Students build from personal experiences which are developed into the foundation for a drama that offers wider comment. Physical Theatre A Gaulier or LeCoq practitioner guides students towards exploring different ways a theatre space can be used, integrating the rhythms of performance and the role of the clown. An enormous amount has been written about Brecht's theories. This part of the course asks whether the theories still apply, what might be their possible practical application, and who might be Brecht's successors. The course involves the close scrutiny of text and is influenced by the work of Stanislavski.
Students examine text in great detail through Stanislavskian theory and practical workshops.
The Practical Course Workshops Workshops are led by practitioners from the Royal Shakespeare Company and other eminent companies. Each practitioner is given a free hand in selecting text and approaches which are pertinent to his or her current artistic work and predilections. This part of the degree scheme explores the trends currently prevalent in British Theatre. Students attend a number of plays throughout the year at a variety of venues with the focus on new work or new interpretations of classic work. The seminar series explores issues raised by watching such a diversity of work.