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£67/hrMichelle N
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£50/hrAlexander C
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About Edexcel GCSE Drama
Edexcel 1DR0 assessment overview
| Component | Assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Devising | Practical work and a portfolio. | 40% |
| Performance from text | Practical performance or design. | 20% |
| Theatre makers in practice | Written exam. 1 hour 45 minutes. 60 marks. | 40% |
From a rehearsal idea to an exam explanation
Intention
Decide what the audience should understand
Choose a moment from a practice extract and identify the relationship, tension or meaning you want to communicate.
Technique
Explain how you would achieve it
Use precise performance or design language. Describe the choice clearly enough for someone else to imagine it.
Effect
Test whether the choice serves the scene
Discuss the likely audience response and explain how the surrounding action supports your interpretation.
The written paper has its own rules
The performance text is not taken into the written examination. Pearson permits limited live-theatre evaluation notes under its rules. Check the current requirements with your teacher before preparing any exam notes.
Frequently asked questions
Can tuition help with live theatre evaluation?
Yes. Use a production you have seen to practise selecting moments and analysing their effect. Aim for clear evidence rather than a general review of whether you liked the show.
Can a tutor edit my assessed portfolio?
Your assessed portfolio must remain your own work. Use separate practice tasks to develop reflection and writing skills, and follow your centre’s rules on assistance.
How do I choose between Drama tutors?
Ask about Edexcel 1DR0, your performance text and your role as performer or designer. Discuss these in a free 15-minute introduction before arranging paid lessons.
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