Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

The course is an ideal companion to many other A Levels, in particular to English, Humanities, Classics and Modern Languages. Candidates study dramatic texts and their social and historical context as well as their literary and dramatic qualities to create an interpretation for a contemporary audience; they also create their own pieces of assessed practical work to demonstrate their understanding of the work of key practitioners working within particular dramatic styles. Set texts range from Metamorphosis and Yerma, to up-to-the minute contemporary drama such as Jerusalem, with the emphasis on exploring through practical workshops as well as written essays.