Students experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. The theatre course encourages students to appreciate that through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre— as participants and audience members—they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world.

Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture and promotes international-mindedness.

No previous experience is needed. 

There is no final examination.

Internationalism will be at the heart of the programme with you exploring and engaging with theatre forms from across world cultures as well as understanding how these relate to the western canon of theatre arts. We are geographically placed to draw upon a multiplicity of Asian theatre forms and ‘living resources’ and you are expected to do so.  This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in theatre, a hunger to explore culture creativity and the willingness to experiment with individual and group work.   

Creative degrees. Foundation courses, acting, directing, broadcasting, drama therapy, stage management, theatre production, presenting TV + radio, writing, stunt work, teaching, set design, arts administration, radio production, community arts work, casting agency work, HR and PR work, public speaking.