British Theatre in London

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In this course, we will do an in-depth study of British Theatre, from the English Renaissance to contemporary productions currently onstage in London. In the first half of this course we will study 10 plays important to the development of British Theatre, as well as discuss the evolution and history of theatre performance in England. The second half of the course will be spent in London, England, visiting sites of historical importance to the development of British Theatre (such as the Globe and the Tower of London) as well as attending performances at the National Theatre, the Royal Court, the Sam Wanamaker, and theatres in the West End. The main objective of the course is to understand and experience the development of British Theatre, its influences, and its importance in the context of the development of dramatic literature. Components: Discussion, Class GE: HA Humanities & Arts, HA-A Arts Typically Offered: Winter