Drama and Contemporary Performance, BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Drama and Contemporary Performance programme fosters your growth as a theatre artist, performer, thinker, and professional within Manchester's vibrant theatre scene. Emphasising cutting-edge contemporary performance, it integrates artistic practice with academic inquiry, leveraging local, national, and international networks to cultivate informed, original theatre makers and skilled performers working individually or collaboratively.Supported by leading academics, artists, and professionals in a close-knit community, the course equips you for diverse careers as a theatre maker, performer, actor, director, writer, teacher, facilitator, producer, technician, or academic, alongside postgraduate study or broader creative fields. Key benefits include modern facilities with equipped studios and a 180-seat theatre; expert practitioner faculty; comprehensive technical support; integration into the Manchester School of Theatre community; access to venues like HOME, The Lowry, Contact Theatre, Royal Exchange Theatre, and Factory International; and strong industry networks for professional preparation.