This course aims to provide an introduction to major developments in post-war British theatre. The course will focus on plays by Osborne, Pinter, Brenton, Churchill, Stoppard, Orton and Shaffer. In order to contextualise the plays studied, the course will also consider such important theatrical institutions as the Royal Court theatre, the RSC's Other Place and the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain and will examine the contributions made by innovators such as Joan Littlewood and John McGrath.

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

Three and a half hours per week: one 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and one 1.5 hour workshop.

DRAM1005 Page to Stage I or DRAM1006 Introduction to the Western Theatrical Tradition or with permission of the coordinator.