Classical Theatre MA: Who teaches this course

• Staff teaching on this course

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences teaches this course. Students benefit from a lively study environment, thanks to the wide range of postgraduate courses on offer.

Programmes cover everything from English literature and music to human rights and politics.

The Faculty provides a vibrant and forward-thinking environment for study with:

• courses designed in collaboration with industry professionals – keeping you up to date with the latest developments;
• established connections with the London arts and media scene – with a range of guest speakers, professors and lecturers visiting the University; and
• committed and enthusiastic staff – many of whom are expert practitioners as well as leading academics and researchers.

The Faculty's combination of academics and practitioners makes it a unique environment in which to further your studies and your career.

Where is the Faculty based? Most students are based at the University's Penrhyn Road campus, with our music and education courses taught at the Kingston Hill campus.

Professor Colin Chambers

Professor Chambers has worked as a journalist and theatre critic for many years and was literary manager of the RSC for more than a decade. He has published widely on contemporary theatre and is currently completing The Routledge Companion to Black and Asian Theatre.

Frank Whately

Frank has written and directed a variety of productions, many for the National Youth Music Theatre. These have been performed in many leading theatres, in the West End and on Broadway. He has won several awards and his work has been broadcast on radio and television. Frank is a director of Kingston Theatre Trust.

Adam Ainsworth

Adam Ainsworth is a founder member of both The Institute of Materials and Sittingbones, and has devised a number of projects that have been performed in theatres across London. Adam has also worked as a director and dramaturg for The Irene Taylor Trust. His interests include devised theatre; community drama; aspects of clowning and physical comedy; and the Victorian Music Hall.