The Course
Do you want to inspire groups? Do you want to create new performances? Do you want to challenge through innovative uses of performance?
Community Drama involves making performance work with a wide range of diverse groups. It can take place in unusual places and spaces. It can also use drama to deal with important social issues.
We have developed a unique and dynamic approach to teaching Community Drama and developing projects to help you succeed in this thriving employment sector.
Placements are vital to the course - we have links with over 50 organisations including youth clubs, health agencies, penal institutions, schools and colleges, mental health organisations, disability groups, and social exclusion projects.
Average places available: Up to 20 each year
Career prospects
Community drama is a vibrant cultural sector offering many employment opportunities. We have graduates in the fields of arts and regeneration, arts outreach and Theatre in Education. Some are working as arts development officers. Many work on a freelance basis.