MA/MFA Production (Design/Management)

You should have evidence of extensive practical experience in your specialism in a realised stage environment, either through a degree in a related subject or through previous work opportunities, or both. You should have strong, established skills in your specialist area and be ready to explore these skills further, both independently and as part of an ensemble alongside other emerging creative collaborators. You should be passionate about stage production and the possibilities of collaborative, inclusive and sustainable theatre practise.

Evidence of extensive practical experience in your specialism in a realised stage environment, either through a degree in a related subject or through previous work opportunities, or both.

Strong, established skills in your chosen specialism and be ready to explore these skills further, both independently and as part of an ensemble alongside other emerging creative collaborators.

You should be creative, curious and passionate about stage production in the context of collaborative, inclusive and sustainable theatre practise.

All on time applicants will be interviewed. The interview will take place in person, where possible, and will focus on your practical experience, evidenced through a portfolio of work including a 1000-word reflective statement outlining your academic and professional achievements and goals. Where necessary an online interview can be arranged, in which case, all portfolio materials should be digitised and submitted in advance.

Theatre production requires much more than just being skilled in your own discipline. There is a complex web of social, political and ethical considerations that must be embraced to ensure you are in the best position to collaborate in your chosen role. Our MA/MFA Production (Design/Management) programme is for those seeking to further enhance their skills as stage or production managers, or as lighting, sound, or set and costume designers through an exploration of individual and collaborative practice.

Collaboration is at the centre of our philosophy. Having entered the programme with the core specialist skills required to fulfil the role of a designer or a manager, you will be introduced to other priorities which will inform and enhance your production practice within the context of the ensemble as part of a cohort of emerging artists.

To enhance your contribution to the ensemble, you will also follow an individually negotiated programme of skills development, creating your own pathway through the degree and empowering you to take full advantage of opportunities for personal development, research, ensemble activities, work placements, and live production roles along the way.

You will have agency over your work and will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning. With support from the staff team, you will write personal learning goals to help determine your trajectory and empowering you to flourish as both a learner and a creative practitioner.