Theatre Studies

Course aims

Drama and Theatre offers both a challenging and practically rigorous course, suitable for students with an avid curiosity about all aspects of drama and theatre.
  • Develop an analytical framework for making performing, interpreting and understanding drama and theatre
  • Develop an understanding and appreciation of how the social, cultural and historical contexts of performance texts have influenced the development of drama and theatre
  • Understand the place of relevant theoretical research in informing the processes involved in creating theatre
  • Understand the place of practical exploration in informing theoretical knowledge of drama and theatre
  • Develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama is required, plus Grade 6 or above in GCSE English.

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