Drama and Theatre

We hope you are looking forward to joining us in September 2025 to study A level Drama

We follow the Eduqas A Level Drama and Theatre Studies specification.

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/ajoj3t1p/eduqas-a-level-drama-spec-from-2016-e-19-10-23.pdf

When studying A’ Level Drama and Theatre Studies you will work practically to learn and develop a deeper understanding of how social, cultural and historical influences have had a definitive impact on the development of drama and theatre throughout the ages. You will explore a range of historical and contemporary, influential theatre practitioners and be given the opportunity to develop your own creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers through acting, directing and/or theatre design. You will experience a range of opportunities to watch and create live theatre through the reinterpretation of texts and devised work. You will also begin to understand the collaborative relationships between various roles within theatre, including directors, actors and designers. You will participate both as theatre makers and as audience members.

We hope you will be able to read, research and explore the resources below in preparation for September.

Mrs James

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry – The original play text (Methuen Drama/ Bloomsbury Books – ISBN: 978 9388038 58 4)

Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca – The original play text, in English (Methuen Drama/ Bloomsbury Books – ISBN: 978-0-7136-8516-9)

Podcasts

The Theatre History Podcast – Episodes discussing influential plays and playwrights.

Playwrights in Conversation

Interviews with theatre professionals discussing Hansberry’s impact.
Interviews with theatre professionals discussing Lorca’s impact.
Interviews with theatre professionals discussing adaptations of Pullman’s works.

National Theatre recorded production of ‘The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage’ by Phillip Pullman and adapted by Bryony Lavery.

You can access the full production including an education pack via Drama Online, the log in details are available on the Drama Google Classroom

Eduqas A’Level Drama and Theatre Studies (Specification)

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/drama-and-theatre-asa-level/#tab_keydocuments

Drama Online (National Theatre Recorded Productions:

https://www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/

Section A text: A Raisin in the Sun

Historical Context: Research the Civil Rights Movement and segregation in 1950s America. Write a short summary (200 words) on how these issues influenced Hansberry’s writing.

Section B text: Blood Wedding

Historical Context: Research the Spanish Civil War and Andalusian culture. Write a short summary (200 words) on how these issues influenced Lorca’s writing.

Section C: The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage

Production Review: Watch the NT recorded production of ‘The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage’ Write a review (300 words) discussing the staging, acting, and how the themes were presented