The world of theatre can enrich, engage and ignite students' creativity. At Irlam and Cadishead Academy, we deliver drama lessons that cover a range of topics such as soap operas, Greek theatre and hate crime.
Each year, students study a topic based scheme, a scripted project, a devised task and a performing task. Students have the opportunity to create, explore, rehearse and perform from a range of theatre skills.
In addition to drama curriculum lessons, the Department also offer two lunchtime Drama Clubs, Stretch sessions, whole college production and a yearly talent show.
Students can attend a weekly Dance Club after school as well as auditioning for the gifted and talented dance company 'Gravitate'.
MAPAS offer private instrumental lessons to students in a variety of instruments. Choir Club runs once a week and performs regularly at school events.
Careers in Performing Arts
It can be difficult to see how your school subjects relate to future jobs. However, when you make your Options choices in Year 9, it can influence and determine your career pathway, and the choices you make in the next stages of your education.
Should you wish to explore careers in Performing Arts further, here are some interesting websites to help your research.
discovercreative.careers
www.onedanceuk.org
www.ukmusic.org
www.careersinmusic.co.uk
www.getintotheatre.org
www.cdmt.org.uk