Drama

Introduction

Research is an increasingly important part of the work of the Drama Division. Many of the staff have a professional background in performance and focus their Research on practical explorations and on developing innovative ways of teaching and training. There is a growing postgraduate culture, embracing Taught and Research-based MAs and there are a number of PhD students attached to the Subject Area. There is a particular cluster of research around areas of Actor Training, Psycho-physicality, Ensemble, Creativity and Improvisation. Other areas of interest include, Performance Magic, Theatre and Learning Disability, New Writing Forms and Contemporary Political Theatre. The Department has two Visiting Research Fellows, Improviser Andrew Morrish and Mexican Director/Trainer, Nicolas Nunez.