Physical Actor Training and Performance

Physical Actor Training and Performance

Physical Actor Training and Performance (PATAP) is a one year full-time (two year part-time) taught programme that explores physical training for actors and performance practice.

The programme, which is based on an intensive, sustained and sophisticated engagement with this specialist aspect of theatre practice, gives students the opportunity to work as individual practitioners and as an ensemble. The course explores

• physical and vocal training processes for actors
• acting processes for performers
• autonomous and collaborative practice
• interdisciplinary approaches

The course also equips students with the ability to document research practices in an appropriate form that is viewed as an integral part of the process and outcomes of this MA.

Students will have the opportunity to work with internationally respected physical theatre specialists Professor Paul Allain, Dr Frank Camilleri as well as participate in a professional workshop on actor training by a visiting practitioner working within the tradition of European laboratory theatre. Students will be involved in the practical performance-training research of Icarus Performance Project (www.icarusproject.info) as well as participate fully in the activities of the ‘European Theatre Research Network’.

The modules and schedule of this MA are:

• Physical and Vocal Training for Actors (autumn/spring)
• Solo Acting: Composition and Performance (autumn)
• Ensemble Devising and Performance (spring)
• Research Methodology (autumn)
• Dissertation/Practice (summer)

The Physical Actor Training and Performance programme is taught in Canterbury.