Pupils are encouraged to pursue music, art and drama in addition to sport and academic studies.

All students at Elstree have the opportunity to take part in productions every year. Our department has recently expanded to include three productions a year. Years 7 & 8 perform a Senior play in the Autumn term; Years 3 & 4 perform their production in the Lent term and Years 5 & 6 showcase their talent in the summer term. Our Junior and Senior productions give every pupil, should they wish, the opportunity to participate in a team project which is a fun and learning experience for all. Whether taking a role on stage, or as part of the competent back stage team, engaged in lighting, stage management and design, there are opportunities for all pupils that enable them to experience the thrill of taking part, and to display their wealth of artistic talents.

Recent plays and musicals have included 'Carmen' (an adaptation of Bizet's opera), musical version of Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’ and ‘Big River’ the story of Huckleberry Finn.        

Plays for 2011-12 include ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘A Jungle Book’.

"When we are on stage, we are in the here and now."

Konstantine Stanislavski