Aims
- To develop an understanding of theatre practice in India, Japan, and China;
- To develop methodology and vocabulary relating to relevant theories and practices of Asian theatre;
- To gain direct experience of one aspect of Asian theatre through a workshop with an Asian performer.

Learning Outcomes:

Typically, upon completion of this module a student will be able:

- To demonstrate a clear understanding of theatre practice in India, Japan and China.
- To apply methodology and vocabulary relevant to issues of discussion regarding Indian, Japanese and Chinese theatre.
- To relate their direct experience of Asian performance to the theories discussed.

Content:

Three two-hour sessions each on Indian, Chinese and Japanese drama and theatre: historical surveys, theatre aesthetics, focus on one text each