Drama activities will be the priority of a Drama Scholar, in terms of a co-curricular programme, but this will not exclude them from participating in other endeavours. Drama Scholars will be expected to study GCSE Drama.

Drama Scholarship Auditions/Interviews

Performers should prepare a 2-minute monologue from a published play, learnt by heart, to be presented at the audition day.

The piece can be from any published play (rather than a film or television show) and should demonstrate an ability to create a convincing character.

Applicants will have an individual interview with the Director of Drama; they might wish to provide a portfolio of evidence of exam certificates, photos or programmes of shows they have been in to discuss in the interview.

Designers should prepare a short presentation explaining either a stage or costume design. Photographic or artefact material is encouraged. Applicants might also submit a portfolio of design ideas to be discussed in an interview on the audition day.

Benefits of a Drama Scholarship

Scholars in Years 9 to 13 benefit from being at the forefront of the cultural life of the school. They can be involved as performers, designers, technicians, production or front of house for all the major Drama Department productions throughout the year.

They will also participate in the Autumn Term Scholars Showcase, a performance exclusively for those on the Scholars Programme. They have access to workshops, trips and live theatrical events, broadening their dramatic experience, and termly challenges encourage students to expand their knowledge base through exploration and research.

Drama Scholars have access to several rehearsal spaces across the schools. There are five performance venues, two of which are fully equipped black box drama studios, along with two halls, both with raked seating and sound and lighting systems. Each year we stage multiple productions, in January, March, May and June, offering opportunities for students across the age range.

Our Sixth Form Drama Scholars receive specialist guidance and/or technical instruction from the Drama Department, with opportunities to gain further experience in areas which support entry into Higher Education courses. 1-2-1 support will be offered to those applying to further their performance or production education at drama school or university.

Drama Scholarship Application Form

Simply fill in the form and return it to us at admissions@stamfordschool.org.uk.

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Drama Scholarships

Our Drama Scholarship programme celebrates those with exceptional performance potential, though we do also welcome applications from those interested in design or technical areas.

Scholars are ambassadors for Drama, who should make a full contribution to the theatrical life of the school throughout their time at Stamford.

Drama Scholarship Auditions/Interviews

Performers should prepare a 2-minute monologue from a published play, learnt by heart, to be presented at the audition day.

Benefits of a Drama Scholarship

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