MA Contemporary Pantomime Practice in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

Created in collaboration with Wilkes Academy and backed by the UK's top pantomime producers, this MA program focuses intensely on practical training, offering professional industry preparation and career connections through hands-on placements.
The MA in Contemporary Pantomime Practice enables you to customize your learning journey, honing expertise in specific aspects of pantomime you wish to master during your practical training. Additionally, you'll collaborate with seasoned industry professionals and pantomime specialists in workshops and rehearsals to examine these elements. These might cover traditional character archetypes, interactive audience techniques, physical comedy and timely humor, musical composition and sound design, movement and dance sequences, magical effects and illusions, as well as set and costume design.
Industry-experienced professionals will guide your learning, utilizing our institution's exceptional studio spaces and workshop facilities that have earned prestigious recognition.
Career Prospects
Graduating with this specialized MA opens doors to diverse opportunities across theater and creative fields. It allows working professionals to expand their current abilities while also serving as a pathway to advanced academic research.