MA Classical Acting For The Professional Theatre

This intensive MA is delivered through a programme of classwork, scene study and workshop performances, allowing graduates to re-enter the industry after only a 12-month break, equipped with enhanced knowledge and a more complete skill set. The course builds on the student s prior experience and encourages growth through British conservatoire training, prioritising ensemble work. Students work on plays from the Shakespearean, Jacobean, Spanish Golden Age, French classical and Restoration periods. By discovering how classical theatre translates across centuries, cultures and languages, students build an awareness of the historical, political and social context from which these works emerged and their impact on modern theatre.