Why Study Drama, Theatre and Performance?
Through practical exploration and critical analysis, the Theatre and Performance programme at Bangor will give you the opportunity to bring ideas and performances to life and explore the relevance of theatre and performance in today’s society. We are always looking to the future of Drama, Theatre and Performance. What impact can this subject area have on makers, audiences and communities today? What kind of maker will you become? And how can we continue to reinvent Performance into the future?
Some students enjoy studying this subject area on its own, while others find the benefit of pairing this subject area with other subjects offered within the University, such as Film, Media, Journalism, Music, Welsh or English Literature.
To support a well-developed series of skills during your time here at Bangor you can also partake in our optional modules in other subject areas, such as radio drama, short film production, and studio-based music production.
You will benefit from excellent facilities, including John Philips Hall, a large performance space for rehearsal and performance work, and our arts and innovation centre, Pontio, which includes a Studio Theatre for performance with technical support from industry professionals. Pontio also features the 450-seat Theatre Bryn Terfel which regularly attracts world-class theatre productions.
Work experience is a very important aspect of your studies here. There are several professional theatre and television companies in the local area, as well as arts venues and galleries for you to visit to gain additional work experience, Welsh and English language schools, community events and five excellent and very popular drama societies within the University’s Student Union who continuously stage productions.
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0:12 So far I've absolutely loved it it's been an amazing experience I'm quite blown away I'm
0:17 a little bit like speechless from it all because it's my first time ever being somewhere like this.
0:28 I found the looking around all the different sets are very interesting um just seeing how sort
0:35 of detailed they are and how specific you know down to the smallest thing it's like very lived
0:42 in they all feel like very real rooms until you walk out and then you're in the middle of a studio.
0:50 Yeah coming to something like this is very helpful to see how see the behind the scenes and how
0:57 things are made and just to see you know the very specific jobs that everybody has and how it all
1:03 comes together to make a very unique experience I'm in my final year at Bangor University and
1:09 this has kind of inspired me even more to work closer to my dream job being here today.
1:18 I want to be a writer I want to write scripts and stuff like that for TV shows
1:22 and movies it helps visualise some things that I could work towards definitely.
Watch - Studying Drama, Theatre and Performance
This programme has evolved with the ever-changing professional landscape. We ensure students feel equipped with current industry standards by making use of state-of-the-art theatre facilities in Pontio, Bangor's arts and innovation centre.
I quickly found a love for play writing, with Sarah Kane being my biggest inspirations. During my time at Bangor, I wrote three plays and a number of short theatrical pieces. I endeavour to create theatre which explores dark topics in a poetic and beautiful way.
Got any questions? Chat to students and staff
Do you have a question about life as a Bangor University student? Our ambassadors will be happy to help you find the answer.
They can tell you more about studying here, about the amazing Clubs and Societies we have, and how they made friends and settled in to life at university.
If you have any questions about the course, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more?
- What are the qualities of a successful Drama student at Bangor?
- How can I prepare myself to study Drama at Bangor?
- How will I know that Drama at Bangor is the right choice for me?
Our Research in Drama, Theatre and Performance
We are inter-disciplinary, collaborative, creative and critical. In the most recent national assessment of research quality (REF 2014), all of the School’s research impact was of either world-leading or internationally excellent in quality.
All of our teaching grows out of our research interests, so you will be taught by people at the forefront of their field who are passionate about the subject. Our staff have extensive professional experience and include a professional theatre director and a scriptwriter.
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