Drama

The aim of the Glenalmond College Drama curriculum and Theatre programme is to provide both academic and artistic opportunities for all pupils whilst also celebrating the key role of theatre in the social and cultural development of our learners.

The College prides itself on staging ambitious shows to an extremely high standard, with an impressive participation rate. Recent major productions include Frankenstein, Spamalot, Epicene, The Sound of Music, Anything Goes and Peer Gynt, which was the subject of a think piece in the Scotsman on stretching young people through the arts. 

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The annual Senior Production alternates between a musical and a two-act play, while the annual Junior Production is a chance for our young performers and designers to stage more experimental work, often a classic with a twist (such as Pirate Hamlet), and featuring original music composed by students. Staff are also often part of these performances. The success of our shows is the result of an immense collaborative effort between the cast, technical crew, production team and all our supporters.  

Pupils take full advantage of the creative opportunities on offer during these productions. Even for those not inclined towards being on stage, the school play is still a key event of their year, with opportunities in assistant directing, choreography, set design, costume design, hair and makeup, stage management and sound and lighting.

A weekly stagecraft club offers pupils experience in the technical aspects of theatre as well as the design elements which go into a production. The Drama staff work closely with colleagues and pupils in Art on all theatrical endeavours, engaging in a positive cross-curricular approach to the arts at College.