We are passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of drama and theatre in all our pupils throughout their time at Oakham School. From the earliest age, we nurture the artistic and creative talent of our pupils and offer them countless opportunities to develop their skills and perform.
Take a look at Drama Scholarships at Oakham School
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (QET) and its surrounding rehearsal spaces provide a wide variety of areas in which to teach and perform. Each year the 200-seat professional theatre hosts an eclectic line-up of productions, pupils’ own experimental pieces, cutting-edge drama, and full-scale musicals.
Old School, the original School building dating from 1584, provides an atmospheric, additional dramatic venue for more intimate Studio Production and workshops.
Our dynamic and experienced staff bring a wealth of hands-on experience to their teaching. Pupils learn key aspects of theatre work, including performance, design, and production (lighting, sound, hair and make-up). They also can be part of the Front of House team on show nights.
Each year we prepare and support students through the audition process for the National Youth Theatre, universities or specialist drama schools. View our Careers and Leavers’ Destinations for the latest information on which drama courses our recent leavers are following at university or drama school.
View what’s on this term in our Arts Calendar.
"Pupils who have studied Drama at Oakham benefit from the enhanced communication skills, the insights into human nature, and the exposure to perhaps the richest vein of accessible culture – both native and world-wide – that the study and practice of theatre can bring; after all… All the world’s a stage…"
