Drama Scholarships
Expectations & Pathways of Drama and Musical Theatre Scholars
Stonyhurst Drama and Musical Theatre Scholars are expected to demonstrate full participation in the performing arts and cultural life of the College.
Drama and Musical Theatre scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry level.
The maximum fee remission offered to Drama and Musical Theatre Scholars is 5%.
THE PATHWAY
Overseen by our Head of Drama, successful scholars receive a personalised Performing Arts pathway.
In addition to fee remission, Scholars receive a weekly Scholarship lesson with our Head of Drama to discuss potential career paths and explore opportunities to further experience the performing arts. They will also have the opportunity to assist with the direction of the major schools production.
Scholars are also entitled to a free, weekly, LAMDA lesson (Drama or Musical Theatre) to hone their performing development.
Drama Scholars also receive complimentary tickets to theatre trips to develop their understanding of professional performance and staging. They are also invited to perform in any internal or external competitions and drama workshops.
Scholars are expected to play an important role in the support and rehearsal process for the major College productions.
The progress and conduct of all scholars must remain satisfactory at all times, and continuation of the scholarship into the next academic year depends on continual engagement with the programme in place for them.
Supporting your professional career aspirations
Professional industry connections
- Actors
- Lighting designers
- Puppeteers
- Sound designers
- Theatre managers
- Plus many more!
Professional theatre facilities
- Green room for study and planning
- Academy room
- Blackbox studio
- Lighting and sound equipment
- Extensive dramatic library
The application process
Initially, applicants submit a Drama CV detailing their achievements to date, together with two independent references and a one-minute video piece by 12 October 2025. This video can either be taken from an examination or performance, or be recorded especially
Following this, successful applicants will then be invited to attend a Drama and Musical Theatre Assessment Day where they will perform an audition, present their portfolio (see 13+ and 16+ criteria) followed by a series of interviews with the Head of Drama and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
The audition process
