This course allows you to study theatre and to develop performance projects in a way that complements the core of modules in English Literature. The course examines all aspects of practical theatre and you will be expected to develop expertise in at least one of the following areas: performing, directing, designing, lighting, and stage management. The Theatre modules are highly practical and in most you will be working on practical presentations. Typically, 60% of the module mark is for the individual contribution to a performance, 20% for an analytical essay on the creative process, and 20% for reviews of professional theatre. The emphasis is on Theatre as a collaborative and community activity as much as on the performance of plays. Devising for specific sites and audiences is a crucial element. Classic texts, when studied in Theatre and Performance, are analysed primarily from a modern perspective. This complements the text-based and historical emphases of the English literature modules.