Drama at Downham is an important part of the school curriculum and life of the school. It allows children to explore their creativity through improvisation, group and independent work, playscripts and productions. Drama exposes the children to a variety of theatrical genres whilst   encouraging them to assert themselves confidently and explore their imaginations using a range of  different stimuli.


Every child through Years 1 to 6 is taught drama as part of the curriculum.


From Year 1, children take part in their first whole school musical production. Previous years’ productions have included: Bugsy Malone, Oliver, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Wizard of Oz.