Drama Scholarships | Epsom College

We reward pupils who show promise, potential and passion for the dramatic arts, with scholarships at all entry points to the College. Whether you join as a Scholar at 11+, 13+ or 16+, the award is a demonstration of our belief that you are one of our shining lights.

In return, we would expect you to study the subject at GCSE, and A-level where appropriate. Naturally, your commitment to the subject will be outstanding, and we would expect you to be fully involved in the co-curricular Drama programme at Epsom College, either on stage as a performer or backstage as part of one of our technical, design or stage management teams.

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School Productions

Michaelmas Term

The school play in December offers the first opportunity to participate. In recent years, students have performed The Murders at Argos, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, 13 and The Government Inspector.

Lent Term

The Lent Term production is often a Musical or, occasionally, an Opera and we would expect those with musical theatre skills to audition. Recent productions have included Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Evita and My Fair Lady.

Summer Term

There are two junior productions in the Summer Term, open to Years 7, 8 and 9, offering an exciting opportunity for pupils to develop skills on and offstage. Pupils have taken to the stage with productions of The Comedy of Errors, The Sound of Music, Spamalot, Matilda and Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales.

Aspiring directors are encouraged to hone their skills in the junior production, with a view to assistant directing shows from Year 10 onwards. 

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Applying at 11+

To apply for a Drama Scholarship at 11+, you should prepare a monologue that lasts no more than two minutes. You will be expected to perform this ‘in-role’ without using a scriptYour monologue should be from a published play, rather than a sketch. You don’t have to be in costume or bring props but may do so if you wish. 

If someone else from your school is also applying for a scholarship, you may choose to perform a duologue with them if you wish.

Once you’ve performed your piece, you will have a chance to ask the Director of Drama questions. 

You should also submit a portfolio, which can be brought with you on the day. This should include productions you’ve been involved in (as a performer, designer or stage manager) as well as Drama clubs and live theatre you have seen.

Assessments will take place late January or early February of your Year 6.

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Spamalot

Applying at 13+

You can apply either as an actor, or by presenting your stage/sound design skills. Assessments take place in January or February of Year 8. Application forms are sent to all pupils holding a deferred place in the Autumn of Year 8.

Acting

You will be asked to perform a monologue, lasting no more than two minutes. This should come from a modern play, and showcase your acting strengths. You will have to perform your monologue ‘in-role’ without using a script. If someone else from your school is also applying for a scholarship, you may choose to perform a duologue with them if you wish.

Design

You should present a short demonstration of design from a play of your choice. You may choose to showcase puppetry, masks, sound or set design, makeup, lighting or costume.

Please bring evidence of your work, and talk about your influences, stylistic approach and process. You can use our equipment – such as lighting and soundboards – but please notify us ahead of time if you wish to do this.

The 13+ Drama Scholarship Assessments will take place on the week commencing 26 February 2024. 

Download Application Form

My Fair Lady My Fair Lady

16+ Scholarships

You can apply either as an actor, or by presenting your stage/sound design skills. Assessments take place in November of your Year 11.

Acting

You will be asked to perform a monologue, lasting no more than two minutes. This should come from a modern play, and showcase your acting strengths. You will have to perform your monologue ‘in-role’ without using a script. If someone else from your school is also applying for a scholarship, you may choose to perform a duologue with them if you wish.

Design

You should present a short demonstration of design from a play of your choice. You may choose to showcase puppetry, masks, sound or set design, makeup, lighting or costume.

Please bring evidence of your work, and talk about your influences, stylistic approach and process. You can use our equipment – such as lighting and soundboards – but please notify us ahead of time if you wish to do this.

Download Application Form