Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Studying A-Level Drama and Theatre is anything but dull. Joining the vibrant and exciting Drama community allows you to experience a range of professional theatrical practitioners and plays. Practical work and applying stylistic strategies to play texts is at the heart of what we do. When devising your own creative performance pieces, you will work collaboratively and inherently develop your transferable communication skills. Guided by your teachers, you have the freedom to shape an imaginative and original production that you will share with a chosen target audience. You will study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer, and informed audience member. Theatre trips are offered frequently and there are also opportunities for workshops with established professional actors and directors. These practical experiences are supported by analytical and evaluative written work; Drama and Theatre require an inquisitive and imaginative mind and is a rigorous and academic choice. In short, Drama is the right option for you if you are creative, imaginative, and collaborative and enjoy a combination of practical performance and intellectual analysis.