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Drama and Theatre
Board: Pearson Edexcel (9DR0)
INTRODUCTION
A Level Drama and Theatre is an inspiring, challenging and creative course for students who are
passionate about performance, design, directing or theatre analysis. It combines the practical and the
academic, encouraging you to explore how theatre can communicate powerful ideas, emotions and
stories.
Through devising, performing, directing and analysing live performance, you’ll develop as an artist, a thinker
and a collaborator. The course builds confidence, creativity and independence, preparing you for a wide
range of higher education and career pathways.
You’ll work practically with the theories of influential theatre practitioners, explore diverse play texts, and
experience live professional theatre, learning to appreciate both the artistry and the discipline that make
powerful performance possible.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama, as well as an APS of 4.5 or
above.
COURSE CONTENT
You’ll study three main components throughout the course:
Component 1 – Devising (40%)
Working in groups, you will create your own original performance inspired by a key extract from a
published play and the techniques of a chosen practitioner (such as Brecht, Artaud or Frantic Assembly).
You will also complete a written devising portfolio that documents your process and evaluates your
creative choices.
Component 2 – Text in Performance (20%)
You will perform a monologue or duologue and a group piece from two contrasting published plays,
demonstrating your understanding of characterisation, style and audience impact. Students may also
choose to be assessed as designers (lighting, sound, set or costume).
Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice (40%)
In this written examination, you will explore two set texts from the perspectives of performer, director and
designer, showing how you would realise them in performance. You will also analyse and evaluate a live
theatre production, applying your knowledge of theatrical style and audience response.
