MA Performance and Theatre Making in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent

Overview

Refine and cultivate your artistic identity through our MA Performance and Theatre Making program. Rooted in Kent's vibrant creative community, this course is designed for theatre and performing arts graduates, as well as practicing artists seeking to enhance or reconnect with their craft.

Whether you aspire to freelance, establish a theatre company, or apply creative skills across diverse fields, this intensive Master's program equips you through a comprehensive curriculum.

You'll engage in performance training while cultivating your unique dramaturgical approach across various forms, exploring techniques in devising, writing, adaptation, and directorial/choreographic choices. As a 'reflective practitioner,' you'll also examine the broader political, social, and intellectual contexts shaping the field globally.

Throughout the program, you'll develop increasingly sophisticated public-facing projects in your chosen specialization, while mastering inclusive audience engagement strategies that meet industry standards. Practical experience comes through placements or fieldwork, complemented by professional networking opportunities and essential career skills like marketing, branding, and funding proposal development. The program concludes with a supervised dissertation project, allowing for independent theoretical or practical research.