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Pupils performing in Swanbourne House Senior Musical production
Swanbourne House

Drama

Music

Productions at Swanbourne House
Drama at Swanbourne House | Independent School Buckinghamshire

Drama at Swanbourne House

With a dedicated drama room and specialist teaching throughout the school, every pupil is encouraged to express themselves creatively and build confidence on stage. All children have the chance to take on speaking roles, whether in our annual Nativity or smaller, informal productions throughout the year.

Curriculum

Weekly 60-minute lessons inspire passion, creativity, and confidence. Each half term focuses on a new theme, with pupils exploring improvisation, scripted drama, dance, singing, mime, directing and physical theatre. Through this, they gain experience in musical theatre, comedy and characterisation

Drama at Swanbourne House | Independent School Buckinghamshire

Productions

Every pupil takes part in at least one production each year, with speaking roles guaranteed from age eight. Younger children perform nativity plays, Years 3 and 4 stage musicals, Year 5 produces classic plays in the outdoor amphitheatre, Year 6 delivers a Shakespeare showcase and Year 7 performs a Christmas pantomime.

Our Senior Musical (open to Years 6+) is staged in the Bridget More Hall with professional-level lighting, sound and a live band. Past productions include Fame, Grease, The Sound of Music, Shrek the Musical, Matilda the Musical, Hairspray and Footloose.

Drama lesson at independent school in Buckinghamshire

Co-Curricular

Interactive shows and drama workshops visit the School throughout the year and pupils also have the opportunity to experience drama and performance outside of the School with various trips (including to the West End).

We also offer drama clubs, specialist dance classes and a scholarship mentoring programme for those pursuing Performing Arts scholarships.

Drama scholarship mentoring session at Swanbourne House

Drama in The Stowe Group

Being part of The Stowe Group has opened up a wealth of new performing arts opportunities for Swanbourne House pupils. From specialist workshops and masterclasses in music and drama to orchestral days and shared performances – including a recent production of Oliver! and the annual Carol Service.

Swanbourne pupils also have access to the state-of-the-art performing arts facilities at Stowe, including the Cheung Music School with its 200- seat Ugland Auditorium, the Roxburgh Theatre and a professional recording studio.

The Stowe Group
Music room and practice spaces at independent school near Milton Keynes

Music
International pupils boarding at British prep school Buckinghamshire

Boarding
Exterior view of Chapel | Swanbourne House | Independent School Buckinghamshire

Chapel
LAMDA drama lessons at independent school in Buckinghamshire