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Senior Pupils: Understanding the Grades/Modules
(Students in Year 7-13) At this juncture, pupils move onto Level 2 (Grades 4-5) and finally Level 3 exams (Grades 6-8). For Grades 4 &...
Aug 5, 20253 min read
Junior Pupils: Understanding the Grades & Modules
Junior Pupils: Understanding the Grades & Modules As children reach Year 3, the programme diversifies and they can start taking two...
Aug 5, 20254 min read
Reception - Year 2 pupils: Yearly Overview
Autumn Term Our infant pupils work predominantly on poetry. At the beginning of the academic year, pupils work on lots of different...
Aug 5, 20252 min read
RM Drama: Terms and Conditions
Absences & Cancellations In the event of a missed class, please note we cannot reschedule or refund you. If you attend in-school classes...
Aug 5, 20253 min read
Online: Code of Conduct
In order to run the classes smoothly and with appropriate care, we ask for parents and pupils to understand the following requirements:...
Aug 5, 20252 min read
LAMDA exams: what happens on the day?
We recommend your children participate in LAMDA exams. In class, they will select their module with their teacher and begin work. As the ...
Aug 5, 20252 min read
LAMDA Exam FAQs & Grade Guidelines
Which module should I choose? Essentially all the modules are good for performance, public speaking and communication skills, for...
Aug 5, 20253 min read
FAQ’s: Why we ask parents not to sit in with their children during the lesson (after the trial class)
It’s important for a parent to step outside and give the student privacy during an online drama class because it allows the student to...
Aug 5, 20251 min read
FAQ's: Can I keep the same teacher and class time permanently?
In short, yes - as far as humanly possible! When enrolling, we book an initial trial class for your child. This is payable as a one-off...
Aug 5, 20252 min read
Director’s Note: Maximising Modulation
Vocal modulation is the art of adjusting the pitch, tone, volume, and pace of your voice to convey meaning and emotion effectively....
May 15, 20251 min read
Director's Note: Understanding Breathing
Director’s Note: Understanding breathing For this week’s note, I wanted to deep dive into the breathing element often discussed in medals...
May 9, 20257 min read
Director's Note: Creating a Dramatic Reading
For this week’s director’s note, we’re looking at how to create a Dramatic Reading -with the Reading for Performance module in mind. How...
May 2, 20253 min read
Easter Holidays - Monday 7th - Tuesday 22nd April
A quick reminder that our classes will stop for Easter from Monday 7th April to Monday 21st April, resuming on Tuesday 22nd April....
Apr 4, 20251 min read
Director's Note: Expressing key words in your poem
How to Use Your Voice to Emphasise Key Words When Performing a Poem Performing poetry is an art that goes beyond simply reading words...
Mar 28, 20252 min read
Directors Notes: Understanding Iambic Pentameter
Director’s Notes Core Skill: Understanding Iambic Pentameter Iambic pentameter is one of the most recognizable metrical patterns in...
Mar 21, 20252 min read
Well done to the cast of QE Boys!
Richard III at the Arts Depot review! "Tis better, sir, to be brief than tedious" - In the first drama production to be staged in the new...
Mar 21, 20251 min read
Director's Note: Developing a Character
Director’s Notes Core Skill: Developing a Character How to Get Started Developing a Character for an Acting Performance This week, I’m...
Mar 14, 20253 min read
Director's Note: Structuring a Speech
How to Plan, Structure, and Write a Speech for a Presentation At this point in the term, you’ll have selected your modules for the summer...
Mar 7, 20254 min read
Director's Note: How to Improve Diction
Why crisp diction matters (especially for grocery shopping) This week’s focus is on diction and why it matters. When I talk to my...
Feb 28, 20252 min read
Director's Note: The Power of Reading - Why Literature and Poetry Matter
As the half-term break approaches, there’s no better time to pick up a new book and embark on an exciting literary journey. Whether...
Feb 14, 20254 min read
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