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Lancaster's Theatre and English Literature program allows you to examine modern theater, drama, and performance while exploring works from Shakespeare to contemporary 21st century literature. The theater program operates within the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts, a dynamic creative hub with state-of-the-art facilities. Our English and Creative Writing Department provides diverse perspectives on literary studies.
In the English Literature component, you'll analyze texts across historical periods and styles while gaining critical insights into literature's societal role. The Theatre Studies curriculum offers comprehensive foundational training, introducing groundbreaking 20th and 21st century theatrical works through an engaging blend of theory and practice, guided by internationally renowned, award-winning theater professionals and academics.