Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Drama and Theatre Studies is a course where you discover how theatre has developed over time and explore the wide variety of styles and genres from past to present. It gives pupils the opportunity to understand how the professional theatre operates and focus not only on their acting skills but their directing and designing skills too. Pupils will grow in confidence and develop their communication skills, analytical and evaluative skills, self discipline and creativity. Pupils will also develop understanding of how theatre has helped to reflect human nature and social issues throughout history and how it has changed the way we think and feel.