Drama — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Drama and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Drama — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Use of People, Space and Conflict in Drama
Chapter 2: Greek Theatre, Dramatic Structure and Aristotle
Chapter 3: Function of the Director and Directorial Styles
Chapter 4: The Actor: Body, Voice, Role and Method Acting
Chapter 5: Movement, Stage Directions and Blocking
Chapter 6: The Stage: Parts, Sightlines and Types of Staging
Chapter 7: Indian Folk Theatre and the Natyashastra
Chapter 8: Puppetry Traditions and Types
Chapter 9: Street Theatre in the Indian Context
Chapter 10: Children's Theatre
Chapter 11: Composition and Picturisation in Theatre
Chapter 12: Rhythm and Dramatisation
Chapter 13: Literature for Dramatic Study and Application
Chapter 14: Use of the Stage and Theatre Elements
Chapter 15: Production Process: Scripting, Casting and Rehearsals
Chapter 16: Technical Production: Costumes, Sound, Lights, Set Design and Projection
Chapter 17: Sets, Stage Equipment, Furniture and Props
Chapter 18: Lighting Design and Stage Rigging
Chapter 19: Sound Design and Music in Theatre
Chapter 20: Costume Design and Period Costumes
Chapter 21: Make-up Uses and Types
Chapter 22: Stage Management and Prompt Book
Chapter 23: Acting Practical and Performance Work
Chapter 24: Stagecraft Practical and Technical Work
Chapter 25: Drama Course Work and Assessment

Frequently asked questions

Is the Drama textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Drama textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Drama textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Drama faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Drama — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Drama study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.