Visiting London theatre today

An opportunity to see a play every other week, mostly off West End and fringe theatre. An integral part of the course is exploring the playwright's work beforehand and analysing and discussing the production afterwards. N.B. Fee includes contribution towards theatre tickets. The first session is at City Lit. If you miss this session please contact Humanities on 020 7492 2652.

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Key course information

Dates
20/09/11 - 06/12/11

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
6 weeks

Time
19:40 - 21:40

Fees
Full fee: £225
Senior fee: £225
Concession: £143

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLT20

Availability
This course has finished

This course has finished

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humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

Appreciating and enjoying a variety of plays, theatres and directorial styles.

What topics will we cover?

You will go to the theatre every other week. There will be five theatre visits in the term.
The plays and players chosen will, in turn, be introduced, and then seen, discussed and analysed. We will discuss the writer, director, the actors, the scripts and any other material contributors.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- discuss a play with confidence
- discover new playwrights and spaces
- show appreciation of the page to stage process.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You will need an enthusiasm for reading and discussing a range of texts in large and small groups. You will be willing and able to do some reading and preparation outside the class. You will be interested in listening to, and learning from, the responses of other students to the work discussed. You will have a commitment to developing your analytical skills.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

A combination of pair work, group work, question and answer, discussion, reading and considering presented material.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You may be asked to contribute additional money towards the cost of the tickets as it is not possible to assess the costs so far in advance of the course.
You may like to purchase your own copy of the plays read and collect material about the playwrights and copies of reviews as well as theatre programmes.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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