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Drama and Theatre A Level (Linear)
Bennett Memorial School
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Culverden Down, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Kent, TN4 9SH
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 5th November 2025
Applications Close: - 5th January 2026
Entry Requirements: - Our entry requirements are subject specific, please look through our website for more information. Specific information can be found under Sixth Form and in Choosing courses. Details are here
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Course Summary
Unit 1: Drama and Theatre:
In this unit, you will be required to study two set texts; one which represents significant drama through the ages and another to represent 20th and 21st Century drama. Assessment for this unit will be a 3 hour open book exam exploring both of the set texts as well as analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers.
Unit 2: Creating Original Drama:
This unit will assess the process of creating devised drama as well as its performance to a live audience. The devised work must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner and is marked by your drama teachers and moderated by an external AQA examiner.
Unit 3: Making Theatre:
For this unit, three extracts from a range of plays are studied and workshopped. One is then chosen, either a monologue, duologue or group scene, and performed. This practical examination is marked by an external examiner.
Course Details
The course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre, either in a performing or design role. You will also be required to write about drama and to develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit One: 40% - Study of two set texts and critical response to live theatre
Unit Two: 30% - Devised performance and working notebook
Unit Three: 30% - Performance of an extract and reflective report
Entry requirements
It is important that you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of how theatre and plays work, and that you are keen to be involved with performances either as an actor or designer. Remember there are a large number of theatre trips, which usually take place outside of school hours that you will be expected to participate in.
APS of 4+ including 3 5s.
Grade 5 - GCSE Drama or a proven track record in performance. You will also require a good GCSE pass in English and English Literature.
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