Theatre

Theatre at Surrey

Theatre is amazing.  When it works, theatre stops the world as we know it, it forces us see things another way, to make things begin again.  In contemporary site-specific performance, on a West End stage or in analysing everyday spaces and practices, theatre changes everything.

At Surrey, we’re fascinated by theatre.  We practice it, research it, teach and discuss its many and changing forms. In these pages, we try and tell you a little about this work: our research, our teaching, our fabulous staff and students.  And about making performances that matter, performances that amaze.

We’re proud of what we do together, perhaps it’s the working together that’s the most important: theatre is fundamentally a process of collaboration. If you’d like to work with us to make theatre amazing, we’d love to hear from you.

Choosing a Theatre programme at Surrey

If you’re looking to study theatre at Surrey, think about what matters to you, now and in the long term.  What do you want to explore, to achieve, to consider and create?  Our Theatre Studies programmes combine theory and practice to develop assured, informed analysts and practitioners. 

 If you have decided on a professional career in theatre, the Guildford School of Acting programmes provide rigorous and professional training for the performing arts that is fully accredited by DramaUK (formerly the NCDT).  Taught by leading academic practitioners and dynamic industry professionals, you will be fully engaged in classes, workshops and rehearsals that will prepare you for entry into your chosen profession.