8

Full-scale School performances are delivered each year

3

House plays are directed by pupils each year

11

Professional touring productions each year

264

The main auditorium's seating capacity, with further studios and rehearsal room

An integral part of the Stahl’s ethos is that pupils gain a professional experience of theatre, with a professional technical team supporting all School productions

As well as the Director of the Stahl, the team includes three full-time technicians, a costume supervisor, a box office manager and further expert drama teachers.

DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Drama Scholarship programme supports dedicated, passionate performers or theatre technicians who want to explore and develop their theatre practice. The department looks to Drama scholars to lead by example and be an inspiration to their peers. In return, they are offered first-rate training that seeks to nurture the theatre-makers of the future.

DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE

What our pupils think

Thank you so much for supporting me through my drama career in Oundle and giving me endless opportunities in and around the Stahl. I have enjoyed every role I have been given; thank you for giving me so much direction as an actor and helping me improve my skills.

Luke, Drama Scholar

EXPERT FACILITIES AT THE STAHL THEATRE

264-seater auditorium

Rehearsal room

Green room

Production studio

Full-scale lighting rig

Costume wardrobe and studio

Various make-up rooms

Classroom teaching space

Staging a House Play

WHAT'S ON?

The Stahl’s annual calendar is filled with House, School and professional touring productions, offering a broad range of entertainment to both the School and wider town community.

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A BRIEF HISTORY

The Stahl was originally designed by Mr W F Poulton for the New Independent Church in 1865. Following a bequest from Old Oundelian Rodolphe Stahl, it was converted to a theatre in his name. The main auditorium has a seating capacity of 264, with further studios and a rehearsal room.

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