Help your students master Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal with this complete revision guide for Pearson Edexcel A Level Drama and Theatre, Component 3, Section B.

Written by an experienced Drama teacher and former Head of Drama, this guide covers everything students need to understand the play and write confident, top-band answers as theatre makers.

What’s inside:

Context made clear: Sophie Treadwell, Expressionism and the Snyder-Gray case that inspired the play
Every episode broken down, with detailed summaries and analysis
Performer’s notes on the Young Woman, the Husband, the Mother, the Lover and the ensemble, with timelines and tables
A quotation bank of the key lines to learn
Design ideas for set, lighting, sound and costume, ready to use in the exam
Themes and symbols explained in an accessible, student-friendly way
Exam technique for both Section B questions, with writing frames and essay structures
Top-band model answers with notes on why they work
A glossary of key terms

Perfect for:

independent revision and homework
exam preparation and mock revision
supporting students who missed lessons
stretching students aiming for the top grades

Students can use it all through the course or as a focused revision guide before the exam.

Also available in paperback on Amazon.