Immersive and Engaging Theater Program at IBS
Theatre at IBS is an eclectic and immersive programme where students can study and take part in the subject from 6eme - Terminale. It allows students to express themselves creatively, become more confident, excel in public speaking and communication all whilst having fun. It also enhances academic performance, helps with problem solving and critical thinking and encompasses a wide range of disciplines such as acting, presentation skills, directing and designing. We also take the students to the local theatres, invite theatre troups into school for performances and workshops and a London theatre trip is also on the scheudle so students stay up to date with the ever evolving industry.
6ème/5ème/4ème (Middle School)
From ages 10 - 13, students can take theatre one hour a week in French or
English where they will learn new skills and prepare two shows a year (one at Christmas and one in the summer). Students will take part in workshops and rehearsals exploring different techniques and exercises with a focus on physical and vocal skills, bringing texts to life and understanding roles. This is done through an exploration of different disciplines such as improvisation and devising, to the study of Greek Tragedy, Shakespeare and Commedia dell’arte.
Pre-IB 1 & 2
(3ème & 2nde International section) - 14 à 16 ans
From ages 14 - 16, students can take theatre to the next level by choosing to study our Performing Arts programme three hours a week. This new course taught in English is an exciting, but challenging course in which students study plays, playwrights and practitioners in the theatre world as well as branching out into other areas of performing arts such
as music (vocal or instrument), puppetry, spoken word and dance. Our aim is to inspire and engage students through workshops and classes that develop their technical, practical, and interpretative skills and to introduce them to roles on and off stage in the performing arts industry.
Drama is a big, lucrative business and students will learn the ins and outs of producing, directing, marketing and theatre journalism. As well as the backstage roles of set and props design and stage management. Students put these skills into use by taking part in school events.
DP 1 & DP 2
(1ère & Terminale International Section)
At the International Baccaleaurate level, students
take theatre for four hours a week as part of the rigourous IB Diploma. There are four pieces of coursework produced over the two years which include two performances, a Production Proposal and a Research Presentation. Theatre at IB level encourages discovery through experimentation, the taking of risks and the presentation of ideas to others. This multi-faceted course results in the development of both theatre and life skills; the building of confidence, creativity and working
collaboratively. It gives students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. Theatre at IB is for those who want to improve or maintain their communication and public speaking skills, their confidence, critical thinking and problem solving. It helps to have studied theatre before but no prior experience is necessary. Theatre is not just for those wishing to train as actors. This course is sought after at universities for those hoping for a career in law, business, arts managament, events management, advertising, journalism and marketing/public relations and much more.
Pantomime !
Pantomime is a British Tradition occuring every Christmas in most English towns and cities. It is based on an old folk or fairy take and updated with modern and local jokes about current affairs and society. Every Christmas, we put on a production of a new and exciting pantomime in which students from 6eme - Pre IB 1 auditon for the roles. This is a multi-disciplinary project in which art students make the set and props, IT students the website, language students the programme and CAS Students take charge of the marketing, box office and stage management. Look out for details of our next production!