Theatre Directing - Text and Production (Part time) University of East Anglia

Overview

Whether you want to pursue a career as a theatre-maker, writer or director or continue in academic research, this Theatre Directing - Text and Production (Part time) programme offered by University of East Anglia is for you. 

Your tutors include acclaimed contemporary playwrights, working directors and acting specialists. You’ll learn lighting, sound and stage management fundamentals with our studio technical staff. You’ll be supported by one-to-one mentorship with the course director. 

You’ll benefit from visiting professionals and theatre practitioners throughout the year, creating an unparalleled balance of philosophical, technical and practical learning. You’ll also have opportunities for work-shadowing with regional and national companies and venues, which helps you gain a knowledge of production, management and funding processes. 

Your final dissertation could be a full production, a written research or creative project, or a combination of them, all supported by academic and technical staff.  

Careers

Example of careers that you could enter include: 

• Theatre director 

• Film director 

• Scriptwriter 

• Dramaturgy 

• Arts administrator 

• Teacher 

Follow in the footsteps of past graduates and go into the theatre or film industries as a director or writer – or you could start your own theatre company. Through our collaboration with the MA scriptwriters, you’ll have a ready-made network of relationships and professional contacts in East Anglia and London. 

UEA Drama’s Alumnus Ensemble LAB meets regularly to read new work, engage in continued training and develop its own projects, in collaboration with local partners. UEA Drama has a close relationship with HighTide Theatre, Norwich Theatre, The Garage, Sewell Barn Theatre, Maddermarket Theatre and Norwich Puppet Theatre, with work from both BA and MA students frequently appearing in these various venues.