This course covers all aspects of theatre from critical audience member to performer, designer, playwright and director. We explore contemporary and classical texts and the work of a variety of theatre practitioners and companies. We take a brave and bold approach to devising and are inspired by stories and the world around us. Be courageous, creative, play and have fun!
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Find images of each of the following types of theatre space (staging styles) label them with their name, location, and the source that you got the image from.
Then for each type of audience configuration or stage – list the benefits or difficulties of that set up. Consider views, angles, set and lighting impact as well as emotional response and relationship between the actors and the audience.
View the following clips and write a paragraph describing the style of the theatre, the different production elements (such as music, lighting, staging, costume) and techniques you see being used by the performers.
Frantic Assembly
Katie Mitchell
Steven Berkoff
Watch this short video clip and write down some of the features of this performance (for example ensemble), then write a short paragraph outlining your reaction to this footage. What did you enjoy? What did it make you think of?
*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using
