and students can opt for a GCSE Drama course at KS4 and AS & A2 Drama & Theatre Studies in the Sixth Form.

Vicky Stinchcombe - Drama Tecaher Lucy Brimacombe - Drama Teacher Donna Walker - Music and Drama Teacher Pete Burford - Drama Technician Contact Us
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Year 11 GCSE: Written Coursework Tasks - Blood Brothers The Titanic, Development Phase - UPDATED 10/01/10 The Titanic Evaluation Phase - NEW - 10/01/10 The Titanic, Response Phase Review Of Production

	The RSC - Royal Shakespeare Company
	Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
	Theatre Alibi - Exeter
	Kneehigh Theatre Company
	Theatre Complicite
	Frantic Assembly
	Drama Dept' Blog
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Starting the Drama experience at Bideford College with games and exercises designed to get you thinking about the skills you’ll be learning and honing over the next few years. ‘The Evacuees.’ Exploring the subject through Drama you’ll be using various skills and techniques; Building and sustaining a character during group and whole class improvisation.
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Don’t stop being so melodramatic… Year 8 begins with a look into the history of theatre with an introduction to Victorian Melodrama. You’ll be working with various scripts and taking on the roles of Heroes, Villains and Damsels in Distress. Remember the more over the top the performance the better when working in this exaggerated style.
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Two Very Different projects are taking place in Year 9 during the Autumn Term. ‘Grease’ - A module focusing on rehearsal and group skills while staging moments from the famous musical. ‘The Circle of Life’ Nothing to do with Elton John, we promise… In this module you’ll be exploring the emotions and relationships between various characters in a real life situation using various drama techniques.
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