As a student in Theatre Studies, students will explore the history, theory, and practice of both theatre and performance from within several analytical and cultural traditions, including non-Western traditions.

Small lectures and seminars will introduce them to a host of topical social and cultural issues in theatre and performance, including: gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, Aboriginal identity and experience, and the place of the Arts in our contemporary economic landscape. In a popular hands-on class co-taught with English and Writing Studies students can take up a major role in a full-scale public production of a noted classical play text, which students and their peers will build from start to finish. In classes on Dramaturgy and Adaptation, students will learn about the challenges that face playwrights when they create for the stage.

Throughout the course of study, students can take advantage of trips to see and discuss live theatre and performance – both locally in London, at the Stratford Festival, as well as in Toronto and Detroit. During summer term, students may opt for intensive voice and text courses taught on site at the Stratford Festival and co-produced with leading Ontario drama schools. In summer and during regular term time they can also choose to flex their new skills in work placements with partner arts organizations in London, Toronto and Stratford.

NOTE: Please note the English scores listed are minimum requirements. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission. Students with low English scores may be admitted to the English BOOST Program, a 9 week training program for conditional admission to their chosen program.