OFFICIAL SUMMER 2025 PEARSON EDEXCEL Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE in Drama and Theatre (9DR0/03) Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice MERGED QUESTION PAPER + MARK SCHEME

OFFICIAL SUMMER 2025 PEARSON EDEXCEL Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE in Drama and Theatre (9DR0/03) Component 3 – Theatre Makers in Practice MERGED QUESTION PAPER + MARK SCHEME SECTION A: LIVE THEATRE EVALUATION Answer ONE of the following questions in this section with reference to a theatre performance you have seen. Write your answer in the space provided. EITHER 1 Analyse and evaluate the live performance you have seen in light of the following statement: ‘Live theatre should reflect who we are and the way we live our lives.’ Your answer should: • include analysis and evaluation of key moments from the performance you have seen and the contribution made by different theatre makers • offer balanced consideration between your analysis and evaluation of the performance and your response to the statement. (20) OR 2 Analyse and evaluate the live performance you have seen in light of the following statement: ‘Sophisticated design is the key to a successful live performance.’ Your answer should: • include analysis and evaluation of key moments from the performance you have seen and the contribution made by different theatre makers • offer balanced consideration between your analysis and evaluation of the performance and your response to the statement.