Co-Curricular Drama

School Productions

Every year, there is a major school production. Recent productions have included Les Misérables, The Odyssey, SPAMALOT!, Blood Brothers and Arabian Nights. Students are involved in all aspects of the production, as actors, backstage crew, technicians, and prop and scenery designers. At Halliford, we aim to involve the maximum number of students in whatever capacity best showcases their talents.

Throughout the academic year, we also put on a Year 8 performance of a classic play, a LAMDA showcase and many exam performances. We aim to perform a range of plays, including musicals, comedies and tragedies. This way, our students will have the opportunity to experience a range of Theatre.

At Halliford, we have a great team of students who work on our productions. The lighting, sound and sets are created and operated by students who are members of our tech club and are supported by our full-time Theatre Technician. Our performances are directed by the teaching staff and Drama Scholars and are stage-managed by a team of students and the student-led backstage crew. So, even if acting does not appeal, students have many other opportunities to get involved. Everyone is welcome to participate in a production at Halliford.

Theatre Trips and Excursions

We often plan evening theatre trips in Drama, which involve a meal together at a local restaurant followed by a jam-packed evening of theatre entertainment. We will see a range of performances, with each year group offered an opportunity to attend a live performance.

We have recently started a new tradition of offering our KS4 and 5 Drama students an opportunity to go to New York to experience workshops from Broadway actors and see some Broadway shows. The trip is extremely popular with the staff and students and is offered biennially. This is not to be missed!

Clubs

In the Drama Department, we currently offer Theatre Tech Club, Year 8 Shakespeare and Drama Drop-In. We are always open to starting new lunchtime clubs. If you are interested in a musical theatre club or an improvisation group, just let us know, and we are be happy to set one up for you!

We are aiming to work with lots of external theatre companies. Recently, we invited Frantic Assembly to work with our exam students. Every year, we bring in a new theatre company to work with our students, helping them become better, well-rounded performers.

LAMDA

We are delighted to be able to offer the LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Speech and Drama curriculum. Lessons in Speech and Drama will be offered as a paid extra to all students who may be interested. We offer all courses on both the performance and communications syllabi.

• Acting
• Mime
• Devised Drama
• Speaking Verse and Prose
• Public Speaking
• Reading for Performance
• Shakespeare

These courses are delivered individually by a specialist teacher.  The courses are suited to all types of students, from those looking to polish existing performance skills to those looking to develop their vocal communication and personal confidence in a calmer environment. Students can choose from a whole range of courses, and mix and match as they please from all the different disciplines.

LAMDA Solo and Duo examinations are verified qualifications, and at grades 6, 7 and 8, there are UCAS points available which can be useful for Sixth Form students applying to university.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Production in 2025

Les Misérables Production in 2024

The Odyssey Production in 2023

SPAMALOT! Production in 2022