
← The Dauntsey's Pulse16 Jun · 19 min
Speech & Drama at Dauntsey's with Rob Madeley
Join us as we explore the world of speech and drama, a vital part of education that goes beyond the stage. Rob Madeley, Head of Speech and Drama at Dauntsey's, shares insights on how drama develops confidence, empathy, and critical skills among students of all ages.
In this episode:
The distinction between speech and drama and traditional dramaHow students can participate in LAMDA exams and beyondThe broad benefits of drama for holistic educationSuccess stories of students transforming through dramaThe supportive environment for experimenting and learning from failureDetails of the upcoming Summer Festival and production of The Three Sisters The enduring relevance of Shakespeare and lesser-known plays like The Winter’s TaleRob’s journey from classical theatre to education and his professional acting background