AL 34109 - New British Theatre On and Off Shaftsbury Avenue

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Arts and Letters (Non-dept.)

Description:

Broadly speaking the course Introduction to, together with the weekly class format for British Theatre: The London Scene is relevant to this course too. However, students are advised that the plays selected for AL 34109 will be new plays often by young playwrights. They are performed in small spaces few of which were ever intended to be professional theatres and they are produced on shoestring budgets. They can be political, socially angry, dangerously funny, and right out on a limb in terms of dramatic form and styles. This is the theatre that Londoners cherish but tourists only rarely discover. Theatre at the cutting edge. Since these plays often deal with contemporary English events and issues, some of the class discussion will focus on a consideration of the cultural and political contexts of each play. These plays may well be controversial in nature and in subject matter, and students who are sensitive and easily offended should not apply for this course. Students are also advised to think very carefully before signing up for both theatre courses because of the high level of time commitment involved. The weighting of marks towards the final grade will be based on Class Presentation 15%, Theatre Journal 20%, Class Contribution 25%, and Final Paper 40%. REQUIRED READING All students must read Peter Brook's The Empty Space during their time in London. Classes will include a discussion of Brook's ideas and ideals. Copies of Brook's text will be available through the London Summer office.

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1.00

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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