Drama

Drama at Northwood College has a very high profile. It is taught as a separate curriculum subject and by Drama specialists. Girls have a double lesson of Drama (1 hour 10 minutes a week in Year 7 and a single (35 minutes) in Years 8 and 9. Drama is also a very popular option at GCSE, AS and A level.

There is a wide and varied programme of extra-curricular Drama which includes: the Main School production, House Plays, the Lower School production, four drama clubs at lunchtimes and joint productions with Harrow School and John Lyon. Theatre trips occur on a regular basis, especially for those studying GCSE Drama and above, on average three per term. As well as acting, girls have the opportunity to learn about design skills such as sound and lighting, costume, make-up, props, masks, set design, puppetry, directing and stage management.

Recent productions have included: Animal Farm, Daisy Pulls It Off, Pride and Prejudice, The Sound of Music, The Chrysalids and The Slipper and the Rose. Workshops by Professional practitioners such as Trestle, Greasepaint and Creative Lighting are regularly organised.