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2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama Paper 3 and Mark Scheme Combined (1DR0/3A: Theatre Makers in Practice)
Paper 3 is the Theatre Makers in Practice component of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama qualification (1DR0/3A). This paper assesses students’ understanding, analysis, and evaluation of theatre performance and production, focusing on applying knowledge of drama theory and practice to live or recorded performances.
Paper 3 forms 40% of the total GCSE Drama qualification and is a written examination that draws on students’ experience of performing and live theatre.
Paper 3 emphasizes:
Understanding the work of theatre practitioners, directors, and designers
Analysing performance choices, characterisation, and dramatic techniques
Evaluating the effectiveness of staging, lighting, sound, set, costume, and props
Applying theatrical terminology to describe and evaluate performances
Comparing interpretations of texts in different productions
Linking theory to practice by referencing own performances or rehearsals
Reflecting on the impact of performances on audiences
Justifying directorial and design choices
Demonstrating understanding of style, genre, and performance conventions
Written Examination: Combination of short-answer and extended-response questions
Scenario/Stimulus-Based Questions: Analysing extracts from scripts, performances, or production elements
Assessment Focus: AO1, AO2, AO3: knowledge, application, and evaluation of theatre practice
The paper evaluates:
AO1 – Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre techniques
AO2 – Application of theatrical skills and analysis to performance contexts
AO3 – Evaluation and reflection on the effectiveness of performance and production
The combined question paper + mark scheme includes:
Mark descriptors for short-answer and extended-response questions
Guidance on analysing performance, design, and practitioner influence
Exemplars of high, medium, and low-level responses
Allocation of marks for analysis, evaluation, and use of theatre terminology
The mark scheme emphasizes clarity, use of precise terminology, thoughtful evaluation, and evidence-based analysis.
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| Published | 09 Dec 2025 |
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