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It outlines the mandatory requirement to study one set play from a curated list of dramatic works. The information specifies the exact editions and publishers required for examination purposes, including details on ISBNs. A notable update is provided for 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller, confirming that students may use both legacy and current ISBN-designated editions. 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Specific editions are prescribed for these plays.  \n\n| Play | Edition | Publisher | Additional information |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| The Crucible by Arthur Miller | Methuen Student Editions\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1350245778 | Bloomsbury | September 2023:\u003Cbr>Learners studying ‘The Crucible’ may use either the old edition ISBN 978-1408108390 or the new edition ISBN 978-1350245778 |\n| Blood Brothers by Willy Russell | Methuen Modern Classics\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-0413767707 | Bloomsbury |  |\n| Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman/Dominic Cooke | Nick Hern Modern Plays\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1854599391 | Nick Hern Books |  |\n| Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne/Laura Eason | Nick Hern Modern Plays\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1848425170 | Nick Hern Books |  |\n| Things I know to be True by Andrew Bovell | Nick Hern Modern Plays\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1848425767 | Nick Hern Books |  |\n\n\n| Play | Edition | Publisher | Additional information |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare | Palgrave Macmillan\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-0230232082 | Palgrave Macmillan |  |\n| A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney | Methuen Drama\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1408106013 | Bloomsbury |  |\n| The Great Wave by Francis Turnly | Methuen Drama\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1-350-07625-9 | Bloomsbury |  |\n| The Empress by Tanika Gupta | Methuen Drama, Student Editions\u003Cbr>ISBN 978-1-3501-9057-3 | Bloomsbury |  |","cbCais2BhpxQYQCJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais2BhpxQYQCJ","pdf",101897,"English","# Set Plays Guidance\n## Prescribed Play Editions","[{\"question\":\"Which exam component is this set play guidance for?\",\"answer\":\"This guidance is specifically for Section B of the Component 1 exam in the AQA GCSE Drama (8261) specification.\"},{\"question\":\"Can students use different editions for 'The Crucible'?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, as of September 2023, learners studying 'The Crucible' are permitted to use either the old edition (ISBN 978-1408108390) or the new edition (ISBN 978-1350245778).\"},{\"question\":\"Are specific editions required for these plays?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, the document mandates that students study and explore specific editions of the plays provided in the lists, identifying the publisher and ISBN for each work.\"}]","GCSE Drama - Set Plays - Guidance and Requirements | PDF"]