Theatre in London Now: Student Led Project: level 6, 30 credits

• Credit value: 30 credits at Level 6
• Convenor: Dr Molly Flynn
• Assessment: a short 1000-word exercise (20%), 3000-word critical archive (50%) and 15-minute individual viva voce (30%)

Theatre in London Now: Student Led Project is the third in our series of modules that extend your expertise and analysis of live and recorded performances drawn from the most exciting, innovative and engaging theatre taking place in London now.

Working with the module convenor, you will build upon skills and knowledge gained throughout the degree by assembling a portfolio of material showcasing your individual research interests through an analysis of performance projects and the contemporary London theatre repertoire. You will be required to choose five performances during the autumn and spring terms, based on your professional and intellectual interests.

During this module we will answer a series of questions such as:

• How are theatre practices and theatre institutions affected by their social and historical context?
• What is the effect of exploring theatre and performance practices through a particular critical lens?
• In what ways might we see theatre and performance as multi- and interdisciplinary practices?

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• plan and execute a programme of research and writing appropriate to final-year undergraduate level
• critically relate materials encountered throughout the degree to select examples of contemporary theatre practice
• identify and critique a range of aspects of the theatre event
• demonstrate skills of research, critical reflection and writing.