Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons)

**Why choose this course?**– Kingston has strong links with The Rose Theatre, the largest producing theatre in south-west London. You’ll learn and perform in the theatre and benefit from its resources and expertise.– Our academic staff are active industry professionals, writers, directors, performers and dramaturges. Guest speakers, such as voice coaches, theatre directors and actors, also contribute to the course.– Dedicated performance facilities include two theatres with professional lighting and sound equipment.**About this course**If you have a passion for the craft of theatre, this practical course could be for you. It covers skills and methods in theatre making and performance, keyapproaches to interpreting performance and theatre design. You’ll be taught through inspirational workshops, public performances and theatre-based lectures.On this course, you’ll explore important phases in theatre history as well as contemporary plays and the work of directors and playwrights, such as Katie Mitchell, Sarah Kane, Stanislavski, Ibsen and Brecht. The course culminates in a major Production Project module. This degree can be tailored to your own interests.You’ll be able to choose your modules from a wide selection, including cabaret, stand-up comedy, directing, Shakespeare, scriptwriting and theatre in the digital age.