Handbook

Pioneered by the ancient Greeks and reborn in the twentieth century, theatre that represents 'true stories' is one of the most enduring modes of performance. Throughout this course you will explore the histories, theoretical debates, and practices associated with diverse theatres of the real across a variety of periods and places. This exploration will be staged through topics that may include: theatre made in response to real events - for example war and criminal trials; theatre that represents real voices such as verbatim plays; and theatre made with real people including community theatre and reality television. This course offers you the opportunity to study the production and reception of these theatres, as well as the chance to meet the artistic and ethical challenge of representing the real by making a short work of your own.