Applied Theatre and Intervention
This course allows you to investigate current issues, debates and theories around applied theatre in the diverse contexts of education, health and mental health, community work, and the criminal justice system. You’ll gain a critical understanding of issues relating to applied theatre, such as ethics, boundaries, and evaluation, alongside structures of good practice. You’ll also develop your own creative practice, honing your facilitation skills with expert guidance from established practitioners.
Modules
- Independent Research Project (MA)
- Engaging the Modern City: The Civic Researcher
- Individual Project
- Creative Work
- Performance and Collaborative Enterprise
- Arts Management and Cultural Leadership
- Audience Engagement and Impact
Applied theatre involves the use of theatre and drama in a wide variety of nontraditional contexts and venues, such as in teaching, the justice system, health care, the political arena, community development, museums, and social service agencies.