This six-week course will focus on different ways of analysing theatre, and empowering participants to talk about their experience as an audience member. The course will enable you to think like a professional theatre maker, analyse like a reviewer, and gain the tools to be an expert of your own opinion.

This course will take participants behind the scenes to explore a theatre-maker’s toolkit. From design to direction, and acting to sound, we’ll unveil the ingredients used in creating a production.

KEY INFORMATION:

• Course dates and times: Wednesday evenings, 23 Sep - 28 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm
• Age: 18+
• Fees: £295
• Deadline: Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

For anyone aged 18 and over interested in theatre; theatre goers and play lovers and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the craft involved behind making a performance. Whether you're a regular audience member, a budding critic, or simply passionate about the stage, this course will give you the tools to see theatre through a new lens.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The course will involve lectures, watching clips of theatre, learning theory, and guided discussions.

You will explore different job roles within the theatre and will look at how each of these approach putting on a production. These include:

• Director (this will include looking at techniques from theatre practitioner Stanislavski)
• Dramaturge
• Sound Designer
• Reviewer

You will gain new skills in analysing and discussing what you see on stage, and a deeper knowledge of stagecraft.

For more information and to sign up, click the opportunity info link below!