There are three components 1. Component One – Students will study two set plays and analysis and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. This is a written exam worth 40% of the A Level 2. Component Two – Students will devise a performance and write a working notebook on the process. This is worth 30% of the A Level 3. Component 3 - Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as performer, designer or director). There is also a written Reflective Report, analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. This is worth 30% of the A Level
Minimum of 6 in GCSE Drama and minimum of 6 in GCSE English Language/English Literature plus passed audition
External students who wish to apply for the A-level Drama and Theatre should submit a short, filmed monologue of them acting (maximum of five minutes) and send this to Mr French (curriculum leader for Drama and Theatre) at jfrench@townleygrammar.org.uk. This can be your own original work, written by you, or from an existing published play.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB |
There are three components 1. Component One – Students will study two set plays and analysis and evaluate the work of live theatre makers. This is a written exam worth 40% of the A Level 2. Component Two – Students will devise a performance and write a working notebook on the process. This is worth 30% of the A Level 3. Component 3 - Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3. Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as performer, designer or director). There is also a written Reflective Report, analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts. This is worth 30% of the A Level
Minimum of 6 in GCSE Drama and minimum of 6 in GCSE English Language/English Literature plus passed audition
External students who wish to apply for the A-level Drama and Theatre should submit a short, filmed monologue of them acting (maximum of five minutes) and send this to Mr French (curriculum leader for Drama and Theatre) at jfrench@townleygrammar.org.uk. This can be your own original work, written by you, or from an existing published play.