Course summary

The application deadline for this course is 31 MARCH 2024. MFA Directing Classical and Contemporary Text is a vocational postgraduate programme of study for emerging artists. The programme aims to enable directors to acquire practical skills, knowledge and understanding in relation to contemporary/new writing and classical text and the creation of original work. There will be numerous opportunities to learn and experiment, in projects, rehearsals and performances; creative collaboration lies at the heart of all the work. As part of your studies, you will complete a one-month residency at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, developing your knowledge and skills in classical text in this unique, iconic environment. You will spend time working on both classical and contemporary texts. These plays are performed to a public and professional audience. MFA students will complete the full MA Directing Classical and Contemporary Text programme with an additional four-month module in which they will create a substantial piece of original work with mentoring and support. This project should serve as a ‘creative calling card’, providing another vehicle into the industry for those students who see themselves as theatre makers in addition to actors. Through this programme you will benefit from professional connections allowing you to develop invaluable industry contacts. When you graduate, you will have gained practical, high-level experience of working in the profession, as well as all-important contacts and the skills to underpin your future career. The programme also encourages you to generate your own performance ideas, so that you are able to emerge into the professional world with a greater sense of yourself as a creative, self-reliant artist. Important Audition Information If you choose online as your audition location - a video submission needs to be uploaded via our Acceptd account, you will be called for an online interview at a later date. If you choose RCS, London or New York as your audition location - all elements of the audition (including the interview) will be completed in person and no Acceptd submission is required. Please note, New York auditions will only be available in January 2024, if you submit an application after this time period you will need to choose either RCS, London or online audition options.