Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Drama covers the history, theory and practice of Theatre throughout the ages. The course is divided into three distinct categories: original drama, scripted performance and theoretical drama. The course aims for a practical focus whilst still maintaining the academic rigour of the humanities in terms of research, associated reading, structured coursework and written examination. The students will develop their unique work which will be performed publicly – this is based upon a historical text and applies the teachings and theories of a theatre practitioner. They will also take part in a scripted performance which is externally examined and they will take a written exam based on close textual reading and their own theatrical experiences. We regularly visit professional theatre groups, hold workshops and performances and try to give as wide an exposure to the world of theatre as possible.