This module explores the process of taking the text from page to performance. Through a programme of practical, workshop and seminar explorations, the module will consider artistic choices and how they generate meaning, and how they reflect and respond to wider political, social, cultural and artistic contexts. This year we will be focusing on Hamlet and Hamlet-adjacent media to explore ways of working between written text into performance. Class time will be devoted to play analyses and seminar-style discussions. In general, each class is divided into three components:
1. Lectures and play readings
2. Group discussions and activities on videos and/or critical texts that may or may not be directly linked to Hamlet.
3. Practical performance work
FTTP starts in week 1 of the spring term and goes until week 6 of the summer term. We would advise that you familiarise yourself with Hamlet before the module begins; you will find a link to our chosen version in week 1 of the reading list. You are also required to read/watch the relevant weekly material before attending class on Thursday.