Drama & Theatre Studies
The Drama Department encourages its pupils to become curious, confident, creative and empathetic creators and performers. Drama is the examination of the human character. Through the enjoyment of collaboration, our pupils learn how to effectively produce creative work whilst in the process, come to understand more about themselves and others.
Through regular participation in drama activity, our pupils gain skills that are essential for success in the real world, from simply working in a supportive manner, effectively problem-solving and being analytically minded to being able to project manage (meeting deadlines and working independently) as well as reflecting on their own practice. These are all character traits worthy of accolade.
Pupils here are offered a safe and fun environment in which they can express themselves whilst taking creative risks and voicing opinions and ideas about the world around them without judgement.
Drama has its own discipline, theory, methods, influences and body of skills and knowledge. At THS we aim to share this rich history of storytelling with our pupils in the hope that it will inspire, influence and inform their own creative work and empower them to express themselves.
“Master your craft, empower yourself, and enjoy the journey” – Denise Simon
PERFORM
PERFORM is the Drama Masterclass Programme at Truro High School and it is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to learn from leading Arts professionals. Throughout the academic year, we offer a range of talks, Q&A sessions, career advice forums and workshops.
Through these experiences, our pupils gain an invaluable insight into the working life of professionals in the arts field, better preparing them for future arts-related endeavours. Participating in the Drama Masterclass Programme broadens our pupils’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary arts practice whilst developing their own artistic skills and creative vision.
For 2024-2025, we kick off with….
24/9/2024 – Dave Peate – TV & film editing – Storytelling’s best kept secret.
15/10/2024 – Will Keating – Live music performance, composition and song-writing.
12/11/2024 – Vic Allan – ‘So, you want to be an actor?’
26/11/2024 – Paul Caddis – Perspective in film, television and cinematography.
25/3/2025 – Barnaby Taylor – Scoring film music. Music for film and television.
20/5/2025 – Edward Applewhite – Self tapes and auditioning.
LAMDA
Courses from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts are on offer to students by peripatetic teachers with a fee. Courses of study include Acting, Speaking Verse and Prose, Musical Theatre and Public Speaking with an examination in the Summer term. Read more about them in the brochure below and please contact Ms Hawkin for more information or to register your daughter.
How to find out more?
Please contact Ms Hawkin at lamda@trurohigh.co.uk