Embark on a PhD in Performance Practice at the University of Exeter, a programme designed for artists and scholars who wish to extend and critically reflect upon their creative performance work. This doctoral research offers a unique opportunity to delve into areas such as playwriting, acting, directing, physical theatre, dance theatre, or music performance, driven by your individual expertise. You will engage with interdisciplinary and intercultural processes, exploring diverse performance spaces and architectures. This is an ideal pathway for those seeking to interrogate research objectives through substantial creative projects within a supportive academic environment.
This full-time, on-campus PhD is typically completed over four years, with the core of your study involving a series of creative projects. Each project will be accompanied by an analytical commentary, allowing you to articulate the theoretical underpinnings and outcomes of your practice. You will work alongside leading academics within research centres focused on contemporary performance, performance histories, and the intersection of performance with sciences and community. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a significant body of creative and critical work, prepared for careers in academia, the arts, or related fields.