Theatre FAQs

The SL course does not involve the exploration, research, performance and practice of theorists. Therefore the solo piece, inspired by a theorist, is not part of the assessment in SL There other 3 components remain the assessment tasks.

Yes. Students normally achieve levels 6 and 7

Yes. it is highly valued by Universities and past students have been accepted on some of the best courses, including courses which do not relate the arts.

No. It is all coursework led.

The collaborative project performance

The solo piece

There is also a moment of theatre that happens as part of the research presentation.

All practical work for the director’s notebook is in class.

The course is designed to develop creativity whilst exploring theatre practices. It will develop your confidence and empathy also. By the end of this course, students can present in front of others with excellence and can think outside the box. Skills can be transferred into all aspects of life and business.

Yes, as long as it in inspired by the approaches of a theatre company that you research

Only for the final performance. You will explore your ideas in groups and pairs, giving each other motivation and feedback.

15 minutes

An unfamiliar theatre tradition, (unfamiliar to you) such as traditions from the East: Rakugo or Kathakali; an Italian tradition, Commedia dell arté; or British Pantomime.