This course encourages candidates to: • Develop and apply an informed, analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting and understanding drama and theatre. • Understand the place of relevant theoretical research in informing the processes and practices involved in creating theatre and the place of practical exploration in informing theoretical knowledge of drama and theatre. • Develop an understanding and appreciation of how social, cultural and historical contexts of performance texts have influenced the development of drama and theatre. • Understand the practices used in 21st century theatre making. • Experience a range of opportunities to create theatre both published text-based and devised work. • Participate as a theatre maker and as an audience member in live theatre. • Understand and experience the collaborative relationship between various roles within theatre. • Develop and demonstrate a range of theatre making skills. • Develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers. • Adopt safe working practices as a theatre maker. • Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others.
Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephone call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports and school reference. We would also expect good performance at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the Cambridge Technical course would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test. UK boarders will also be required to complete an overnight trial board if becoming a boarder.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £25,000; Boarding £37,140 - £42,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ |
This course encourages candidates to: • Develop and apply an informed, analytical framework for making, performing, interpreting and understanding drama and theatre. • Understand the place of relevant theoretical research in informing the processes and practices involved in creating theatre and the place of practical exploration in informing theoretical knowledge of drama and theatre. • Develop an understanding and appreciation of how social, cultural and historical contexts of performance texts have influenced the development of drama and theatre. • Understand the practices used in 21st century theatre making. • Experience a range of opportunities to create theatre both published text-based and devised work. • Participate as a theatre maker and as an audience member in live theatre. • Understand and experience the collaborative relationship between various roles within theatre. • Develop and demonstrate a range of theatre making skills. • Develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers. • Adopt safe working practices as a theatre maker. • Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others.
Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephone call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports and school reference. We would also expect good performance at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the Cambridge Technical course would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test. UK boarders will also be required to complete an overnight trial board if becoming a boarder.