OCR A Level Drama And Theatre Paper 41 Question Paper

Download the official OCR A Level Drama and Theatre H459/41 Deconstructing Texts for Performance: Antigone question paper for the June 2025 examination series. This examiner-authentic OCR PDF contains the complete OCR Drama and Theatre assessment focused on Jean Anouilh’s Antigone and advanced directorial interpretation for live theatre performance.

The paper requires students to analyse, interpret and stage dramatic moments from Antigone through the perspective of a theatre director. Candidates must demonstrate understanding of atmosphere, mood, actor direction, staging, movement, proxemics, performance space and dramatic tension while responding creatively to OCR’s practical performance-based questions.

Question 1 asks students to describe and justify a directorial vision for actors in a specific extract from Antigone, using annotation and performance interpretation to create atmosphere and mood. Students are expected to apply theatrical techniques including vocal delivery, physical movement, pace, gesture, spatial relationships and emotional intensity in relation to the dramatic extract.

Question 2 focuses on staging the wider performance of Antigone, requiring candidates to explain and justify how key dramatic moments in the play could be emphasised through directing choices. Responses may include set design, lighting, sound, costume, actor positioning, transitions, symbolism and audience impact within a live theatrical context.

The paper strongly develops analytical discussion, theatrical interpretation, directorial creativity and understanding of dramatic structure. It tests both practical theatre knowledge and evaluative communication using OCR’s level-based assessment approach for Drama and Theatre studies.

This OCR H459/41 June 2025 question paper is ideal for timed exam practice, mock examinations, theatre-direction revision and OCR A Level Drama and Theatre preparation. It helps students understand OCR question structure, command words, performance terminology and examiner expectations across the Deconstructing Texts for Performance specification.

Perfect for students preparing for the 2026 OCR examination series, teachers creating classroom assessments and tutors supporting OCR Drama and Theatre revision. Pair this paper with the official OCR H459/41 June 2025 mark scheme for complete examiner-guided preparation and assessment practice. Fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile PDF viewing.

This document is designed for OCR A Level Drama and Theatre students preparing for the 2026 examination series, especially candidates studying theatrical interpretation, directing, staging and performance analysis. It is particularly useful for learners aiming to improve analytical discussion, directorial creativity, performance terminology and extended-response exam technique.

It is also highly valuable for teachers, tutors, revision-course providers and independent learners who require authentic OCR exam material for classroom assessment, mock examinations, directing workshops and targeted OCR Drama and Theatre revision.