Creative Producing

You should normally have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, (drama, theatre or performance studies, for example, but other areas such as economics, politics or business studies are also relevant); applications from students of other disciplines will be considered. All applicants will be expected to have had practical experience in theatre related areas and/or arts management. Applications for the accreditation of prior experience in lieu of academic entry qualification will also be considered where appropriate. An offer will normally only be made after interview/audition.

An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA or PGDip in this subject is also available.

If you are selected for an interview for a place on the Creative Producing, MA/MFA course, you can expect the following:

Applicants will usually be seen as part of a group for a three hour session. You will remain together for much of the time, and will have a chance to learn more about the course and ask questions. You will find the day quite relaxed, informal, and hopefully enjoyable.

During the morning, either in a workshop or in interview, we will want you to think about how you would approach staging one of Aesop\'s Fables. These Fables exist in a number of languages and translations, and you may wish to make use of any of these. As a guide, we refer you to Mercury and the Woodman, The Wolf and the Lamb, and The Fox and the Crow. You are free to use any adaptation of these texts and in relation to this task, we ask you to:

• bring images of a non-theatre space that you could imagine staging your take on the production;
• decide upon one UK venue and one international venue of your choice.

You will have an opportunity to make a short presentation, demonstrating your current skills and experience, and suitability for the course. For this part of the interview you should be prepare the following:

• a portfolio presentation of about three minutes concentrating mainly on one example of your previous work;
• influences on your practice, both artistic and entrepreneurial;
• you may also bring with you an edited portfolio of your previous work, for discussion, where you feel this is appropriate.

You should wear (or bring with you) comfortable clothing suitable for active work, and leave the day clear of other commitments.

The interview process will also give you an opportunity to find out more about the course and the School.