Creative Writing and Theatre BA (Hons)

Develop and hone your writing skills, and explore the complex interplay between live performance and audience, with our BA Creative Writing and Theatre course.<br/><br/>Taught jointly by the Department of English Literature and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television, on this course you will:<br/><br/><br/> - explore your creative writing in small peer groups<br/> - examine theatre in its various contexts: as popular entertainment, theoretical discipline and art form<br/> - have the opportunity to develop your practical theatre skills.<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/creative-writing-ug/ba-creative-writing-and-theatre

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