Theatre and Performance

Live performance matters in a digital world  

Explore live performance in all its diversity through theatre and performance studies at UNSW. Be part of stage plays with professional directors, work with a team on collaborative creations, rehearse acting techniques and undertake work as a solo performer. Studying theatre and performance will help you find your authentic voice and realise your creative vision, both on and off-stage.  Our academics are experts in both theory and practice. You’ll study theatre history, contemporary performance, writing and performing, live arts, arts and health, experiments in digital performance and popular entertainment. Our courses combine practical experience with intellectual exploration and will prepare you for a career in the creative arts. 

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Enjoy access to our modern performance spaces  

The UNSW Creative Practice Lab brings creativity to life with state-of-the-art teaching, studio and workshop spaces. Specialised staff manage the school’s performance venues, rehearsal studios and technical resources, including the Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab. Students, researchers and artists have the chance to develop new work and participate in events and performances throughout the year.

Combine creative practice with a range of interdisciplinary electives   

Studying theatre and performance will open doors to acting on stage and beyond. You’ll learn skills in practical collaboration and in-depth critical analysis, which will support your study across multiple disciplines. With a diverse range of skills, students are prepared for careers in: 

You’ll also be free to study theatre and performance in combination with other subjects like business, communications, creative writing, English, film studies, history, languages, marketing, media, music, philosophy, sociology and anthropology.