Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Drama and Theatre A-level develops boys’ practical and analytical skills in performance and enhances appreciation and understanding of theatre from critical and applied perspectives. The subject gives boys the opportunity to develop and refine their communication and practical skills, to undertake in-depth research and analysis and to pursue a high level of critical and creative reflection. There is no requirement to have studied Drama for GCSE to pursue the subject at A-level. The course is accepted by all universities and, in recent years, boys have gone on to study for Drama-related degrees at top universities including Oxford, Bristol, Durham, Exeter and Manchester. Boys have also gained places at leading actor-training institutions in the UK and America. Harrow’s thriving dramatic tradition and well-resourced Ryan Theatre mean that boys have the opportunity to develop their practical work to a very high level. Theatre trips are a regular feature of the course, and the School’s location also enables boys to take advantage of innovative, high-quality performance work in and around London. In 2019 and 2020, 100% of boys taking the subject achieved A* grades overall.