This programme concentrates on the process of writing for live performance, together with an ongoing evaluation of the work in process; it supports the development of the dramatic text alongside an intellectual understanding of the context of writing for theatre in diverse forms and contexts; students choose to take a strand in either playwriting or dramaturgy but all students examine dramaturgical issues: learning about the theatrical frameworks and different stages of theatrical production which shape and contribute to the staged event; there are regular meetings with practising playwrights; directors and literary managers; and for those on the playwriting strand: final project is given workshopped public performances.
The University is based on a single-site campus within London’s vibrant New Cross, just minutes from the heart of this great global city, home to major cultural landmarks including the National Theatre and Tate Modern. New Cross is a vibrant area in South East London that's situated just 10 minutes by train from London Bridge. Described by The New York Times as a hub of creative talent, the area has a thriving music and arts scene, fantastic restaurants, buzzing cafes, and a genuinely diverse and eclectic population.
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