Drama at Holmer Green is a subject in which students are able to explore both practically and academically. Students are introduced to a wide variety of theatre styles and scripts, and continuously develop subject-specific and interpersonal skills.

In Years 7 and 8, students are introduced to the key foundations of performing Drama, and analyse plays that explore social issues that directly impact students. Students are also given the opportunity to create original pieces of work and are able to showcase their knowledge and understanding of performance styles and genres. Students continuously develop key skills such as collaboration, leadership and communication. These skills are then displayed in their ability to create work, respond to challenges set, and share their work with peers.

In Year 9, students can choose to continue their journey in Drama. Students begin to explore Theatre Practitioners, styles and playwrights. Students build on their existing knowledge and understanding of dramatic skills and techniques and create work in response to different stimuli. Here, students really begin to develop a personal response to Drama and gain true ownership over their creative journey. The year builds to an opportunity where students create a piece of Theatre in Education to share with Year 6/7 students about experiences and advice for younger students.

In KS4, students follow the AQA Drama exam course. Students revisit and develop their knowledge of theatre practitioners and styles of theatre. Students also study a set text, Blood Brothers by Willy Russell and complete a live theatre review as part of their Component 1 exam. In Year 10, students complete Component 2 of the exam, where they create, record and evaluate their devising process. Working in groups, students collaborate and create an original piece of theatre. In Year 11, students complete Component 3 of the exam by performing extracts from a script. Here, students analyse their script and use their knowledge and understanding of creating theatre to perform their chosen script for an external examiner. Students then revisit Component 1 materials in preparation for the end of year written exam.

In KS5, students follow the AQA Drama and Theatre exam course. Students continue to develop their craft and understanding of the theatre making processes, preparing them for further academic and practical studies. Students study multiple plays, review live theatre, create original work and perform professional scripts.

Drama works in collaboration with the other creative subjects at Holmer Green to cultivate an environment of passion, creativity and flair that students are able to engage with in multiple extra-curricular activities throughout the year, including showcases, student talent shows, whole school productions and live theatre trips.