Drama scholarships are available at all standard points of entry, and candidates are expected to be enthusiastic and gifted performers.
In addition to this they should have a long-standing involvement in school and youth drama, playing a variety of different roles. Candidates who have completed up to grade 4/5 in the LAMDA or Guildhall Speech and Drama examination syllabus will also be favourably considered. Prior to their scholarship interview, candidates are asked to send a record of all of the performances that they have participated in to date, detailing the roles they have played. In addition, a written reference is required from the candidate’s current drama and English teachers, as we will also be looking for evidence of strong written English and comprehension skills.
For the Scholarship Assessment, candidates should bring a prepared 2-3 minute monologue and older candidates will also be asked to perform a written paper and sight reading task. All candidates will be interviewed about their experience and interests. Scholarship candidates must be willing to study drama at GCSE and A Level.
It is expected that Year 12 candidates will have a proven interest in drama and performing arts and have participated in a number of productions both in and outside of their current school. This can be as a performer, director, set designer or technician. Candidates would ordinarily be predicted an 8 or 9 for Drama and an 7 grade in English Language at GCSE. However, if they have not studied Drama at GCSE, the minimum of an 7 grade would be expected in GCSE English Language. Selection for scholarship will be based upon interview and audition performance, review of references and applicants’ contribution to performing arts in their own time.