Drama and Theatre

Why Study Drama and Theatre?

A Level Drama and Theatre is an exciting step up from GCSE Drama for students interested in deepening their understanding of how theatre can make a powerful impact on audiences. The course covers many facets of the theatre industry.  Students explore a range of practitioners and theatre styles in which they seek to provoke a range of reactions from their audiences.  Performance work might be inspired by a period in history, a particular story in literature or a stimulus that delves into the human condition.  It enables students who are passionate about making an impact on audiences, creative and curious to explore new challenging ideas whilst developing their knowledge, skills and understanding as performers, directors and designers.  It also helps develop analytical, creative, empathetic, critical thinking skills whereby students are able to evaluate and review their own and others' work. Ultimately, drama is a form of artistic self-expression and self-reflection, whereby students will expand their understanding of themselves and the world around them.   

Sample Course Content: 

The A Level drama course will comprise components focused on devising, studying text in performance and looking at theatre makers in practice

Career Value:

Students studying A Level Drama and Theatre will be well equipped to pursue University or Drama School programmes which focus on a number of areas of study within theatre. The course does not limit students to pursuing an acting career. Students will be developing skills and experience with professionals from different corners of the theatre industry. This can be a direct route into employment within the theatre world, or it can complement other subject areas if a pupil is interested in studying or pursuing English or Law at University and beyond. The transferable skills at the heart of A Level Drama and Theatre will benefit any pupil interested in further study or professional work in public speaking or presentations.

Enrichment Opportunities:

Students studying A Level Drama and Theatre engage with a diverse range of professional theatre performances, developing their analytical skills and informing their own creative process.