GCE A level Drama and Theatre - exam board Edexcel. Drama is about instinct and the human condition; plays and the world of theatre reflect this. This course combines the activities of exploring plays, creating theatre, the performing of plays, the analysis of theatre and the critical evaluation of all these elements. This course provides the right balance between practical and theory work and the course content and units of assessment are appropriate and accessible to all levels of ability. This course will be the perfect stepping stone for any students who wish to have a career in the performing arts industry or wish to enhance their cultural capital