Drama and Theatre

Course summary

The A Level in Drama and Theatre develops practical, creative, and analytical skills. You will participate in drama productions, study plays, and analyse theatre, gaining both performance and critical writing skills. Key areas of study include: • Practical performance skills in acting or production • Reinterpreting play extracts and devising original performances • Studying and analysing plays from different time periods • Learning the methods and techniques of influential theatre practitioners and companies • You will also have opportunities to create performances and reflect on the process through written evaluations.