Applied Theatre (MA)

MA Applied Theatre is an exciting taught postgraduate degree that offers the opportunity to explore key concepts and methodologies in applied theatre and performance. Applied Theatre is an umbrella term, embracing participatory performance and workshop activity that often have social, political or developmental objectives. Theatre can transform lives, which is why this programme offers you the opportunity to combine a passion for theatre with a belief in social justice.

This exciting practice-based programme gives you the opportunity to develop advanced skills and knowledge in the use of theatre in participatory, community and social contexts. Through workshops, studio practice and community-based projects, you will develop compositional, reflective and research strategies to progress your portfolio of practice as both thinking and 'doing' practitioners.
The freedom to place your own practice is at the centre of this Applied Theatre programme. Whilst our specialist modules provide you with the opportunity to develop new skills and techniques in different locations and contexts, the central focus will be on your individual practice.

Program Available At (Campus) - York campus