IMPORTANT: Please note that this guidance pertains to the updated 2027 Musical Theatre Syllabus (for exams taken from 1st January 2027 onwards). For guidance relating to the 2021 Musical Theatre Syllabus (for exams taken before 31st December 2026), please see here: Musical Theatre Exams (Solo / Duo) - 2021 SYLLABUS
For the Knowledge section of Grade 8 Solo/Duo Musical Theatre examinations, the Learner(s) must discuss the impact on musical theatre of one of the following practitioners (chosen by the Learner):
- George Gershwin
- Rodgers & Hammerstein
- Stephen Sondheim
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Bob Fosse
- Sonia Friedman
- Harold Prince
- Jerome Robbins
- Schönberg & Boublil
There are a range of primary and secondary sources available in hard copy (books etc.) and digital formats (websites, videos, etc.).
Learners are encouraged to read widely and to keep their answers concise, detailed and relevant to the questions.