Drama

Drama

The Drama Pathway at CAPA College covers all things stage and screen! You will study the fundamentals of acting while building your skills as a creative – with some incredible performance opportunities along the way. You will be taught by industry professionals to ensure that you develop the most up-to- date knowledge to equip you for an exciting career in the Arts.

DRAMA

At a glance

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSES at Level 4 or above. (Some exceptional cases, read more here)

Qualifications

Each student will achieve a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification (worth 3 A levels) as well as A Level Drama.

Duration

2 years

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Performance Opportunities

We work closely with professional artists, companies and theatres to ensure our students get first-hand experience producing and performing in a range of different venues, including the National Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

On-Set Experience

The pathway for aspiring storytellers, students on our Drama pathway are immersed in everything from acting and directing to scriptwriting, presenting and improvisation.

Curriculum

Devising

– Directing

– Scriptwriting

– Improvisation

– Devised Theatre

Performance

– Presenting

– Acting for Camera

– Scripted Performance

– Contemporary Theatre

Analysis

– Drama Theory

– Drama Analysis

– Applied Theatre

– History of Drama

Physicality

– Stage Combat

– Physical Theatre

– Body Conditioning

– Dance and Movement

“CAPA College is an excellent place to train and prepare

for higher education and a career in the Arts. I gained so much experience working with a range of inspiring and diverse artists, Companies and teachers

Bronwyn James

CAPA College Graduate 2012

Wicked, 2024 (Universal Pictures)

Alumni

Read about Alumni from across all Our Pathways here

CAPA College Graduate 2012

Studied BA (Hons) Acting at ALRA North

Bronwyn is best known for her roles as Fanny in the period drama ‘Harlots’ and for appearing alongside Ariana Grande in the Blockbuster Movie Musical ‘Wicked’. She is set to appear in the Live Action Remake of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in 2025.

CAPA College Graduate 2018

Professional Actress

Since Leaving CAPA College in 2018, Annabelle has appeared in a number of big name Television Series including Casualty, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale.

Specialist

Teachers

Katy James

Drama Pathway Leader, DSL and Assistant Vice Principal

Olivia Ward

Lead Teacher of Drama

Sarah Roe

Teacher of Drama

Sarah Tipple

Teacher of Drama

Tom Osbourne

Teacher of Stage Combat

Amy Balmforth

Teacher of Drama

Stacey Johnstone

Drama Teacher and Artistic Development Manager

Hayley O'Hara

Drama Teacher and Artistic Development Manager

Drama

DRAMA

At a glance

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSES at Level 4 or above. (Some exceptional cases, read more here)

Qualifications

Each student will achieve a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification (worth 3 A levels) as well as A Level Drama.

Duration

2 years

The Drama Pathway at CAPA College covers all things stage and screen! You will study the fundamentals of acting while building your skills as a creative – with some incredible performance opportunities along the way. You will be taught by industry professionals to ensure that you develop the most up-to- date knowledge to equip you for an exciting career in the Arts.

  APPLY

Performance Opportunities

We work closely with professional artists, companies and theatres to ensure our students get first-hand experience producing and performing in a range of different venues, including the National Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

On-Set Experience

The pathway for aspiring storytellers, students on our Drama pathway are immersed in everything from acting and directing to scriptwriting, presenting and improvisation.

Curriculum

Devising

– Directing

– Scriptwriting

– Improvisation

– Devised Theatre

Performance

– Presenting

– Acting for Camera

– Scripted Performance

– Contemporary Theatre

Analysis

– Drama Theory

– Drama Analysis

– Applied Theatre

– History of Drama

Physicality

– Stage Combat

– Physical Theatre

– Body Conditioning

– Dance and Movement

“CAPA College is an excellent place to train and prepare

for higher education and a career in the Arts. I gained so much experience working with a range of inspiring and diverse artists, Companies and teachers

Bronwyn James

CAPA College Graduate 2012

Wicked, 2024 (Universal Pictures)

Alumni

Read about Alumni from across all Our Pathways here

CAPA College Graduate 2012

Studied BA (Hons) Acting at ALRA North

Bronwyn is best known for her roles as Fanny in the period drama ‘Harlots’ and for appearing alongside Ariana Grande in the Blockbuster Movie Musical ‘Wicked’. She is set to appear in the Live Action Remake of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in 2025.

CAPA College Graduate 2018

Professional Actress

Since Leaving CAPA College in 2018, Annabelle has appeared in a number of big name Television Series including Casualty, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale.

Specialist

Teachers

Katy James Drama Pathway Leader, DSL & Assistant Vice Principal

Tom Osbourne Teacher of Stage Combat

Sarah Roe  Teacher of Drama

Amy Balmforth Teacher of Drama

Stacey .Johnstone  Teacher of Drama & Artistic Development Manager

Olivia Ward Lead Teacher of Drama

Sarah Tipple Teacher of Drama

Hayley O’Hara Teacher of Drama

DRAMA

At a glance

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSES at Level 4 or above. (Some exceptional cases, read more here)

Qualifications

Each student will achieve a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification (worth 3 A levels) as well as A Level Drama.

Duration

2 years

Performance Opportunities

We work closely with professional artists, companies and theatres to ensure our students get first-hand experience producing and performing in a range of different venues, including the National Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

On-Set Experience

The pathway for aspiring storytellers, students on our Drama pathway are immersed in everything from acting and directing to scriptwriting, presenting and improvisation.

The Drama Pathway at CAPA College covers all things stage and screen! You will study the fundamentals of acting while building your skills as a creative – with some incredible performance opportunities along the way. You will be taught by industry professionals to ensure that you develop the most up-to- date knowledge to equip you for an exciting career in the Arts.

           APPLY

“CAPA College is an excellent place to train and prepare

for higher education and a career in the Arts. I gained so much experience working with a range of inspiring and diverse artists, Companies and teachers.”

Bronwyn James

CAPA College Graduate 2012

Wicked, 2024 (Universal Pictures)

Curriculum

Devising                                           Performance                                          Analysis                                       Physicality

– Directing                                               – Presenting                                                   – Drama Theory                                – Stage Combat

– Scriptwriting                                        – Acting for Camera                                     – Drama Analysis                              – Physical Theatre

– Improvisation                                      – Scripted Performance                              – Applied Theatre                             – Body Conditioning 

– Devised Theatre                                  – Contemporary Theatre                            – History of Drama                            – Dance & Movement

Alumni

Read about Alumni from across all Our Pathways here

CAPA College Graduate 2012

Studied BA (Hons) Acting at ALRA North

Bronwyn is best known for her roles as Fanny in the period drama ‘Harlots’ and for appearing alongside Ariana Grande in the Blockbuster Movie Musical ‘Wicked’. She is set to appear in the Live Action Remake of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in 2025.

CAPA College Graduate 2018

Professional Actress

Since Leaving CAPA College in 2018, Annabelle has appeared in a number of big name Television Series including Casualty, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale.

Specialist

Teachers

Katy James

Drama Pathway Leader, DSL and Assistant Vice Principal

Olivia Ward

Lead Teacher of Drama

Amy Reddaway

Assistant Principal, English and Maths Pathway Lead , and Teacher of Drama

Sarah Tipple

Teacher of Drama

Phill Hill-Pearson

Teacher of Drama

Sarah Roe

Teacher of Drama

Tom Osbourne

Teacher of Stage Combat

Stacey Johnstone

Drama Teacher and Artistic Development Manager

Amy Balmforth

Teacher of Drama

Hayley O'Hara

Teacher of Drama