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DRAMA AND
THEATRE STUDIES
A Level
Our vibrant Drama A Level is the perfect choice for anyone
who loves performing and exploring how theatre brings
ideas to life. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and designed to help
you grow as a confident performer and critical thinker.
The course is inspiring and challenging, blending hands-on
creativity with academic depth. You’ll develop new skills
and gain a deeper understanding of how performances
are created. From mastering devising to analysing
scripts and interpreting characters from classical and
contemporary plays, you’ll explore the diverse ways
theatre can communicate powerful stories and ideas.
If you’re passionate about theatre, ready to work hard,
and excited to collaborate with like-minded students,
this course is for you! Join us and be part of our dynamic
Drama community at Varndean Sixth Form College.
COURSE CONTENT
TOPICS COVERED
• Component 1: Theatre Workshop (20%)
– Create, adapt, and perform your own
original theatre piece, keeping a detailed
record of your creative process.
• Component 2: Text in Action (40%)
– Perform a scripted piece with your
group. Devise an original drama inspired
by a stimulus and reflect on your work in a
written report.
• Component 3: Text in Performance (40%)
– Written exam on three set texts, where
you’ll analyse and interpret scripts through
the lens of a director, designer or actor,
making reference to live theatre seen.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
OTHER INFORMATION:
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Plus
Grade 5 in GCSE Drama (if taken) or a
background of successful experience in
productions
• You will be taught by tutors who are
classically trained performers and
theatre practitioners with many years of
experience in the industry.
ASSESSMENT
60% practical coursework,
40% written exam
CAREER PATHWAYS
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
The course gives a thorough preparation
for students entering higher education or
employment, developing creative thinking
and independent learning skills alongside
practical skills in theatre and drama.
Many students progress to drama related
degrees, at both university and Drama
Schools, whilst others go on to study
degrees such as Law, Psychology, Film
Studies, English and History. The course
helps create independent students, critical
thinkers and effective decision-makers.
A level Drama and Theatre develops a
number of transferable skills; research,
independence, teamwork, critical analysis,
communication and presentation skills; time
management; problem solving, drive and
determination, IT skills.
VA R N D E A N S I X T H F O R M C O L L E G E 2 0 2 6
• You must be prepared to commit to
practical acting workshops, researching
cultural contexts, writing essays and
workbooks, attending rehearsals and
going on theatre visits.
• You’ll take part in exciting theatre trips,
including visits to world-class London
stages. Expect to spend around £100 per
year on visits.
• You’ll learn to critique professional
productions and analyse performances to
understand what makes them work.
• You’ll work on a number of group
projects, creating original pieces and
tackling exceptional contemporary scripts
to develop your acting, teamwork, and
creative problem-solving skills.
• Throughout the course, you’ll build your
confidence, improve your communication,
and learn to express yourself in new and
powerful ways.
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