Drama and Theatre

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

GCSE English Language at grade 4

GCSE Drama at grade 4 (preferred but not essential)

GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above

Successful audition

What will you learn? (H2 title) whatYouWillLearn

You will study:

Devising original performance work from a text and practitioner

Performance of monologues or duologues

Interpretation and staging of a full performance text

You will also:

Analyse and evaluate performance processes

Develop skills in acting, directing and design

skillsDeveloped

Performance and acting skills

Creative and interpretative skills

Research and analysis

Communication and teamwork

Students learn through:

Practical workshops and rehearsals

Performance projects and productions

Study and analysis of texts and practitioners

Assessment includes:

Devised performance and portfolio work

Performance assessments examined externally

Written analysis and evaluation

Students have access to:

A purpose-built theatre with lighting and sound equipment

A theatre technician

Dedicated classrooms for theory and rehearsal

A dance studio and additional rehearsal spaces

No specific additional costs are listed for this course.

Drama & Theatre can be studied alongside a wide range of other subjects. Students cannot take this with Performing Arts (Acting).

This course supports progression into:

Higher education in drama, theatre and performing arts

Careers in acting, directing, production and related creative industries

Students automatically become part of the St Brendan’s Performing Arts Academy, giving access to:

An enrichment programme with partner organisations

Participation in the National Theatre Connections Project

Professional workshops

Performance opportunities

Visiting speakers and theatre trips