You should consider Drama and Theatre if you have an interest in how play texts are brought to life in performance. You may have gained this from being involved in productions or from seeing live theatre. Drama A level is open to anyone who has a genuine interest in performance. In following this course you will gain a deeper understanding of how theatre works and you will have opportunities to be a performer and an active audience member. Whatever your previous experience, being an A level Drama and Theatre student will be thought-provoking, challenging and exciting. Much of your time will be spent working practically with others A lot of emphasis is put on independent learning – researching material and putting your knowledge and understanding down on paper. You must be prepared to put in your own time, whether for seeing theatre performances, carrying out research, learning lines, acquiring props or rehearsing for performance
Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade of 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Biology, Chemistry or Physics they must also achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of GCSE results in August 2025.
You will be assessed through the practical exploration of performance texts, including exploring them in light of the work of theatre practitioners. The written examination requires you to articulate how you might perform in certain roles, design certain scenes and interpret a text for performance, putting practical work at the heart of the specification.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,963 - £20,907 |
| Address | 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES |
You should consider Drama and Theatre if you have an interest in how play texts are brought to life in performance. You may have gained this from being involved in productions or from seeing live theatre. Drama A level is open to anyone who has a genuine interest in performance. In following this course you will gain a deeper understanding of how theatre works and you will have opportunities to be a performer and an active audience member. Whatever your previous experience, being an A level Drama and Theatre student will be thought-provoking, challenging and exciting. Much of your time will be spent working practically with others A lot of emphasis is put on independent learning – researching material and putting your knowledge and understanding down on paper. You must be prepared to put in your own time, whether for seeing theatre performances, carrying out research, learning lines, acquiring props or rehearsing for performance
Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade of 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Biology, Chemistry or Physics they must also achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of GCSE results in August 2025.
You will be assessed through the practical exploration of performance texts, including exploring them in light of the work of theatre practitioners. The written examination requires you to articulate how you might perform in certain roles, design certain scenes and interpret a text for performance, putting practical work at the heart of the specification.