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Drama teaching takes place in the Drama Studio, which is in the Annexe in Bird Street. Thanks to the Friends of the Cathedral School, the studio is equipped with an excellent lighting and sound system. Productions take place in the Studio and also in the Great Hall. In 2004, the School presented a production of Bugsy Malone in the Studio Theatre of the new Lichfield Garrick Theatre in the centre of the city. In 2006, we hired the full theatre for a major production of Aladdin with a cast of over 100 children including every pupil in Years 5-8. In 2007, the School put on a production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in the Studio Theatre and in June 2009 we returned to the main auditorium of the Garrick for a full scale production of Return to the Forbidden Planet, which is Shakespeare's Tempest enacted in space with 1950s Rock and Roll favourites. In March 2010, there will be a Senior Production of Blood Brothers at the Garrick Theatre. Dance is taught in the Junior School and as a club for Years 3&4, and continues throughout the School to feature strongly in productions. |
Drama and dance help children to grow in confidence, developing communication skills and creative expression. There are opportunities to take part beyond the classroom, both within each year group and in major School productions. Many enjoy backstage crafts, and regular theatre visits are very popular.