Drama & Theatre Studies
at Fearnhill School, Letchworth Garden City · school or sixth form
What the college says
We want students to have an inspiring experience of A-level Drama and Theatre. This qualification emphasises practical creativity alongside research and theoretical understanding. Students learn through experience, seeing theatre and making theatre for themselves. Students are introduced to a wide range of theatrical styles and contexts as they explore plays practically, devise and work on performances. Students choose to develop as a: performer designer (lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets) director combination of these. Whichever option they choose, students will gain many invaluable skills, both theatrical and transferable, to expand their horizons. The subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of study. The subject content for A-level Drama and Theatre is divided into three components: 1. Drama and theatre (page 11) 2. Creating original drama (page 15) 3. Making theatre (page 16) Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on. In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets and/or directing.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9- 1
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4BA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Letchworth Garden City
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