Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy Utrecht University

Overview

Fully taught in English, this  Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy programme at Utrecht University  takes an academic approach to contemporary performance. We closely collaborate with the field of theatre and dance in the Netherlands and Europe. You will get acquainted with state-of-the-art theory yet we are also oriented towards the practice of theatre and dance. This is exemplified by the focus on dramaturgy, an internship in the second semester and the many opportunities to meet with practitioners.  

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy have gone on to work as:

• theatre or dance dramaturge

• theatre or dance critic

• dramaturgy instructor

• researcher

• public officials for cultural affairs

• employees at training centres for the arts

• director of cultural programmes on radio, television or internet platforms

• curators, organisers and programmers of theatre or dance festivals

• public relations or education employee with theatre or dance companies or performing arts houses

Many of the international students use their knowledge and skills to become a dramaturge, writer, artistic advisor, or organizer of performance events in their homeland, or to start up platforms for the exchange of artistic knowledge. 

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.