BA Theatre Studies and English and Theatre Studies and...

Year 1:
Two preliminary theatre studies modules:
Theatre Languages: examines the various languages, histories and contexts that make up theatre performance. These include: the actor; space and décor; the text; and design. The course focuses on the history of theatre from Ancient Greece to the nineteenth century, combining historical and practical work with theatre visits and close performance analysis.

Portfolio on London theatre histories.

You will also take one preliminary English module or two preliminary humanities modules.

Year 2:
Core module:
Theories of Theatricality and Performance: you will examine the conceptual underpinnings of theatre practice and look at how the concept of theatricality and performance has been used in disciplines such as philosophy, sociology, anthropology and identity politics. The course focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century theatre, combining historical and practical work with theatre visits and close performance analysis.

Years 2-4:
Three level 2 option modules chosen from a range which may include:
The West End
The Ethics of Directing
Censorship and Anti-theatricality
Cross-dressing in Performance
Political Theatre
Empire and Theatre
Musical Theatre
Histories and Theories of the Audience
Technological Performance
Community and Youth Theatre.
Portfolios on: London theatre spaces (Year 2); London theatre performances (Year 3); contemporary theatre in London (Year 4).

In addition, you will take four level 2 English modules or three level 2 humanities modules.

Year 4:
A research project on an area of your choice in either theatre studies, English or humanities. The theatre studies research project will focus on theatre in London.

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