Drama is a dynamic practice introducing our boys to a world of wonder, imagination and play.
Productions Dramatic outbursts are encouraged!
Why drama for boys?
The natural interests and learning style of boys is perfectly matched to the study of drama and theatre.
Boys are physical – drama is active; you have to get up and move around.
Boys love a laugh – through drama and performance you learn how to make people laugh; how to move in slow motion, fast motion, adopt funny accents and use your body in ways to make people laugh.
Boys like to work in a team – it’s all about peer trust and mutual respect.
In drama there is no right or wrong
Creative play is encouraged and mistakes are often a happy accident.
Boys love a challenge – you need to think on your feet, improvise, learn to listen and negotiate. Drama invites students to challenge themselves individually, academically, culturally and socially.
Boys like feedback – you learn to give and take feedback to enable growth and improvement in performance. ‘Did that work?’ is the basis of many discussions.
Boys like to ask why – students are encouraged to question, explore and tease out issues of who they are, how to live, and what they think. It is an opportunity to reflect, test and shape their values and beliefs.
Drama – you can’t download the experience!
What’s on offer?
Drama is a core curriculum subject from Prep to Year 8, which includes the Year 6 Production.
In Years 9 and 10 Drama is an elective subject. In Years 11 & 12 VCE Drama – Units 1 & 2, and Units 3 & 4 is offered.
In co-curricular, there is one Junior School Year 6 Production and two Secondary School productions with Firbank Grammar; the Year 7-9 Production and the flagship Year 10-12 Production. Opportunities in dramatic plays. There are drama clubs, an annual House Drama competition as well as an international Performing Arts Tour to NY/LA and England/France too!
Year 7-9 Production
Students in Years 7-9
Brighton Grammar collaborates with our sister school Firbank Grammar to host productions for Year 7-9 students.
In recent years, we’ve had productions such as Lion King Jr, Seussical Jr and Mary Poppins Jr.
Year 10-12 Production
Students in Years 10-12
The combined Year 10-12 Production with Firbank Grammar is our flagship school production.
Casts tend to be large and are awarded by audition, with plenty of behind-the-scenes roles for students.
In recent years, we’ve had productions such as Strictly Ballroom, The Addams Family, Chicago, Anything Goes! and Matilda.
In 2024, the Senior Production is Oliver!
Year 6 Production
Students in the Junior School
The Year 6 production is a highlight of the Junior School calendar and involves all boys across the year level.
Students from our sister school Firbank Grammar are also invited to audition.
In recent years, we’ve had productions such as Madagascar, Lion King Jr and Pirates of Penzance Jr.