Drama

Drama at Allstars Academy

At Allstars Academy we are really privileged to be able to offer Drama in a variety of ways. Through Drama only classes, as part of Musical Theatre and LAMDA tuition.

Whatever your preference we have an option for it.

In our department we have a wealth of experienced teachers who have had the best Conservatoire Actor training, teacher training as well as professional experience within the industry. This means we are able to offer a vocational standard and style of tuition for our Company/ Wicked and Advanced students, as well as bringing all the fun and excitement that you find in a Drama class for our students who want to experience Drama for fun.

Our syllabus is all encompassing playing with drama games, improvisation, devising, theatrical techniques, vocal training, actor movement training, text work, plays, scripts, screen plays, camera work, monologues, duos. Working towards shows, exams, festivals, auditions, professional engagements all whilst building friendships in a fun and stimulating environment. We believe in ensemble and team work and our students really feel the benefit of this supportive and nurturing environment and most of all get to have fun with their friends each week. If you would like any more information on how we can best support your child's development in Drama please contact us or sign up for a free trial.

The Allstars Drama department has a 100% pass rate - 75% distinctions.

We are really proud of how hard our students work towards these qualifications. Students can begin LAMDA training as soon as they begin training with us at Allstars. Our youngest exam entrants enter with the 'Introductory steps' at four years olds, going all the way through to the Grade 8 exams that give our students UCAS points for University entry, this being a Level 3 Ofqual qualification (A Level equivalent)

LAMDA preparation is taught as part of the Advanced Drama classes, with top up one to one tuition for those who wish to take the formal examination.

You can also study LAMDA syllabus on a one to one basis with one of our exam experienced teachers without being part of a class or in addition to.

We offer exams in Acting, Verse and Prose, Public Speaking and Musical Theatre. These exams can be taken as a solo or a duo.

Allstars Theatre Company 

(National Theatre Connections)

In 2019 and 2020 Allstars Theatre Company were part of National Theatre Connections. 

The Allstars Theatre Company was made up of students from across the school as well as external students who auditioned to be a part of this exciting project. Criteria for audition was being aged 13-19 and to be fully committed to the full run of the project. Auditions took the form of a single monologue and workshop.

The Company took plays from workshop to performance and beyond, going through the process continually working as a professional Theatre Company at all times. As part of the company students took part in professional workshops in subjects such as Direction, Stage Combat, Costume Design, Advanced Vocal Technique, Clowning, Improvisation and we were privileged to have @The Shed come into rehearsals for a personalised Meisner Technique and Screen Acting Workshop at the end of our Flesh project. 

As well as Actors, there was a full backstage team, props, costume, stage management etc…so a full Theatre Company!  Allstars were so proud of the students and their wonderful performances of Flesh and Crusaders.    

Allstars Theatre Company

Crusaders by Frances Poet was performed by the Allstars Theatre Company at the Aylesbury Waterside Second Space Theatre in February 2020 as part of the National Theatre Connections project.

Allstars Theatre Company

The Allstars Theatre Company performed Flesh by Rob Drummond at the Court Theatre Tring in February 2019 and transferred to the North Wall Theatre Oxford May 2019 as part of the National Theatres Connections project.

Allstars Online 

At Allstars Academy we pride ourselves on delivering the best outcomes for our students and during lockdown 2020 and 2021 this is no exception. Take a moment to view some of the fabulous work that has been created online. Showing that creativity knows no bounds even online and allowing students to carry on following their syllabus's to examination conclusion or project delivery.

Allstars Online Drama Summer Term

This video is extracts of the various projects, pieces, exams content, class work and workshops that were explored during the lockdowns. We wanted to show that although the studios may be closed, Allstars and the creativity of is students and community is never closed. 

Screen Writing Workshop during lockdown. 

A fabulous example of Allstars students creating an original piece of Drama, showcasing their imagination and determination to achieve in these challenging times.