It will give you the ability to articulate thoughts, explore ideas, sharpen your communication skills and enhance your ability to work in group scenarios both practically and academically. These are fundamental life skills highly valued by universities and employers, and Theatre Studies can be used in an A level combination for entry to many different degree courses. You may go on to study drama at university or drama school, and progress to working in theatre, television, film and video. The course demands practical, academic and artistic skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre, either in a performing or production role. You need to have a keen interest in the history of drama, key practitioners and theatrical conventions, all of which make theatre such a compelling and exciting subject. You must be able to analyse and critically deconstruct texts and performance.