Theatre is one of the oldest forms of cultural expression, which has continually evolved in response to changing social, political and cultural landscapes – it offers a provocative response to the burning issues of our times: the governments, technology, cultural events and the changing environment, to name but a few. Drama & Theatre students must be forensic and passionate in equal measure! Our aim at RGS is to promote a wide-ranging understanding of theatre and performance and to enable students to make critical, interpretative and creative judgements about the work they encounter. Students will works as dramaturgs, directors, actors, designers, critics and researchers.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
Theatre Workshop – 20% This internally assessed, non-examined unit will develop the learning skills and theatrical knowledge of students of theatre. It will include theatre visits, performances alone and in small groups and workshops from industry professionals. Students will reinterpret texts for a contemporary audience and submit a creative log of the process. They can be examined as actors or designers. Text In Action – 40% The exploration of how text can be explored and understood through use of practical techniques and traditions. This unit will involve creating performances from a script and an original, devised piece of theatre. This unit is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Students will write an evaluation of the process, analysing the influence of theatre companies and practitioners on their own work. They can be examined as actors or designers. Text In Performance – 40% This unit comprises a written examination in three parts. The questions will focus on; the students’ visual concept for realising a text in performance; students’ directing knowledge and the students’ ability to respond critically to live theatre. Students will study two contrasting texts – one Classical text and one contemporary text. In addition, the students will need to create their own theatrical concept for a stage adaptation of the novel, A Monster Calls.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,530 - £22,995 |
| Address | Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS |
Theatre is one of the oldest forms of cultural expression, which has continually evolved in response to changing social, political and cultural landscapes – it offers a provocative response to the burning issues of our times: the governments, technology, cultural events and the changing environment, to name but a few. Drama & Theatre students must be forensic and passionate in equal measure! Our aim at RGS is to promote a wide-ranging understanding of theatre and performance and to enable students to make critical, interpretative and creative judgements about the work they encounter. Students will works as dramaturgs, directors, actors, designers, critics and researchers.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
Theatre Workshop – 20% This internally assessed, non-examined unit will develop the learning skills and theatrical knowledge of students of theatre. It will include theatre visits, performances alone and in small groups and workshops from industry professionals. Students will reinterpret texts for a contemporary audience and submit a creative log of the process. They can be examined as actors or designers. Text In Action – 40% The exploration of how text can be explored and understood through use of practical techniques and traditions. This unit will involve creating performances from a script and an original, devised piece of theatre. This unit is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Students will write an evaluation of the process, analysing the influence of theatre companies and practitioners on their own work. They can be examined as actors or designers. Text In Performance – 40% This unit comprises a written examination in three parts. The questions will focus on; the students’ visual concept for realising a text in performance; students’ directing knowledge and the students’ ability to respond critically to live theatre. Students will study two contrasting texts – one Classical text and one contemporary text. In addition, the students will need to create their own theatrical concept for a stage adaptation of the novel, A Monster Calls.