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GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre

at Pate'S Grammar School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Theatre Studies lessons are run as practical, skills-building classes, similar to those delivered at professional performing arts schools. We reinforce earlier studies of theatre practitioners (Stanislavski, Artaud, Brecht, Boal, Brook, Grotowski) and relate these to a range of styles: physical, naturalistic, deterministic, political, absurdist, etc. We also work on improvised, devised and scripted pieces. In tandem with this, you will analyse and appreciate plays from a variety of periods and genres, exploring theatre from the perspective of an actor, a director, a designer and a member of the audience. We aim to visit local, professional theatres at least twice a term to see live performances and allow you to develop your ability to respond knowledgeably and critically to a variety of productions. Assessment is via a practical exam and a written paper each year.

What you need to get on

57 Points from Best 8 GCSE subjects (where 9, 8, 7, 6 etc and A* = 8.5, A = 7, B = 5.5, C = 4)

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

  • Pate's Grammar School

    PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY, CHELTENHAM, GL51 0HG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CHELTENHAM
  • 1 September 2027 · CHELTENHAM

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