Handbook

Subject Area: Theatre and Performance Studies

Artists always respond to the issues of their time. And theatre makers are often the first to respond when an issue emerges. In this course, you will explore how artists have created works that engage audiences in current events and contemporary debates. With each issue, you will explore its social origins and key thinkers, and the methods that theatre-makers have used to respond. With the skills you develop, you will be able to analyse how theatre-makers intervene in our culture and devise performances that engage audiences in issues that concern you today. The aim is to learn how the world works within theatre and how theatre works in the world. This is a core Level 2 course in the Theatre and Performance Studies stream.