Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts

**Why study Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts at Kent?**<br/><br/>• **Discover your specialism:** from physical theatre to puppetry, stand-up comedy to community arts, we blend practical work with academic study, enabling you to develop your critical understanding alongside skills in performing and making.<br/><br/>• **Access fantastic facilities:** our Drama spaces include three large rehearsal studios, our scenic workshop space for set and props, a flexible black box theatre and a fully equipped professional theatre space seating 144.<br/><br/>• **Gain Industry Experience:** Kent has strong links with arts organisations and theatres locally and regionally to enhance your practice in public. Our professional links are also reflected in our teaching staff, guest lecturers and opportunities for work placements.<br/><br/>• **Explore special resources:** Our library houses over 150 archival collections of international interest, including historical theatre and performance material from pantomime, melodrama and variety, as well as the British Stand-Up Comedy Archive.<br/><br/>• **Get career ready:** Kent School of Arts has an excellent reputation and many links to professional practices. Our students can apply for the Graduate Theatre Company Scheme, which funds drama project work for 18 months after they finish their studies with us.