Develop and hone your writing skills, and explore the complex interplay between live performance and audience, with our BA Creative Writing and Theatre course.Creative writing and theatre complement each other perfectly. Exploring a breadth of dramatic work and analysing creative choices will support the development of your own creative writing. Optional practical work will enhance your ability to create compelling characters and narratives.We place a strong emphasis on small-group learning within a friendly and supportive environment. Workshops are central to our creative writing community, helping you to form relationships with your peers and feel more confident about your work.You will also have the opportunity to publish your own work – and gain experience in editing and publishing – by participating in our annual Creative Writing Anthology.On your theatre modules, you will analyse and discuss the plays that you love with the opportunity to learn practical skills for your future career.Through our partnerships and connections with the contemporary creative world, you will gain a rich and critically informed knowledge of the techniques that are shaping creative practice today.You’ll have the opportunity to participate in group-based practical work, which will help you develop your creativity, storytelling and practical skills.You may also choose to undertake a placement or year studying abroad. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/creative-writing-ug/ba-creative-writing-and-theatre.
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