Shakespeare in Performance

Explore Shakespearean theatre through a range of perspectives, creative practices and performances in the UK’s vibrant performing arts scene.

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Who it's for

We welcome international undergraduate students from any academic background who have an interest in theatre, performance, and Shakespeare.  

Our approach combines practical workshops and seminars, archival work and a range of visits and events to enable you to experience the theatrical life of Bristol and beyond. 

What you'll learn

This summer school offersthe opportunity to encounter Shakespearean theatre through a range of performances, creative practices, and perspectives.  

  • You’ll experience a range of practical workshops and thought-provoking lectures and seminars with leading theatre practitioners and academics within the oldest university drama department in the UK. 
  • You’ll attend theatre performances both in Bristol and further afield, visiting leading national companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company.  
  • You’ll be given access to the University’s important Bristol Theatre Collection and its wide-ranging archive of material relating to Shakespeare in performance.  

Starting with Early Modern theatre practice, you’ll explore developments in Shakespearean acting from the 1600s to the contemporary theatre, Shakespearean adaptations for stage and screen, and directing Shakespeare.  

In doing so, you’ll develop your understanding and critical perspective towards Shakespearean performance and examine how and why these works continue to be staged in the fast-changing world of today. 

Key information

Programme dates: 2025 dates to be confirmed

Programme fee: to be confirmed    See what's included

Discounts: we offer a 10% discount for early-bird applicants who apply by early March 2025 (date to be confirmed) and to students from International Partner Universities and Study Abroad student mobility partners.

Students who apply through an agent will not be eligible for a fee discount.

Credits: upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive 10 academic credits, suggested as equivalent to 5 ECTS or 3 US semester credits.

Early bird applications end: early March 2025 - date to be confirmed

Closing date for all applications: To be confirmed. Places are limited and offers for programmes are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entry requirements

Age: 18 or over

Study level: international undergraduates currently studying any major

Academic: GPA equivalent to 60–63% on the UK scale, C on the ECTS scale, or 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale

English language: you meet our requirements if:

  • you are a native speaker; or
  • your degree is taught in English; or
  • you meet our Profile B English language requirements. Visit the page and select the 'English Language Proficiency Tests' tab for more information.

We are unable to accept CET-4 or CET-6 scores for this programme.

Why choose a Bristol Summer?

Study at a top-10 UK university and explore one of the UK’s most exciting cities. Programme fee includes accommodation and social programme.

Contact us

You can email or phone us if you have any questions about the course or your eligibility.

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