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May 2024 Drama update

Wed May 22 13:45:00 UTC 2024

Hello,

Welcome to this May 2024 update.

I hope that this term has been rewarding and not too stressful so far. Bring on the half term break!

Please do get in touch if you have any questions using my details below.

Here is your May 2024 update with all the latest news on our GCSE and A level Drama and Theatre qualifications.

In this update you will find information on:

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GCSE and A level Drama 'Refresher' and 'New to' events

To help teachers who are brand new to our GCSE Drama and A Level Drama and Theatre courses, and those who currently teach them but would like a refresher session, I'll be running some online support sessions throughout June.

If you'd like to join, you book a place below:
GCSE Drama: Refresher 11 June 2024 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT 1DR0-24O1/01 Book a place
GCSE Drama: New to Pearson Edexcel 13 June 2024 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT 1DR0-24O2/01 Book a place
A Level Drama and Theatre: Refresher 25 June 2024 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT 9DR0-24O1/01 Book a place
A Level Drama and Theatre: New to Pearson Edexcel 27 June 2024 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT 9DR0-24O2/01 Book a place
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Key Stage 4 survey for drama and performing arts

We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on potential new opportunities for qualifications in drama and performing arts at Key Stage 4/level 2.

If you are interested in participating, please complete our survey.

KS4/Level 2 survey
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Updated A Level FAQs

If you are preparing students for the Component 3 examination that will take place on 6th June, you might find the updated FAQs useful. We've been answering a lot of questions recently, including using more than one practitioner in Section C, the complexity of concepts, and live theatre notes. 

A Level FAQs
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Machinal

One of our most popular set texts in A Level Drama and Theatre, Machinal by Sophie Treadwell is currently being performed at the Old Vic Theatre in London. It runs from 11th April to 1st June.

Tickets from £13!

Machinal at The Old Vic

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An Inspector Calls

One of our most popular set texts at GCSE, An Inspector Calls by JB Priestly, starts a nine month UK tour in August 2024. This National Theatre production will visit over 25 cities and town across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

An Inspector Calls

There's a very comprehensive education pack to accompany the tour too

Resource Pack

An Inspector Calls

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The School For Scandal

Another A Level Drama and Theatre set text will be on the stage from 2nd July to 6th September this year, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, in Stratford-Upon-Avon. 

The School For Scandal

The School For Scandal

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Support and contact

Please feel free to get in touch, if you require any help or support in your delivery.

 

Subject advisor

Paul Webster

Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts

Email :
teachingperformingarts@pearson.com
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+44 (0) 344 463 2535 (Teaching Services team | Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm GMT)
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