Drama
As an integral part of life at Kensington Prep School, Drama is an area of study in its own right as well as a cross-curricular learning medium. It reflects a variety of styles, genres and approaches whilst offering every child the chance of success.
Drama is a practical and social art form that draws on the knowledge, interests and enthusiasm of those involved. The subject is taught by a specialist drama teacher from Reception through to Year 6, and every class has one lesson a week that lasts between 30 to 45 minutes.
At Ken Prep, Drama is taught in both a process-led way, whereby the girls learn about drama skills and techniques through schemes of work that follow a narrative, and through active storytelling. The girls also explore play texts, offering them the chance to explore script work and the yearly production for each year group is always met with eagerness and excitement.
Recent productions include ‘Oliver Jr!’, ‘Hamlet’, ‘Persephone and the King of Darkness’, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and ‘How Christmas Came To Be’.
Take a look at the video for a preview of ‘Oliver Jr!’, followed by reviews from the audience.
LAMDA is also offered at Kensington Prep School, which offers girls the opportunity to take exams in communication (performance of poetry and discussion), accredited by LAMDA themselves. We currently offer LAMDA to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Recent productions
'Oliver Jr!'
Year 6 Summer Term Production
'Hamlet'
Year 5 Spring Term Production
'Persephone and the King of Darkness'
Year 4 Spring Term Production
'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
Year 3 Autumn Term Production
'How Christmas Came To Be'
Year 2 Christmas Production
