Drama is an integral part of the boys’ weekly curriculum with additional opportunities for performance during the year. Standards are very high and a huge amount of time and thought goes into the vision and planning for every show. Many boys find performing in a play or working backstage one of the most enriching and formative parts of their time at the Under School. Some are even inspired to pursue their interest outside of school.

For boys in Year 7 and 8 who are interested in the technical aspects of a production, such as lighting and sound, a team of Theatre Technicians is recruited to support a production. Our Lighting and Sound Technician, James, teaches them the skills required of a Stage Management team. In our recent production ‘Private Peaceful’ we had a crew of 6 taking responsibility as Lighting Operator, Sound Operator, and four Stage Managers organising the movement of set and props during scene changes.