Theatre at Work (Q3259)
15 credits, Level 4
Spring teaching
On this module, you’ll explore careers and working life in the contemporary arts. You’ll examine how theatre work is organised, including the politics and working conditions faced by people onstage and behind the scenes.
Through performance case studies and sessions led by theatre professionals, you’ll explore current debates about theatre work. You’ll also gain insight into the challenges and opportunities facing people working in the creative industries.
You’ll take a responsive approach to new industry trends, and prepare for a career in the creative sectors.
Key skills you’ll gain include:
- developing analytical and practical skills for navigating the working conditions, structures, and politics of theatrical labour
- building connections with professionals in the field
- understanding how theatre labour operates within broader social, cultural, and political contexts.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: