A Level Drama and Theatre

Applications for 2025 entry open on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Please do not submit your application before this date. Please apply via PS16 on via our website.

A Level Drama is a fantastic opportunity to develop performance, designer and directorial skills as well as developing an understanding of the theatre and the theory which underpins staging a play.

On average across the last four years, 83% of Drama students at JC6 have achieved top grades A*-B!

You will be working collaboratively and practically putting theory into practice as you work towards performance or stage design projects. This course provides a balance of practical performing and reading, analysing and acting from recognised texts.

Students at JC6 have use of a purpose built Drama Studio with full curtain and lighting rig, as well as a main stage and dance studio with vinyl spring flooring. Giving a variety of facilities to utilise for auditions, rehearsals and high quality performances.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of extra curricular activities including impressive large scale musicals (Grease - 2022!), workshops and performances.

Assessment: External/school-based assessments.

Subject Entry: General entry requirements. A GCSE qualification for Drama is preferable but not essential.

A Level Drama and Theatre offers an engaging and challenging route for anyone wanting to study performance at university or college as well as opportunities to develop invaluable skills in communication, collaboration and confidence for any future career or course of study.