It is a course which focuses not just on an academic exploration of theatre - although this is a key component of the course - but also on the vocational aspects of performance and production. The syllabus encourages creativity, focusing on practical work which reflects 21st Century practice and skills that will support progression to further study in a range of other subjects. In addition to performing themselves, Drama and Theatre pupils at Bede’s regularly have the opportunity to watch professional theatre and partake in workshops from highly regarded practitioners, including residential courses and trips to the National Pupil Drama Festival or the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Overall, Drama and Theatre offers a huge amount to pupils - not least opportunities to write and direct, design sets, costumes and make-up, engage in technical direction and perform in group and solo works.