A-Level Drama and Theatre provides students with a combination of practical and academic study. Students study how drama is produced, what plays mean and how theatre is created. Students learn to appreciate a range of practical theatre skills and study the work of at least two significant theatre practitioners whose ideas have influenced modern theatre. They will further their ability to describe, analyse and evaluate performance skills through the study of challenging set texts. Students will create original pieces of drama and explore a playwright's intentions, realising a scripted piece for the stage. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively and creatively and should be prepared to commit to learning lines, conducting research and rehearsing scenes outside of school hours. Theatre trips will also form a part of the teaching for this course.

Many students will go on to study a Performing Arts-related subject at university, perhaps at a drama school. Others, however, will use the skills gained to enter into a range of careers. By promoting highly sought-after qualities, such as teamwork, communication, public speaking skills and creativity, A-Level Drama and Theatre equips students with the ability to apply these skills in a wide range of areas.

“I am taking Drama because it’s one of my passions, and I believe that if you follow your passion and do everything that you can, then you will find success. This course will help me to do that!”

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