The course consists of a study of the major developments in theatre and theatrical writing in Europe since the middle of the 19th century through the analysis of representative plays by Ibsen, Chekhov, Strindberg, Jarry, Pirandello, Brecht, Lorca, Beckett, and Ionesco in the context of contemporary performance and production techniques.

On satisfying the requirements for this course, students should be able to

1. Articulate orally and in writing an understanding of key concepts and theatre practices in European theatre since the turn of the twentieth century

2. Identify and critically analyse these key concepts and practices

3. Carry out research to select and combine materials concerning the European theatrical landscape

4. Make appropriate performance methodology choices for performance of selected texts

5. Apply theoretical and factual data in performance

1,500-2,000 word essay (25%), examination (25%) and workshop contribution and performance (50%).

For 11 Weeks:

Four hours per week: one 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and one 2 hour workshop.

Weeks 12 and 13 will be reserved for rehearsal and performance.

2 hours reading time per week.

12 hours rehearsal time outside of teaching time over the course of the semester.

1 performance during class-time in week 13

Any two courses in the Faculty of Arts