This module builds on the techniques learned in “Theatre Practice”, and runs in conjunction with “Shakespeare in Society”. Constituting and working as part of an ensemble of creative artists, students explore and test the theory and practice of performing Shakespeare today, culminating in an assessed performance with an accent on creativity and innovation. The module provides students with the support to engage in a range of theatre-making practices, including writing, design, stage management, production, lighting, sound and performance. This module, in relation to the others, will offer a new collaborative model for the interaction between the academy and the theatre, one that seeks genuine and creative dialogue beyond the pre-existing expertise of either cultural institution. Like “Shakespearience”, it is interested in generating something genuinely new. The module would culminate in the performance of a re-imagined Shakespearean text or a piece of theatre that draws its inspiration from the work of William Shakespeare.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Use experiential knowledge of collaborative strategies for performance.
Critically appraise recent developments in ensemble approaches to theatre making.
Critically evaluate their own performance choices or production contributions as part of an ensemble.
Critically evaluate their approach to ‘adapting’ Shakespeare in accordance with a specific brief.
Show a sophisticated understanding of a range of different theatre practices including devising, creative writing, design, lighting and sound design and the way in which these contribute to the creation of a piece of theatre, with a particular focus on one or two of these areas.
