The Drama A-Level allows students to explore theatre in many forms. Whether your passion is primarily as actor, designer or critic of live theatre, you will be engaged, inspired and no doubt occasionally exhausted by your involvement in the course! You will experience live professional productions, both in our own award winning Aldridge Theatre and in other venues from West End to Fringe, and will have the opportunity to devise your own original performance as well as act or design for scripted plays. You will study a variety of scripts from different eras and of contrasting styles, learning about the role of director as well as performer/designer. Written work plays an important role alongside practical exploration.
Ideally you should have good GCSE grades in Drama and English, although other routes are possible with prior discussion. Involvement in productions, whether in or outside school, is an advantage. Teamwork is essential, as is a readiness to discuss your own and others’ ideas. You will also need to commit to rehearsals, which are often outside school hours. Above all, you need a real interest in live performance and a desire to explore theatre in all its diversity.
Assessment consists of two nonexamination components and one externally examined paper.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £27,180 - £37,845 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £8,565 - £24,255 |
| Address | Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
The Drama A-Level allows students to explore theatre in many forms. Whether your passion is primarily as actor, designer or critic of live theatre, you will be engaged, inspired and no doubt occasionally exhausted by your involvement in the course! You will experience live professional productions, both in our own award winning Aldridge Theatre and in other venues from West End to Fringe, and will have the opportunity to devise your own original performance as well as act or design for scripted plays. You will study a variety of scripts from different eras and of contrasting styles, learning about the role of director as well as performer/designer. Written work plays an important role alongside practical exploration.
Ideally you should have good GCSE grades in Drama and English, although other routes are possible with prior discussion. Involvement in productions, whether in or outside school, is an advantage. Teamwork is essential, as is a readiness to discuss your own and others’ ideas. You will also need to commit to rehearsals, which are often outside school hours. Above all, you need a real interest in live performance and a desire to explore theatre in all its diversity.
Assessment consists of two nonexamination components and one externally examined paper.