Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Inspirational teaching, small classes and learning is enriched by an amazing variety of theatre trips, live screenings, practical workshops, visits to the Cheltenham and Edinburgh Festivals, as well as epic productions such as West Side Story, Mother Courage, Grease and The Crucible. Lessons take place in the newly-refurbished Ivor Gurney Hall which is fully equipped with lighting and sound. Specialist teaching means that students develop a real passion for the subject which is reflected in the practical work that they take ownership of. Students will also be able to participate in events such as House Drama where they will have the chance to write and direct as well as perform recitals in the renowned Gloucester Cathedral. What will I study during the course? One of the most enjoyable parts of the course is the opportunity to devise a piece of theatre that is completely your own and inspired by theatre that you have seen. You will also have the chance to perform a number of extracts from different plays to develop your understanding of diverse theatre making. You will be performing, studying and analysing two inspiring set texts that represent significant drama through the years and contemporary drama, discovering your own creative interpretation. You will also be evaluating and analysing a range of new and exciting theatre that communicate meaning in a number of different genres and styles.