Welcome

Theatre at Lancaster is at the forefront of exploring the practice and theory of contemporary performance in all of its forms and contexts. We offer an exceptional learning environment, informed by research-led teaching from internationally renowned scholars and practitioners.

We focus on contemporary and emerging drama, theatre, and performance. Our approach integrates practice with the theory and history of theatre and culture, led by leading academics and practitioners in the field. Our wide-ranging research and teaching environment offers expertise in contemporary global theatre practices, theatre-making and writing, applied and political theatre, intermedial and interdisciplinary theatre, and experimental and postdramatic performance.