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GCSE Drama at Kimbolton

GCSE Drama at Kimbolton School offers an inspiring and dynamic programme that nurtures your creativity and builds essential performance and analytical skills. Whether you’re devising your own theatre piece, performing a scripted play, or exploring live productions, this course immerses you in every aspect of drama.

With access to professional workshops, state-of-the-art facilities, and numerous opportunities to perform, you’ll gain invaluable experience and confidence in the creative arts.

About the course

Course code: Eduqas GCSE Drama

GCSE Drama immerses students in the world of theatre through a mix of practical and theoretical learning. You’ll devise original theatre pieces for live audiences, explore performance styles such as physical theatre and theatre in education, and interpret scripted plays. The course builds confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as students work collaboratively to overcome creative challenges. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, this subject encourages innovation and critical reflection, making it ideal for aspiring performers, directors, or designers.

Eduqas Drama syllabus

Assessment

Your assessment for GCSE Drama is divided into three components:

Devising theatre (40%)

Create and perform an original group piece for a live audience.
Includes a written portfolio documenting the creative process and an evaluation of the final performance.

Performing from a text (20%)

Perform a scripted scene, showcasing acting or design skills and interpretation.

Interpreting theatre (40%)

Written examination analysing set texts and reflecting on live theatre experiences.

Beyond the classroom

Participate in annual whole school productions, alternating between plays and musicals.
Take on leadership roles as a student director for the junior school show.
Join drama clubs such as Ingrams and Third Form Drama clubs.
Perform in the Fourth Form summer play.
Enrol in LAMDA classes for acting, public speaking, and musical theatre.
Attend theatre trips to productions such as Les Misérables and The Woman in Black.
Benefit from workshops by renowned theatre practitioners like Frantic Assembly.

“Drama opens up a world of creativity, collaboration, and confidence. It’s a subject that inspires students to think critically, perform boldly, and embrace the art of storytelling.”

You will enjoy Drama if you…

Are creative
Are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others
Love reading and analysing plays
Have a passion for live performance and theatre
Are a creative thinker who enjoys making and performing theatre for an audience.

“Drama gives you good communication skills and the chance to put
yourself in someone else’s situation. It is a fascinating subject … a certain colour of costume or placement of light can convey so many
different meanings.”