Drama University of Hull

Overview

At the Drama (Hons) programme from University of Hull , as well as exploring the theories behind performance, you learn on the job in ensemble settings and practical projects. We teach you how to be a well-balanced theatre maker, while you develop your talents in a specialism you love. Whether it's as a performer, designer, creative technician, producer, writer or teacher.

You get exclusive access to our Gulbenkian Centre: a purpose-built theatre with studios and workshop areas. Every week, you get the chance to make theatre. From classical to experimental, by way of digital, educational and participatory performance. You also take part in at least two major productions each year. And you form a small theatre company in your final year.

You can tap into our close links with arts organisations, too. Like leading theatre companies Hull Truck, Middle Child and New Diorama. As well as Davy and Kristin McGuire, and our artists-in-residence The Roaring Girls. And we’ll continue to support your career even after you graduate. Our artist-in-residence opportunities and regular networking events are always open to our alumni.

Future Prospects

• Our students go on to work for some of the world’s most prestigious theatres and companies: The Royal Court Theatre, the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Opera House, the Bouffes du Nord in Paris, and more. Many go into broadcasting for the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky.

• 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.

• Our alumni are illustrious. James Graham OBE, Olivier Award-winning playwright, graduated from Hull in 2003. His writing credits include This House (National Theatre), Sherwood (BBC One), and Brexit: The Uncivil War (Channel 4). Other Hull graduates include theatre director Marianne Elliott, and musical director Martin Lowe, as well as David Byrne, artistic director of London’s New Diorama Theatre.