Drama

This subject learning journey document gives students and parents an overview of what is taught in Drama and how learning develops over time at the academy. It highlights key topics, skills, and experiences pupils will encounter as they progress through the subject.

The first stage of creating a piece of drama is having an idea. Some creators can find inspiration for their ideas anywhere!

Lin Manual Miranda found global success with his theatre production of Hamilton, a hip hop style musical based on the historical figure of Alexander Hamilton, one of the American ‘Founding Fathers’. Miranda was inspired to write Hamilton after ready a biography about Alexander Hamilton and thought his life story would make a great stage show.

The Challenge

Your challenge this half term is to devise a piece of drama based on another historical figure.

  • Who could it be?
  • Who has already had a film or TV show made about them? 
  • Who has inspired you?
  • Who has had an interesting life?

You can write up your performance plan in any format. 

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