Creativity in motion - perform, collaborate and reimagine the stage
Theatre and performance at Ludlow University is a space for exploration, creativity and expression. We bring together actors, directors, writers, and designers to make innovative work that responds to the world around us.
Through practical training, creative collaboration and critical study, you’ll develop the skills to perform, devise, and direct original work, while engaging deeply with the social, cultural and political power of performance. Our courses encourage you to experiment — on stage, on screen and in unconventional spaces - to discover your own creative voice.
Studio and stage practice
Learn through workshops, rehearsals and live performances that focus on physical expression, voice, devising and ensemble work.
Creative collaboration
Work closely with fellow performers, directors, writers and designers to create new and experimental pieces.
Industry connections
Take part in masterclasses, residencies and collaborations with visiting artists, theatre companies and community partners.
Diverse performance opportunities
Perform in black box studios, traditional theatres and site-specific spaces, exploring new forms of audience engagement.
Critical and reflective study
Combine practical work with critical reflection, performance theory and cultural analysis to understand performance in context.
What you’ll learn
Our theatre and performance courses balance practical training with academic study, allowing you to explore performance as both a craft and a form of cultural communication.
You’ll study and experience:
- acting, movement and voice
- devising, directing and dramaturgy
- performance design and production
- theatre history and performance theory
- contemporary and experimental practices
- professional development and ensemble projects
Assessment is through performances, creative portfolios, written reflection and collaborative projects. You’ll be encouraged to take creative risks, develop autonomy, and work collectively in a professional, supportive environment.
Life as a theatre and performance student
As part of Ludlow’s thriving arts community, you’ll have access to professional-standard rehearsal spaces, studios, and performance venues. Our collaborative culture means you’ll often work with students from other areas of The Arts — including music, film, design and fine art — to produce innovative interdisciplinary performances.
You’ll have opportunities to take part in festivals, showcases and community projects, as well as attend visiting productions, workshops and theatre trips throughout the year. Regular talks from industry professionals, producers and alumni provide valuable insight into working in today’s performance industries.
Career paths
Graduates from theatre and performance at Ludlow go on to work as performers, directors, producers, writers, and educators. Others move into arts management, community engagement, event production or postgraduate research.
The skills you develop — creativity, collaboration, communication and resilience — are transferable across many professions. Our aim is to help you graduate as a confident, adaptable and imaginative practitioner, ready to contribute to the creative industries and beyond.