EAST 15 ACTING SCHOOL

PROSPECTUS 2021 We teach and train students from over East 15’s extraordinary 26 countries worldwide legacy and its reputation for rigorous and inspired teaching ensures students consistently Outstanding student satisfaction rating in the UK. 100% total satisfaction display an unusual in the 2020 National Student Survey degree of courage, vision and versatility that is very exciting to watch. Over 50 years of experience in the industry Colin Firth, OBE

2 first class campuses one in Loughton, on the edge of London, and in picturesque Southend-on-Sea

1st for Drama in the Guardian University Guide 2020 For over 50 years, East 15 has produced Contents actors, directors, producers, theatre 6. ABOUT EAST 15 8. OUR TRAINING practitioners and technicians for the 10. PRIZES AND AWARDS OUR CAMPUSES international stage, TV, film and radio. 14. LIFE AT LOUGHTON 16. LIFE AT SOUTHEND 18. ACCOMMODATION 20. SUPPORT SEVICES 22. OUR EXPERT STAFF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY AT EAST 15 28. BA ACTING 30. BA ACTING (INTERNATIONAL) 32. BA ACTING & COMMUNITY THEATRE 34. BA ACTING & CONTEMPORARY THEATRE 36. BA ACTING & STAGE COMBAT 38. BA PHYSICAL THEATRE 40. BA WORLD PERFORMANCE 42. BA STAGE & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 44. BA CREATIVE PRODUCING (THEATRE & SHORT FILM) 46. CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THEATRE ARTS 48. INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ACTING 50. APPLYING FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 52. UNDERGRADUATE AUDITIONS 54. MONEY MATTERS – UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE 58. MA ACTING 62. MA OR MFA ACTING (INTERNATIONAL) 66. MA OR MFA THEATRE DIRECTING 68. MA PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRACTICE 70. PHD DRAMA & PERFORMANCE (PRACTICE AS RESEARCH) OR PHD DRAMA & PERFORMANCE 72. APPLYING FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES 74. POSTGRADUATE AUDITIONS 76. MONEY MATTERS – POSTGRADUATE

78. UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX 80. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The School has two About East 15 campuses – one in Loughton on the edge of East London and the other based in the vibrant and modern resort town of Southend-on-Sea.

Both Campuses have quick and direct links to London’s West End theatre district, whilst also offering a peaceful setting in which to study.

The school was founded by Margaret In 2000, East 15 merged with the theatre practice. It is one of a Bury and grew from the work of University of Essex, a leading leading group of UK conservatoires Joan Littlewood’s famed Theatre UK research-intensive university, and is now one of the largest Workshop, which broke new ground opening an exciting new chapter in specialist drama schools in the re-interpreting the classics for a the history of both institutions and UK, with a distinguished international modern age, commissioning new offering more opportunities to students, teaching staff and an undergraduate plays from socially committed writers, including our specialist courses. and extensive postgraduate and creating an ensemble capable of inventing new work that combined Since 2007, more than £13 million population of over 800 students. improvisational brilliance with has been spent on new buildings In addition to the carefully selected method, technique, research, and facilities for East 15 in both UK students, we also teach text analysis and the intense Loughton and Southend, including and train students from over expression of truthful emotion. Southend’s Clifftown Theatre and Studios, once a Victorian gothic church 26 countries worldwide. Much of the original approach which now enjoys a new lease of life, Our training is by professionals was based upon the theories of converted into studios, workshops and for professionals, allowing Stanislavski and over the years and a state-of-the art theatre. training methods at East 15 have our graduates to work successfully now embraced approaches from East 15 offers an extraordinary, across the globe. Our outstanding diverse practitioners, such as Michael dynamic and unique portfolio international teaching faculty is made Chekhov, Rudolf Laban, Jerzy of courses that span many areas up of professionals from all areas of Grotowski, Jacques Lecoq, Peter of training for actors, directors, live and recorded performance. Brook, Sanford Meisner and other producers, technical theatre important contemporary trainers. specialists and students of

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East 15’s training emphasises a balance between Our Training personal discovery, intuition and technical skills. The aim is to give students the basic awareness and confidence that will allow them to continue to learn and perfect their craft in the years to come.

MOVEMENT elsewhere. At East 15 you will learn to The main focus of the movement understand the rudiments of music programme at East 15 is to and be able to approach a song with encourage confident, confidence and feeling. Students focussed, flexible, with musical theatre potential will be imaginative, physically encouraged further although the overall expressive and emphasis is on acting through song. truthful actors. The training is based on MUSIC dynamic alignment (which may include Students with the ability to play Alexander, Authentic Movement, musical instruments can develop Bartenieff, Body Centring Experiential those talents and there are Anatomy and Pilates), characterisation numerous possibilities to play in techniques (including Laban, Grotowski, ensembles for private and public Lecoq and Chekhov-based work), performances at East 15. Although dance (including jazz and ballet) and instrumental playing is not part stage combat. of the assessment, actors who develop such skills certainly VOICE enhance their employability. The voice teachers at East 15 aim to equip you with the skills required MEDIA to release your full vocal potential You are introduced to the beyond the limits of “habit” voice. techniques and disciplines You will combine emotional truth with of working with recorded, theatrical energy using techniques digital and online media. derived from leading physical and PREPARATION FOR vocal practitioners like Laban, Chekhov, Berry and Linklater. THE INDUSTRY Guest lectures and workshops, given SINGING by industry specialists, help prepare Actors must have a good feel for you for the complexity of working in music, even if their strengths lie theatre, film, TV and related areas.

8 9 internationally for the work with, and on behalf of, members working across Prizes and all areas of the entertainment industry. Each year, two students are selected Awards to be awarded a Bursary worth £500. One 2015 recipient was BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre student Scott Lyons.

As one of the UK’s leading Drama Schools, East 15 THE JOHN GIELGUD students are eligible for a number of awards and BURSARY This bursary is worth between £2,500 competitive scholarships. and £5,000 and has been won by the following students from East 15: Sebastian Gardner (2019, £5,000), Lily BAFTA SCHOLARSHIP (2011) and Leah Brotherhead (2010). Sinko (2018, £5,000), Sam Edmunds First awarded in 2015, the British Runners-up and commended nominees (2017, £4,500), Gabriella Leon (2016, Academy of Film and Television Arts have included Emily Meechan (2019), £4,500), Kathleen Hood (2015, £4.500), Scholarship provides funding to Jezebel Simpson (2019), Phebe Jamie Riley (2014, £4,500), Daniel aid aspiring actors studying at, Alys (2018), Andrea Valls (2015) and Johnson (2013, £4,000), Olivia Hirst and applying for, FDS accredited Eleanor Dillon–Reams (2012). (2012, £4000), Daniela Pasquini courses. In addition to financial EQUITY STUDENT BURSARY (2011, £4,000), Candice Fraser (2010, support, the recipients also receive Equity is the UK trade union for £3,500), Stephanie Appleton (2009, one-to-one mentoring on their professional performers and creative £3,500), Daniel Jenkins (2008, £4,000) acting by BAFTA members. practitioners, known and respected and Marsha Henry (2007, £3,500). The first recipient of the scholarship was BA Acting student Jason Harris who was awarded £6,000 to support his training at East 15.

CARLETON HOBBS AWARD This bursary provides winning students a contract for six months work with the BBC Radio Drama Department. A long list of East 15 students have enjoyed recognition through this competition. Past winners have included BA Acting graduates Laura Christy (2019), Alexandra Constantinidi (2018), Patricia Allison (2017), Joseph Ayre (2016), Roslyn Hill (2014), Alex Rivers

10 11 Patricia Allison, the 2017 recipient winners have been Katie Neil was BA Acting & Contemporary (2015), Hadley Brown (2016) Jacob Theatre’s Cara Baldwin. In 2018 it was Reid (2017), Molly Longworth won by BA Acting & Contemporary (2018) and Polly Baron (2019). Theatre student Louise Barron. Also commemorating a past student, The Jacobs Ladder Bursary is a and again worth £500, the Thomas sponsorship fund for year 2 & 3 BA Bennett Comedy Award is awarded Acting students. Founded in 2016 to a BA Acting & Contemporary by Chris and Angela Graham, the Theatre student. James Malone was Bursary has supported a large number awarded the 2019 prize. Previous of students with individual awards winners include Florinela-Sidonia ranging from £1,000 to £9,000. Doica (2018), Jaouhar Ben Ayed Year 2 & 3 BA Acting students are (2017) and Allie Munro (2016). automatically eligible for this funding. In 2019, 20 students received EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Supporting financial support from this Bursary. AND BEYOND career The £500 Tim Welling Award Supporting career progression is an As well as supporting productions progression commemorates a past student of important part of the East 15 ethos. at the Edinburgh Fringe, these the school and is awarded to a BA The East 15 Graduate Award has is an important companies have also taken plays to Acting student. It was first awarded supported new companies created part of the the Brighton, Camden and New York in 2014 to Ellie Moon. Subsequent by both existing and past students. Fringe Festivals. In 2018 some £48,000 East 15 ethos. was awarded to new companies. In addition, the University of Essex hosts ‘Click’, a no-cost crowdfunding THE LAURENCE Paul Thomas (2009) awarded £2,500 final year students who are suffering programme which is open to all OLIVIER BURSARY and in 2008 Frances McNamee won financial hardship. This award is current and past students and, in This is worth up to £7,500 for a student the top award of £7,500 while Thomas applicable for postgraduate and many cases, also offers match entering the third year of BA Acting Nelson also won an award of £2,500. undergraduate students wishing to funding for projects. Last year and is pursue a career in the theatre. Previous it supported some 22 productions presented by the Society of LILIAN BAYLIS AWARD London Theatre. East 15 students winners include Crystelle L’Amie (2019, to the tune of over £23,250. This is worth £1,500 and has been have regularly won this outstanding £750), Jacob Krefeld (2019, £750), consistently won by students prize. Olivia Frances Forrest was the Savannah McRory Grant (2019, £500). POSTGRADUATE from East 15, including Molly Rolfe 2019 recipient. Other winners have SCHOLARSHIPS (2019), Rory Howes (2018), Jennifer included; Paisley Jackson (2016) EAST 15 AWARDS There are a number of Bursaries Woodward (2017), Ben Ayers (2016), awarded £2,250, Rebecca Saffir There are several awards which and Scholarships available to Isabella Javor (2015), Livia Heim (2015), Lottie Finklaire (2014) awarded are unique to East 15. Postgraduate Students. Please (2014) and Lucy Townsend (2013). £500, Nayatia Hinds and Nathalie The Elizabeth Mills Award was BA Acting and Community Theatre student Jennifer Woodward, see the University of Essex website Wain (2012) each awarded £2000, LIONEL BART AWARD established in 2016 and is worth receives the 2017 Lillian Bayliss Award from David Suchet CBE. (search: postgraduate scholarships Anna Tall (2010) awarded £1,500, The Lionel Bart Award aims to help £2,500. First awarded to BA Acting’s Essex) for more details.

12 13 HATFIELDS RODING HOUSE Life at Loughton ■ ■ 28 rehearsal studios including a dance 10 rehearsal rooms, a green room/café, studio, radio-recording room and screening a sound recording studio and a video editing suite. room ■ Extensive costume department ■ The Corbett Theatre, named in honour ■ Computer facilities providing internet access, printing and of Harry H Corbett, a key member of Joan photocopying Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop and early benefactor of East 15. The building is a medieval tithe barn that was dismantled and transported to Hatfields in the 1960s. Renovated to include full technical UNIT FOUR facilities, tiered seating for 130 people and ■ Situated next to Roding House and home to East 15’s fitted dressing rooms, the theatre provides Stage & Production Management department, the Unit an excellent resource for public productions. contains a large workshop, paint shop, prop shop, prop Lectures, rehearsals and technical classes storage facilities and teaching spaces also take place here, while the adjacent Bar and Café provides a social meeting point for students and staff

■ As part of an investment in the further woodland which is ideal for leisure Our Loughton Campus development of resources at the Loughton pursuits including walking, running, Campus, 2017 saw the opening of a new is perfectly located, cycling and horse riding. The town offers multi-million pound IT suite and extended a rich variety of shops, restaurants, providing access to Campus library. Students can also use the pubs and cafés and has a leisure centre both the rich, cultural library resources at the Southend Campus providing gym and pool facilities. and the University of Essex’s Colchester diversity of London and We have three sites at our Loughton Campus library, which has holdings of over an attractive and peaceful Campus – Hatfields, Roding House one million books and microfilms, as well as and Unit Four. Hatfieldsis a beautiful setting in which to study. some 7,300 current periodicals. Books are Georgian dower house, set in five acres delivered to Loughton via an internal courier of lawns with orchards, flowerbeds 3 times a week. Next to Roding House, Unit Four is a All students receive free and a small lake, providing an idyllic We are just a five-minute walk from £1.5 million facility which is home to printing on Campus and there is wireless atmosphere for study, relaxation and connectivity throughout the site the Stage & Production Management London Underground station, Debden, performance. where you can travel in only thirty department. The Unit contains a large ■ Work has already begun on a major set of Just a short walk from Hatfields is minutes to Central London, West workshop, paint shop, prop shop, prop new buildings and facilities at this site Roding House, a £1.3 million facility End theatres and mainline train stations storage facilities and teaching spaces. containing 10 rehearsal rooms, a green including the Eurostar. room/café, a sound recording studio and Loughton is situated on the edge of a video editing suite, and our costume Epping Forest, a 6,000-acre ancient department.

14 15 GATEWAY BUILDING Life at Southend ■ The Gateway Building houses a purpose-built suite specifically for East 15 students. This includes fully equipped, state-of-the art rehearsal studios with panoramic views across Southend-on-Sea, plus seminar rooms, computer labs and media production resources including an Apple Mac edit suite for our BA (Hons) Creative Producing students

Our Southend Campus Famous for its beach resort and pier, less than an hour. London Southend is based in the heart of Southend-on-Sea stretches along seven Airport, with flights to many European miles of award-winning coastline. There and UK destinations is just three miles CLIFFTOWN STUDIOS AND THEATRE this vibrant and modern are also over 650 acres of parks and away. We are also just one hour away ■ A magnificent Victorian former church in the heart of Southend’s conservation area was converted into our Clifftown seaside town. gardens, a fun park, leisure centres, from London’s Stansted Airport. Theatre. It also houses a variety of unique spaces for rehearsals, technical and practical work and performances. pubs, clubs, cafés and The church nave, with its original organ and stained glass windows now provides an inspirational and atmospheric restaurants. environment, re-designed to accommodate the needs of a twenty-first century performance space With its lively, state-of-the-art facilities Southend Central railway and a close-knit international station is opposite our community, Southend is the perfect campus and the journey environment for living and learning. to central London takes THE FORUM ■ In ‘The Forum’ building, students have round the clock, secure access to the Learning Hub, which provides innovative IT and study spaces. The Forum also houses an integrated public and academic library, carrying books and other support materials. Students in Southend also have access to the East 15 Loughton Campus library and the University’s Colchester Campus library

THE STUDENTS’ UNION ■ The Students’ Union at our Southend Campus provides a dedicated space for students to meet, have a coffee, relax and watch films or sport. It runs a wide variety of entertainment throughout the term, such as international nights and open mic nights

16 17 Accommodation LOUGHTON CAMPUS Our Loughton East 15 students live and study in the local area and our Student Services Team are here to help with any questions you may have. Choose between a shared house, living with a landlord or letting a whole house – our advisers will guide you through the whole process!

If you have any questions, contact our Student Services Team by emailing [email protected]

We don’t have accommodation to offer you, but we know a lot about living and learning in and around Loughton.

SOUTHEND CAMPUS Our state-of-the-art student residences in University Square offer 561 modern en- suite rooms arranged in flats, within seven houses around a central enclosed courtyard. You apply for accommodation directly to the University which aims to guarantee accommodation to all first-year undergraduates. Many of our students also choose to move into rented accommodation in the heart of Southend.

18 19 STUDENT ADMINISTRATION Support Services Support Services aim At the Loughton Campus, we are able to provide students with official letters to be accessible to you and documentation, such as bank DYSLEXIA AND OTHER letters, confirmation of enrolment and and responsive to your We offer a range of LEARNING DIFFERENCES council tax exemption forms, as well as support services We have a strong tradition of authenticating documents by providing individual needs. We a University stamp for specific forms. designed to help you encouraging and supporting students with dyslexia and other specific General, non-academic advice can also offer confidential advice to achieve your full learning differences. Provision be given about other services provided potential and to get the includes: screening and/or referral for by the University of Essex and the and information on a diagnostic assessment and advice Students’ Union. most out of your studies. on the Disabled Students’ Allowance. At the Southend Campus, all of the many issues. above services are available from the STUDENT WELLBEING Student Administration Team. These form a coordinated network of We offer a Wellbeing service on support, and are an important part of campus. Our Wellbeing Team offer PASTORAL SYSTEM the overall student experience. Support a drop-in and appointment service Conservatoire training can be Services aim to be accessible to you which is dedicated to promoting positive demanding and, in response to this, and responsive to your individual wellbeing. They can sign post you to the School has developed a network needs. a number of support services that the of support to help with academic and We offer confidential advice and University have to offer internally and personal pressures. A personal tutor information on many issues, including externally. For more information, please is appointed to each student and finance and funding, entitlement to see the website: they are a channel for any enquiries or benefits and immigration issues. https://www.essex.ac.uk/information/ anxieties that the student may have. There are Student Support Advisors professional-services/student- available at the Loughton and wellbeing-and-inclusivity-team GRADUATE SUPPORT Southend Campuses who can offer DISABILITY East 15 and the University are initial advice and information. You committed to helping graduates enter We aim to create an accessible and may be referred to other services for their chosen career with confidence. enabling environment. We would specialist advice. Helpful information is This support is given in the second and encourage you, before you arrive, to also available on the website at www. final year of undergraduate courses and contact the relevant disability service essex.ac.uk/students and the Students throughout the year for postgraduate to discuss access to the University Union Advice Centre website at either students. It includes career guidance, and to your course. These discussions www.essexstudent.com/loughton or casting and audition preparation and are confidential. Students may qualify www.essexstudent.com/southend advice from working professionals. to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance and can contact us for advice. www.essex.ac.uk/students/ contact/

20 21 performance. Her recent practise as research STEPHEN DOUSE Christina has coached for such theatre DR ADRIAN JAMES is development of site specific performances Head of Music (Southend) productions as Night Breath by Brian Oliver Course co-ordinator for using verbatim script fragments derived from and Sleeping Dogs by Philip Osment; and TV Our Expert Staff Stephen Douse studied at the Royal Academy Certificate in HE (Southend) archived interview material for Tavistock productions such as Ant and Dec and The Bill. of Music and has been a professional Dr Adrian James trained at the Drama She has worked as a voice over artist as well Institute, National Trust and Bata. musician for 30 years. His work has embraced Centre London and worked as an actor in as directed voice overs at Les Frogs and for cabaret, jazz, music theatre, opera and the U.K. and Europe. He taught at East 15 ANDREA BROOKS Foreign Versions. Accent coaching includes DR CHRIS MAIN An Experiment with an Air-Pump, and Waiting world music and he has made many TV and under its founder Margaret Bury Walker and Head of MA Acting Woyzeck at the Old Vic and Ravens: Spassky Director for Godot with Richard Wilson. As Associate radio recordings. He has worked throughout has directed productions in London and Director at Hampstead Theatre his work Andrea Brooks was Artistic Director of Zygo vs Fisher at the Hampstead Theatre. Chris Main is the Director of East 15 Acting America, Europe and Japan, and with Edinburgh. He was the Associate Director included the multi-award-winning The Fastest Arts, an award-winning theatre and arts School, and has been a part of the school companies including Academy of Ancient She was a founder member of Beyond of Acting at the Arts Educational Schools Clock in the Universe by Philip Ridley, the UK company working in the UK and internationally, for over a decade, teaching classes in Music and D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, Words Theatre Company and Re: Actors London, where he led the United Kingdom’s premiere of Slavs! by Tony Kushner and the including in Lithuania, Italy and the Republic of acting, Shakespeare and stage combat. He Hilliard Ensemble, Kent Opera and Welsh Theatre Group. first vocational M.A. in Acting. He gained his Olivier Award winning The Lucky Ones by has directed numerous shows for East 15 - Georgia. She trained as an actor at the Drama National Opera. Previously Head Of Music Her book, Voice into Acting, is published Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Charlotte Eilenberg. Freelance credits include including a Martin Lynch premiere - and has Centre. Her career was as a theatre director at ALRA he has also taught at LAMDA and by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama and she from The Royal Central School of Speech and the Olivier-nominated Duet for One with Juliet also directed several productions for the Royal and producer and continues as a mentor City Lit. is currently working on its second edition. Drama and his PhD from City University of Stevenson and productions at the Almeida, Armouries at the Tower of London. Alongside to award-winning artists in various genres. Additional recent publications include a book London. He has taught regularly at the Actors Royal Court, the Bush, most of Britain’s STEFFANY GEORGE his career in education, Chris worked as a Andrea is a Principal Fellow of the Higher chapter in Somatic Voices in Performance Centre, London and in Stockholm at the leading regional theatres, plus Off-Broadway Head of Movement (Southend) fight director / fight arranger in theatre and Education Academy. Her educational focus is Research and Beyond, Routledge (TBA). Dramatiska Institutet. He leads the Certificate and Parco Theatre, Tokyo. Recent credits Steffany George has been teaching at East film, working for many theatre companies, on reflective practice and well-being. of Higher Education in Theatre Arts at East include How to Date a Feminist by Samantha 15 Acting School since 2007 and is the SIMON HUNT across various theatres, including: The Orange 15’s Southend Campus and is a Fellow of the Ellis at Arcola Theatre/national tour, The Welsh DR. MARGARET COLDIRON Head of Movement in Southend. She taught Head of BA Physical Theatre Tree, Royal & Derngate, The Northcott, Royal Society of Arts. Boy and The Good Soldier by Julian Mitchell Deputy Head of BA World Performance movement and directed plays at The Stella The Bush, English Theatre (Frankfurt), The Simon Hunt is an actor, theatre director at the Ustinov Theatre, Bath and his verbatim Adler Studio of Acting in NYC from 1990- GORDON KEMP Mercury Theatre, and the Stephen Joseph Margaret Coldiron is a specialist in Asian and acting teacher who has worked in the projects Listen, We’re Family and The 2006. Her more recent Movement Director Head of BA Acting and Stage Combat Theatre. Chris has also run bespoke projects performance and masks. She is a member Performing Arts Industry for the last 25 years. Pilgrimage Project at Wilton’s Music Hall. credits include Eclipsed and The Convert for the Royal Armouries, Leeds City Council, of the Directors Guild of Great Britain and Having worked with some of the most Gordon holds an MA (Hons) in Political (Gate Theatre), F*CK The Polar Bears (Bush Cambridge Arts Theatre, and Crucible a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and exciting international companies, including Science from the University of Dundee and AINSLIE MASTERTON Theatre) and Continuity (Finbourgh Theatre). Theatre. His screen work includes projects is widely published. After taking a degree performing in the international hit show De a Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Acting Associate Director (Southend) and Head Steffany performed as a contemporary for the History Channel and a research and in English and Comparative Literature she La Guarda, and teaching at a number of from the London Academy of Performing Arts. of BA Acting and Community Theatre dancer in NYC and Germany from 1990- development project for video game developer trained as an actress at the Drama Centre. the top drama schools in the UK, Simon He is a certified teacher of stage combat with Ainslie Masterton is an actor, theatre director 2006 with Mark Jarecke, Jeanine Durning, and publisher, Codemasters. She holds an MA in Text and Performance emigrated to Sydney in 2003, where he was both the British Academy of Stage and Screen and acting teacher who has worked in Ralf Jaroschinski, Gerald Casel and Mimi Combat (BASSC) and the British Academy of Chris holds an MA in Theatre Practice and a Studies from King’s College and RADA and a Course Director of the full time Acting course the Performing Arts Industry for over 25 Gerrard. She has also appeared in the work Dramatic Combat (BADC) serving a 5-year PhD in Elizabethan/Jacobean Theatre from PhD in Drama from Royal Holloway. at Actors Centre Australia. In addition to years. Combining expertise in therapeutic of Elizebeth Streb, Susan Rethorst and Cyndi over 50 shows and projects he has directed apprenticeship at Shakespeare’s Globe the University of Exeter. He spent close to 20 She has studied Topeng masked dance drama Lee. She practices Contact Improvisation methodology, social exclusion and group and created for drama schools, he has also Theatre as part of his training. As a Fight years as a Certified Teacher of Stage Combat and mask carving in Bali and has worked with and is studying Psychotherapy at the London process, Ainslie has developed innovative worked professionally as both a Director Director & Performer he has worked with with the British Academy of Stage and Screen Japanese Noh masters Matsui Akira (Kita School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy. approaches to practice-based learning and and Movement Director for TV and theatre a range of venues and theatre companies Combat, has acted as a fight examiner for school), Umewaka Naohiko (Kanze school) has led East 15 Acting School’s BA (Hons) projects. As an actor, he has worked at many including Riverside Studios, The Royal Ballet, Stage Combat Germany and holds a black and Michishige Udaka (Kongoh school). She CHRISTINA GUTEKUNST Acting and Community Theatre program for theatres across the UK including The Young The Royal Opera, Shakespeare’s Globe and belt in the Japanese martial art, Aikido. has also undertaken extensive fieldwork on Head of Voice (Loughton) twelve years. Vic and Victoria Palace in the West End, Theatre Royal, Bath. He has also worked as masked performance in India, Sri Lanka and Christina Gutekunst has been teaching and MATTHEW LLOYD In her career, she has created work for Nottingham Playhouse, the West Yorkshire an action performer, most recently on the TV Thailand. coaching for nearly 20 years in Germany diverse organisations including the Sydney series Vikings. Associate Director (Loughton) and and the UK. She trained in acting and voice Playhouse, Theatre Royal, Plymouth and The She is Associate Director of Thiasos, a Head of MA/MFA Theatre Directing Opera House, ABC television, Disability at schools in Stuttgart, Bremen and Berlin in Gate, Notting Hill. theatre company specialising in intercultural After graduating from Oxford, Matthew Rights organisations, the Law Council, HMP Germany and also in London, and gained an Most recently, Simon has been performing productions of ancient Greek plays, and went on to study at Harvard and Columbia Bullwood, the National Trust, and various MA Distinction in voice studies at the Central with Mimbre, in their RSC commissioned regularly performs Balinese music and dance Universities. Whilst Artistic Director at the remote Australian aboriginal communities. School of Speech and Drama. She taught show, Wondrous Strange. with Gamelan Lila Cita. Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester his As a director, Ainslie specialises in site voice in various drama schools and has been productions included the award-winning specific, promenade, verbatim and community Head of Voice at East 15 since 2003.

22 23 PROFESSOR She studied a traditional Korean vocal art form internationally, working on projects in China, MARCIN RUDY awards, including the Volkswagen Theatre Neil’s work as a Musical Director has taken ROSEMARY KLICH called p’ansori, has published several articles France, Italy, Spain, Holland and Germany. Head of Movement (Loughton) Award for his version of The Bald Soprano him all over the UK, North America and regarding her intercultural approach to training His industry experience is varied, ranging from by Ionesco and the Brazilian International Director of Research and Head of BA Marcin is a movement director, actor and Scandinavia. He was the MD of the World actors’ voices and has presented her work at local theatre productions, through to large Press Award for his achievements as an Creative Producing (Theatre and Short Film) lecturer in movement. Between 2000 and Premiere of The Legend of Beowulf, the international conferences and symposiums. West End musicals such as Phantom of the international theatre director. Scottish Premiere of Ragtime, and a UK tour Rosemary specialises in multimedia, 2012 he collaborated with a multi-award Her book, Training Actors Voices: Towards an Opera 25th Anniversary, Lion King, Billy Elliot, winning physical theatre company Song of of The Wind in the Willows. He has a long immersive, and participatory theatre. Prior Intercultural/Interdisciplinary Approach was ROBIN SNELLER Sweeney Todd (Chichester Festival Theatre association with the work of Stephen Sondheim to joining East 15 in 2017, she was Head of the Goat Theatre (Poland) as a performer/ Head of MA/MFA Acting (International) published by Routledge in 2019. & West End transfer) and touring productions Drama and Theatre at the University of Kent deviser. He has performed in 22 countries and has conducted award-winning productions including Sister Act and Wicked. He has also Robin trained at East 15 with its founder where she taught since 2007. Her current GERRY MCALPINE on 5 continents, at venues including the of, among others, Sweeney Todd, Sunday worked on productions at the Royal Opera Margaret Bury-Walker before working for 30 research investigates media, sound, and Head of First Year Studies and Course co- Barbican, Sydney Opera House, Taipei in the Park With George, Side by Side by House, English National Opera, events at years as a professional actor with some of spectatorship, and her teaching expertise is ordinator for Certificate in HE (Loughton) National Theatre and La MaMa New York. Sondheim and West Side Story. the Royal Palaces, the Paralympic Closing the UK’s most highly respected and influential in the theory and making of contemporary Gerry McAlpine is an East 15 graduate from After leaving the Company, he focussed Ceremony and even a Disney Theme Park theatre companies and practitioners. PHILIP WEAVER performance practice. Her co-authored book the mid-1970s. She worked with Margaret on creating training for actors with special ride! His work as an actor includes seasons at the Head of BA Acting Multimedia Performance was published Bury, who founded East 15, during the years emphasis on the physical/emotional National Theatre working with Nicholas Hytner Philip Weaver trained at The Royal Scottish with Palgrave in 2012 and she has since before she retired, and is proud to be able URI ROODNER connection. His credits as a movement director include Faith, Hope and Charity and William Gaskill, and in London’s West Academy of Music and Drama and Goldsmiths’ published in journals such as Contemporary to pass on her East 15 training. She worked Head of BA Acting and End including Sir Peter Hall’s production of College, University of London. Theatre Review, Performance Research, as an actress in Canada and England before (National Theatre, London), LOVE (National Contemporary Theatre Mind Millie for Me by Feydeau. His work also International Journal of Performing Arts and returning to teach at East 15. Theatre, London), Britannicus (Wilton’s Music Philip has worked as an actor and director Uri has an extensive career as a performer, includes productions with Stephen Daldry at Digital Media, and Body Space Technology. Hall, London), Doing the Idiots (National for theatres including BAC, Birmingham Rep, ZOIS PIGADAS director and mentor working in theatre, film the Gate Theatre and the Crucible Theatre, She has also undertaken various practice-as- Theatre Studio, London), Black Battles with Colchester Mercury, Glasgow Citizens, The Head of Contextual Studies and and TV. Dogs (Southwark Playhouse, London), Disco as well as many seasons at the Glasgow research projects working in collaboration with Kings Head Islington, The Lyric Hammersmith, Head of BA Acting (International) He has appeared in major British theatres Dementia (Banannefabric, Luxembourg) Citizen’s Theatre and Edinburgh Royal performers, videographers, sound designers Lyceum theatres. Television includes work for Nottingham Playhouse, The Oval House, RSC Zois Pigadas is from Athens, Greece and has including The Royal Court, National Theatre and Romeo and Juliet (Teatro Mercadante, and photographers. Summer Studio, Salisbury Playhouse, The studied Theatre at an undergraduate level at Studio and The Arts Theatre West End, and Naples). the BBC, ITV and HBO. Rosemary holds a PhD from the University Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Theatr Clywd, York University in Toronto, Canada, followed collaborated with leading companies including For many years, he has also taught and of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia and DR. RAMIRO SILVEIRA Wolsey Ipswich and The Young Vic, as well by postgraduate studies at Goldsmiths The RSC, Gecko and The Clod Ensemble. directed in drama schools across the UK has presented keynote talks at conferences Head of BA World Performance as BBC Radio Four. He has also worked in College, University of London. He has He appeared in films by major directors such including at Arts Educational, East 15, the and symposia in Poland, Korea, Belgium and He holds a PhD in Theatre Pedagogy - Holland, Belgium, Slovakia and Scandinavia. been teaching actors and theatre students as Michael Winterbottom, Jose Pedilha and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSAMD), the UK. Theatre Artist Training from the University of for more than 15 years at, among other The Brothers Quay. He appeared in TV, on where his work includes a production of CAROLINE WEBSTER São Paulo (Brazil) and an MFA in Theatre institutions, E15 Acting School, Goldsmiths radio and in TV commercials in more than Richard III which toured to the International Head of Screen Acting and Recorded Media DR. TARA Directing from the University of Middlesex College, University of Kent and Rose Bruford 15 countries, and worked as a documentary Shakespearean Festival in Poland and MCALLISTER-VIEL (UK). He also trained with Eugenio Barba, Caroline trained at Arts Educational and began College. He specialises in workshopping and film maker for The BBC, Channel 4 and The the Royal Welsh College of Music and Head of Voice (Southend) Philippe Gaulier, Genadi Bogdanov, Thomas her career as an actor. Theatre work included devising Forum Theatre and has developed a Discovery Channel USA. His award winning Drama, where he specialised in teaching Leabhart, among many others. several productions with Alan Ayckbourn at Tara McAllister-Viel worked for some 20 years methodology of Active Analysis based on the Theatre Company ‘Tottering Bipeds’ toured Shakespeare and Comedy of Manners. the National Theatre and in the West End, and as an actress, voice director and voice-over teachings of Jurij Alschitz. to many venues in Britain including The Lyric He is known for his innovative theatre Robin has been Head of the MA/MFA Acting at Chichester in the inaugural company that artist. Hammersmith, Sadler’s Wells, Sheffield rehearsal process called Theatre Playground, ALEX PURSER (International) course at East 15 since 2013. opened the Minerva Theatre under the direction Before joining East 15, she taught at Central Crucible, Edinburgh Traverse and Plymouth a study of presence and relation based Head of Stage and Production of Sam Mendes. She appeared in numerous School of Speech and Drama and has been Theatre Royal. The company toured abroad on rhythm, movement and multicultural NEIL SOMERVILLE Management television series, and became a familiar face Visiting Professor for Voice at The Korean and their work was filmed for a dedicated references in order to inspire creative live Head of Music (Loughton) Alex Purser holds a BA (Hons) in Drama with National University of Arts, School of Drama BBC2 documentary. theatre. Since 2001 he has been using his Neil studied at The Royal Scottish Academy of as paramedic ‘Jane Scott’ in BBC1’s Casualty. English and an MFA in Theatre Directing. technique to direct plays and run acting and Thereafter she began writing and directing in Seoul. Uri’s eclectic training includes The Drama Music and Drama and Colchester Institute. He He has spent the past 14 years working in the directing workshops all over the world. screen drama, producing short films to be Voice workshop credits include: Punchdrunk Studio London, École Philippe Gaulier Paris, has worked as a Musical Director, Lecturer, industry as Project, Production and/or Stage shown at festivals, on television and distributed (UK), Centre for Performance Research Monika Pagneux, Pierre Byland, Desmond He works with a wide range of global Arranger, Vocal Coach, Pianist, Accompanist Manager in a variety of contexts including to the education market. Caroline’s freelance (Wales) National Drama School of Castilla Jones School and the National Film School. performance styles, many drawn from and Singing Teacher since 2000, and has musical theatre, opera, ballet, tours and activities include delivering workshops at the and Leon (Spain), and University of Halle He has taught actors in London, New York, Brazilian traditional forms, music and rituals. taught at institutions including Central School events. Actors Centre and coaching professional actors Institut für Sprechwissenschaft und Phonetik Shanghai, Amsterdam, Madrid and Tel-Aviv. Ramiro has directed more than 30 plays in of Speech and Drama, London School of (Germany). Alex has worked both in the UK and Brazil and abroad and has received several Musical Theatre and Colchester Institute. for TV/film auditions and self-tapes.

24 25 Undergraduate Study

East 15 currently offers the following courses for undergraduate students:

BA ACTING

BA ACTING (INTERNATIONAL)

BA ACTING & COMMUNITY THEATRE

BA ACTING & CONTEMPORARY THEATRE

BA ACTING & STAGE COMBAT

BA PHYSICAL THEATRE

BA WORLD PERFORMANCE East 15 has given me the confidence and the BA STAGE & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT professional discipline to walk into any room, BA CREATIVE PRODUCING (THEATRE & SHORT FILM) no matter who is sitting in it, and do my job

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THEATRE ARTS without self-consciousness or doubt.

Joseph Ayre, previous BA Acting student INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ACTING

26 27 YEAR 1 BA Acting ■ A focus on acting, voice, singing, movement and contextual studies. ■ Explore your own creativity through work focussed on co-operation, responsiveness to others and the ensemble ■ Develop the skills required for objective self-assessment, recreating through observation, research and improvisation Loughton Campus ■ Concentrate on individual character study and work on larger community-based projects with an emphasis on British realism UCAS Code: W411 ■ The first year culminates in a unique, large-scale ‘Living History’ project, in which you study, understand and live the lives of others through periods of conflict

YEAR 2 ■ A journey of maturation as study moves from improvisation to text and from the examination of self to the exploration of character ■ Technical skills such as movement, voice and singing are integrated into the work and you start to build characters independently ■ Multiple screen and radio projects throughout the year ■ Opportunities to take responsibility for your own creative work and adapt to the differing demands of project and director ■ Varying work from nineteenth century naturalism, to exploring the textual and psychological complexities of Shakespeare, plus learning to devise and break the fourth The BA Acting course wall through projects such as Brecht, Cabaret and Commedia dell’Arte develops your individual YEAR 3 talent, imagination and skill ■ Extend performance repertoire across a variety of plays and work with industry so that you graduate as professionals in recorded media. All productions demand research, advanced skills and commitment, with theatre productions placing a particular emphasis on ensemble a creative, proactive and work and actor contribution ■ Specialised professional development workshops to introduce the administrative collaborative practitioner aspects of this future profession: including audition technique, CV and letter writing, tax and self-employment, self-marketing and promotion ready for a career in the ■ Students undertake a London Showcase which is presented for an invited audience of influential agents, casting directors, film, voiceover, TV and theatre directors performing arts industries. Why we’re great ■ Focus on Stanislavsky, AFTER EAST 15 Laban and a range of other Our training in acting is about Graduates of BA Acting regularly appear in stage, film, TV and radio productions techniques including Meisner exploration. You will experience a throughout the world. Recent graduates have gone on to work with major companies and acting for screen wide range of rehearsal techniques – such as the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s learning technical skills and applying ■ West End industry showcase Globe, Manchester Royal Exchange, BBC, ITV and in the West End. Students are them to many diverse acting challenges. consistently successful in the BBC Radio Drama Carleton Hobbs competition, which ■ Intensive skill training You will leave as a knowledgeable, results in a professional contract. They have also been consistent winners of both The by leading UK and professional actor with a creative John Gielgud and The Laurence Olivier Bursaries. For the past nine years, BA Acting international faculty approach and a solid process. students have represented East 15 at the Globe Theatre’s Sam Wanamaker Festival.

East 15’s BA Acting graduates are known, and often cast, for their boldness, versatility and professional commitment as actors.

28 29 BA Acting (International) YEAR 1 BA Acting (International) ■ Focus on acting, voice, singing, movement and contextual studies provides a complete ■ Explore your own creativity through co-operation, responsiveness to others and the ensemble preparation for careers in ■ Work on objective self-assessment, development of observational skills and imagination, and re-creating through observation, research and improvisation Loughton Campus acting, tailored specifically ■ The first year culminates in a unique, large-scale ‘Living History’ project, in which UCAS Code: W83A you study, understand and live the lives of others through periods of conflict for international students. YEAR 2 Built on the methodologies that have ■ A journey of maturation as the focus moves from improvisation to text, and from the examination of self to the exploration of character helped establish East 15 as one of ■ Technical skills such as movement, voice and singing are integrated into the work the most internationally respected and you start to build your characters independently ■ Adapt to the differing demands of project and director and take responsibility for your drama training institutions in Europe, own creative work ■ Explore the textual and psychological complexities of Shakespeare BA Acting (International) combines and Elizabethan Verse Drama core actor training techniques with ■ Develop acting skills required for film, television and radio work the skills required to create and produce bold, international work. YEAR 3 ■ The course develops your talent, Extend your performance repertoire through professional productions that demand research, advanced acting skills and full commitment imagination and skill, so that ■ Devise, produce and perform work for our unique ‘IF’ Festival. A multi-day event you graduate as a knowledgeable, dedicated to original work by BA Acting (International) students which is live-streamed and open to industry guests professional actor with a creative ■ Work with industry professionals to further develop your skills in recorded media, resulting in footage for your own showreel , and the approach, solid process ■ Specialised professional development workshops introduce you to the administrative unique experience of belonging to an aspects of your future profession: including audition technique, CV and letter writing, self-marketing and promotion international performance community ■ The year concludes with a Showcase which is presented for an invited audience formed through artistic collaboration of influential agents, casting directors, film, voice over, TV and theatre directors during your time at East 15. Our picturesque Loughton campus is AFTER EAST 15 located on the edge of East London Graduates of East 15’s BA Acting (International) course regularly appear in stage, film, TV and Why we’re great and is just a short 30 minutes by radio productions throughout the world including; ■ International cohort of students underground train from the heart of the Stranger Things (Netflix), All About Eve (BBC), from across the world capital’s West End theatre district. Skam (Denmark), Kentän laidalla (Finland), ■ Intensive skill training by leading Due to the unique focus of this Vrata do Vrata (Serbia) and many more. Our UK and international faculty course, EU and International graduates are currently working professionally ■ in the UK, USA, Lithuania, Greece, Netherlands, Industry-ready intensive actor students are encouraged to apply training by leading practitioners Norway, China, Canada, Poland, Sweden, for BA Acting (International). Denmark and Portugal.

30 31 YEAR 1 BA Acting & ■ Focus on acting technique, voice, singing, movement and theatre history. Explore self and responsiveness to others, develop observational skills and improvisation, and applied research ■ First year work ranges from individual character study through text analysis Community into scene study, verbatim and Shakespeare ■ The year culminates in East 15’s unique ‘Living History’ experience in which you Theatre study, understand and live the lives of others through a period of historical conflict YEAR 2 ■ Acting and devising styles are extended by working with practicing professional directors to create documentary theatre based on real lives, devise and tour Southend Campus participatory performances, perform object theatre and understand and perform Forum theatre UCAS Code: W496 ■ Forge professional links in the community theatre industry by undertaking an internship with an established theatre company ■ Apply workshop facilitation skills in community host organisations ■ Gain a thorough understanding of developing a theatre project from conception to delivery through devising, managing and performing BA Acting & Community in the annual ‘Southend Street Theatre Festival’ Theatre is a professional route into the world of YEAR 3 ■ Facilitate theatre projects in areas such as health, social community-focused theatre services and the justice system practice in which artists ■ Work on political theatre and site-specific performances ■ Extend your music skills in a cabaret create theatre for, with, and ■ Apply production, marketing and evaluation skills to create your own, devised community play about the communities in ■ Undertake a industry Showcase which is presented to an audience of invited industry guests which they live.

AFTER EAST 15 In an intensely practical, Graduates work as actors, project Why we’re great professionally oriented environment, leaders, directors, comedians and a broad range of acting, performance This course doesn’t ■ Intensive acting producers worldwide. Several and community facilitation skills only teach you to be an training by leading UK companies formed by graduates are are developed through local and international faculty now well established, respected and actor/actress but also projects and in partnership with ■ funded in an increasingly competitive equips you with a very Theatre making and leading industry organisations. industry, with some employing recent handy bag of tricks creating skills You will work extensively with graduates upon completion of their ■ Professional industry communities and professionals ranging from circus training. community placement throughout your training, making skills to clowning to during study for a seamless transition to a Commedia. professional career in this field.

32 33 BA Acting & YEAR 1 BA Acting & ■ Work alongside peers on the parallel BA Acting courses, following the traditional Contemporary Theatre East 15 training and focus on the development of methodical characterisation work ■ Realise your neutral starting point as part of rehearsal process and preparation is renowned not only ■ Develop your core skills with regular classes in voice, singing, movement and Contemporary Theatre for its pioneering, research highly influential Loughton Campus training programme, YEAR 2 ■ Exploration of form and style. Experiment with physical expressionism, contemporary UCAS Code: W441 but also as a creative hub and classical text, Commedia Dell’Arte, the theatrical clown, script writing, devising, music and parody that produces original, ■ Explore the relationship between film and theatre as well as theatre as a tool for social change bold theatrical work. ■ Construct original works including an expressionist piece, physical comedy show and short film

This unique and highly challenging pathway is dedicated to training YEAR 3 multi-talented actors. We combine ■ Led by visiting practitioners from the industry, develop ideas and produce your own work including new plays, burlesque and short films developing your skills as a ■ Prepare for your post-training career with professional development classes in performer with experimentation forming companies as well as casting exercises ■ in European physical theatre, Stage original work in the public arena, including an Industry Showcase for agents, producers and casting directors devising, creative writing, composition and cross-media art, allowing you to expand into roles AFTER EAST 15 such as actor/musician, actor/ Alumni of the BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre course are participating writer and actor/choreographer. in the industry not only as actors in theatre, film and TV, but also by staging their own work to audiences worldwide. Recent graduates have gone on The training is inspired by leading to work with major companies such as the contemporary international companies National Theatre, Complicite, . such as Complicite, the Schaubühe Cirque Du Soleil, The Globe, Frantic Assembly, BBC and ITV and the Wooster Group. A highlight of the graduate year is the acclaimed ‘Debut Festival’, Our philosophy sees the actor a unique platform dedicated to staging new work written, directed, produced and performed by students. Many works have transferred as an independent, inventive to professional production in Britain and abroad, winning awards such and entrepreneurial ‘artist’, and as the Why we’re great gives you the confidence and the Edinburgh Comedy Award, The Stage Best Ensemble, Scotsman Fringe First, Best New Musical and BFI Best Short Film. competencies necessary to realise ■ Intensive acting training your artistic inclinations. In its short history, the course has shaped a number of exciting new ■ West End industry showcase practitioners including film and TV actorsLily Newmark and Adam ■ Creation of spin-off professional El-Hagar, writers Charlotte Josephine and Somalia Seaton, theatre companies directors Bryony Shanahan and Jesse Briton, as well as major theatre companies such as Fat Rascal and Police Cops.

34 35 Unique in both the UK YEAR 1 BA Acting & Stage Combat ■ Acquire and practice skills in numerous theatrical weapon systems and the world, BA Acting ■ Train in physical skills such as martial arts, contact improvisation and gymnastics ■ Develop acting techniques working from the East 15 philosophy, which is rooted in & Stage Combat provides Stanislavski principles, character work and the creation of a fictitious yet truthful world Southend Campus a professional, vocational ■ Experience methods of acting from the traditional inside-outside methodology, as well as exploring outside-in approaches training in stage combat ■ UCAS Code: W412 Traditional performance training is supplemented with voice, movement, Commedia and performance. dell’Arte, devising and contextual studies

YEAR 2 This course offers a distinct ■ Skills such as voice, singing, and movement for actors continue to be developed programme of comprehensive actor ■ Discover different methods of rehearsal and further exploration into the scenic unit from a choreographic standpoint training alongside the development ■ Introduce film and screen work of advanced physical skills. ■ Explore advanced weapons systems and continue training in martial arts ■ Continue gymnastics training alongside principles of acrobatics, tumbling as well It enables you to develop a variety as social dance of physical performance skills ■ Core skills training is integrated into performance and refined through projects in that combine discipline, focus and Shakespeare, animal studies and devised work. In the final term, students have the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional performance environment emotional connection. These include, ■ All work is supported with classes in contextual studies covering 20th Century but are not limited to, training in martial Performance and the History of Fights on Film arts, gymnastics and multiple theatrical weapon systems. YEAR 3 Applicants must be able to face the ■ Perform in a number of public productions, including text- strenuous physical demands of this based performances and a devised show ■ Harness and develop your skills through further study course, which is ideal if you have of stage combat in performance - looking specifically at a physical background and want choreography and fights for film ■ to develop your skills in a creative Continue on-screen work by performing in scenes for camera context using your whole body ■ Create your own devised work through a graduation project to express character and story. ■ Prepare for the professional arena with sessions in audition technique, personal management skills and the Students prepare to follow a career process of production preparation Why we’re great ■ Students also present a to an invited industry path in theatre, film, television Showcase ■ audience of agents, casting directors and major theatre Advanced skills in multiple and performance capture where companies forms of stage combat they may choose to become actors, ■ Intensive acting skill action performers or action AFTER EAST 15 film, television, in the theatre, opera training by leading UK and directors, movement specialists Over the years, a number of East 15 and ballet, to re-enactments of historic international faculty or continue their training to become graduates have gone on to become battles, mechanical costume operating work for films as well as motion capture ■ Acting for camera instructors in related fields. leading actors, fight directors and and green screen performance for the stunt and specialist performers. This work extends from performing film and games industries. and choreographing staged fights on

36 37 Our BA Physical Theatre YEAR 1 BA Physical Theatre ■ Develop fundamental voice, movement and singing techniques course is for actors who ■ Focus on acting, improvisation, Poor Theatre, devising, mask, mime, bouffon, acrobatics and contextual studies want to specialise in a ■ Work towards classroom-based performance in contemporary scenework, Poor Theatre, narrative & story theatre, mime and expressive mask Southend Campus world of physical and ■ Present your own devised work to peers through East 15’s unique ‘Theatre Café’ visual performance beyond UCAS Code: W494 traditional theatre and YEAR 2 television. ■ Extend and build on the skills developed through first year ■ Core acting, voice, movement and singing classes continue, with the addition of more technically demanding subjects, such as aerial circus, object theatre & puppetry, We combine dynamic, exciting acting Commedia Del Arte, melodrama and acting technique ■ Technical skills work results in two major classroom-based performance projects training with devised and ensemble per term work, offering all you would expect from a traditional British drama school coupled with modern European YEAR 3 performance methodologies. ■ A focus on professional preparation and performance, including industry-led employment talks and workshops We are looking for actors and ■ Core classes continue alongside training in acting for screen, which includes filming performance makers who are passionate material that can be used in a professional Showreel ■ Work with Industry professionals on a number of full productions in our state-of- about physical performance, creating the-art theatre, including an ensemble devised performance, a scripted play and a new work and re-imagining traditional self-created small group devised performance. Since 2016, we have collaborated with the artist-led international theatre company, to create shows text whilst working in parallel with the ‘David Glass Ensemble’ that can be professionalised and taken beyond East 15 traditional intellectual approach to acting. ■ Students also present a Showcase to an invited industry audience of agents, casting directors and major theatre companies

AFTER EAST 15 Graduates are currently performing In addition to working as actors in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed and performers on stage, film and Child’, ‘Life of Pi’, ‘War Horse’ and

television in the UK and across the ‘A Comedy About a Bank Robbery’ world, BA Physical Theatre graduates and work with companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Why we’re great have worked as puppeteers, aerial National Theatre, The Globe, West ■ specialists, street and clown Intensive acting training Yorkshire Playhouse, Told By an Idiot, performers, and have set up their own ■ Aerial circus and puppetry theatre companies creating and touring Improbable, Les Enfant Terribles, training in specialist facilities new work including the award winning Tangled Feet, Tall Stories, Graeae, ■ Opportunity to develop ‘Outbound Project’, ‘Ditto’, ‘Moth La Fura Dels Baus, Theatre Royal – individual and ensemble Physical Theatre’ and ‘Project Lockout’. Stratford, the Barbican, Contact Theatre performances and the National Theatre of Scotland.

38 39 BA World Performance YEAR 1 BA World Performance ■ A physical training focused on the core skills required for engaging with world is a unique, creative and performance techniques as well as key academic tasks of assimilating and recording information and original research challenging course that ■ Discover the role of music in world performance, allowing you to engage from the outset with a range of cultural influences, experiment with your own performance Southend Campus offers an intense training interests and abilities, and broaden your knowledge of different cultural contexts in western and non- of performance UCAS Code: W495 ■ Gain an understanding of Western performance practices and techniques alongside and in relation to performance traditions from elsewhere in the world, preparing you for western acting techniques, the more intensive, multicultural performance training you will experience in Year 2 performance and devising skills, and the advanced YEAR 2 study of global theatre ■ Work centres on a set of case studies that allow you to gain and demonstrate a broad traditions. base of knowledge across different traditions, approaches and issues in world performance, whilst simultaneously developing and applying a significant level of specificperformance skill ■ Work intensively with visiting practitioners in a non-Western or intercultural You will develop the tools required performance form to produce and perform a major theatre piece ■ to become both a performer and Increase competence and confidence as an independent practice-based researcher, in western and non-western forms theatre maker, able to work in many fields, anywhere in the world.

Throughout the course, you study YEAR 3 ■ Continue to broaden your perception as a , able to connect voice, movement, dance-drama, performance artist the learned techniques and approaches to your own practical experience and future clowning, masks, storytelling, professional career world music, singing, global ■ Focus on a series of major independent group performance projects through full-scale theatre productions, in which you have increasing autonomy and freedom performance techniques and a to pursue your own aesthetic, intellectual and professional priorities variety of acting styles. You devise, ■ Work in a collaborative environment with the aim of evolving a professional practice create and perform projects reflecting connected to a global perception of the theatre and performance industry in the UK and abroad, supported by teaching in organisational and entrepreneurial skills and the range of influences and styles by developing your own unique professional and artistic vision encountered during your studies, while simultaneously developing skills AFTER EAST 15 Why we’re great in media, writing and directing. There is also an opportunity to study Graduating students will be equipped ■ Practical skills in global overseas, allowing the chance to fully not only as actors and performers, but performance techniques immerse yourself in the performance will also possess the skills to develop ■ Visiting international culture of another country. careers as directors, facilitators, practitioners producers and researchers. They also ■ Opportunities for study overseas hold a particular knowledge of different cultures that will prepare them for working anywhere in the world.

40 41 YEAR 1 BA Stage & ■ Gain a range of core stage management and technical theatre related skills whilst working as part of East 15’s production crew on professional productions at our in-house theatre ■ Experience will include practical roles within; lighting, sound, set design, costume, Production Management prop making, construction, stagecraft, stage and event management and training in specialist software pertaining to technical theatre roles ■ Students also undertake a design project with professional directors and designers to support and enhance their own work Loughton Campus UCAS Code: W453 YEAR 2 ■ Begin to take on more responsibility for productions, developing managerial and organisational skills whilst also developing increased experience of stage management and technical theatre skills ■ Become responsible for production budgets and the collaboration with professional directors and designers

YEAR 3 BA Stage & Production ■ Assume senior management positions in stage and production management, working at a professional level and taking responsibility for the organisational and financial Management is a practical- aspects of all public productions in a number of different venues both on Campus and in central London based professional ■ Graduate year students also complete a professional industry-based work placement during their final year of study training that prepares you for careers in a range of AFTER EAST 15 production and technical In addition to the widespread opportunities roles in theatre, events and offered in the stage, film and television related creative industries. industry, there is huge demand across the events sector for production staff at festivals, concerts, exhibitions, sporting Why we’re great We emphasise learning through events and large scale outdoor events. ■ Professional industry placement practice and you are part of a Students often gain employment through during study creative production team from successful work placements. Alumni have previously worked in production ■ Immersion in full production early in the course. Based at our and technical roles at leading British work from Year One onward Loughton Campus, our proximity performance venues such as The ■ Introduction to sound, lights to London means you will be able to keep up-to-date with the latest National, RSC, and Northern Ballet. We and costume skills also have graduates working at the BBC, technical innovations in one of the on Game of Thrones and international world’s greatest theatre capitals. theatres in Dubai and China as well as international tours and theme parks.

42 43 BA Creative Producing YEAR 1 BA Creative Producing ■ Learn the fundamental elements (Theatre & Short Film) of producing theatre and film ■ Gain an understanding of lighting is a full-time, industry- and sound for performance (Theatre & Short Film) ■ Discover how to turn an artistic focused training aimed endeavour into a feasible, marketable product at entrepreneurial artists ■ Work behind the camera to make short videos that can exist on Southend Campus with an interest in creating, their own as a narrative or support larger work as marketing material UCAS Code: W900 producing, administrating ■ Develop requisite research skills required for the working world and promoting theatre and understand the historical and and film. cultural context to arts practice

This three-year practical course draws together the broad disciplines YEAR 2 ■ of theatre and film (such as writing Further develop your skills acquired in Year 1 and learn new facets of the producing role by focusing on more specific tasks across media, theatre and film production for performance, lighting & sound, ■ Develop your understanding of the skills required to write for film theatre directing & directing for ■ Develop your understanding of location management, fundraising, preparing grant camera, screenwriting, film editing, proposals, touring a production, and filming live events ■ Explore the role and practice of the director and dramaturg in theatre and film location management, dramaturgy, and digital set design) with business- focused aspects of the creative arts and associated industries YEAR 3 (including marketing, web-design, ■ The third year has one core unit, a written proposal, in which you plan a project that you could feasibly achieve in the future social media, fundraising, and ■ Alongside this, there are opportunities to practically engage with vocational arts management). It prepares pathways, for example, film production, theatre producing, writing for screen you for a career in the creative or performance, etc. Why we’re great industries working as producers and facilitators, and develops ■ Development of business transferable skills in communication, AFTER EAST 15 and entrepreneurial skills presentation, administration, in a creative environment The UK’s creative industries are now worth over £84 billion to the UK economy. leadership and critical analysis. The BA Creative Producing course develops your capacity to instigate projects across ■ Understanding of how to the digital, stage and screen sectors. Industry specialists and professional experts develop artistic projects into Based at our Southend Campus, work with you throughout the degree to develop your employability. Students viable ventures you will have direct access to our state-of-the-art Clifftown Theatre and have opportunities for workplace learning, and are encouraged to develop their ■ Introduction to stage, screen the opportunity to work alongside professional profile in preparation for careers as freelance producers working as part and live event production fellow East 15 students studying of a creative team, and for roles across theatre, media and film such as researchers, processes on our actor training programmes. producers, editors, writers, and managers.

44 45 This course provides a Certificate of Higher foundation in acting and can prepare you for further Education in Theatre Arts study, either at East 15 or at other conservatoire drama schools. Loughton & Southend Campus

UCAS Code: W410 The intention is to help create actors who will have an intellectual as well as a vocational life in the theatre, introducing you to the concepts and mechanics behind each.

The Certificate of Higher Education in Theatre Arts is a highly focused exploration of acting techniques and aims to introduce you to the context that TERM 1 TERM 2 ■ gives each theatrical era its distinctive A focus on acting, voice, singing ■ Focus on heightened, poetic and and movement studies classical texts and their characters identity. This includes (on a practical ■ Explore imaginatively through various ■ Begin to establish approaches to means of communication and learn level) movement, music, improvisational textual analysis and the use of about the roots of theatre practice improvisation skills and acting. Overall, it is an ■ Begin to study yourself in the ■ Again, the term culminates in same way you will learn to study an assessed studio-based . intensively practical programme a character, deepening your performance to a small invited understanding of what it means audience of staff and students Throughout the three terms, students to be human ■ undertake a number of compulsory Work on audition technique ■ The term culminates in an assessed TERM 3 modules. These cover audition studio-based performance to a ■ Bring together all of the skills and small invited audience of staff and experience developed throughout technique, movement, voice and students the course singing. During the first two terms ■ The course then culminates in Why we’re great at the Southend Campus, you are performances at our Campus theatre spaces ■ One year intensive acting also introduced to acting courses skills development that specialise in Stage Combat, AFTER EAST 15 ■ Audition technique coaching Physical Theatre, Community During the year, students may audition for places on one of the BA courses at ■ Preparation for advanced Theatre and World Performance. East 15. Many students are also accepted at other drama schools or at university acting training drama departments. Students will be helped to choose and prepare scenes for audition purposes.

46 47 Our International TERM 1 International Explore the art of the actor whist also learning about the roots of theatre practice. Foundation in Acting offers Modules cover subjects including: ■ An introduction to key acting techniques, technical performance skills, movement an intensive, introductory and voice Foundation in Acting ■ Unarmed stage combat training in contemporary ■ Audition skills and techniques, including an introduction to the UK Drama School and classical acting. applications and processes Loughton Campus It aims to prepare international students TERM 2 UCAS Code: W415 (non-UK) for a BA or BFA degree Your second term focuses on: programme either at a UK drama ■ Interpreting and realising the character and the use of observation and research to create a role school or university (including East ■ Applying director’s notes 15), or in another country. There is ■ An introduction to key aspects of classical plays and rehearsal techniques ■ Extending your knowledge of , focussing on and carriage a strong and unrivalled emphasis on movement period style in movement whilst continuing the study of linking movement to acting a role voice, movement and singing, as well ■ Introducing the use of a weapons system in the theatrical combat ■ as concentrated classes in acting, Further study around the approach to text and auditions audition technique and support in English language and accents. TERM 3 You will learn and develop key acting Your third term brings together methods, including Stanislavski’s all the skills and experience you have developed through the course principal concepts, and how to personify and applies it to further acting and them in performance, as well as (for practical skillsets including: some) the challenges of acting in English. ■ Acting for Film ■ Communicating with an audience The course also offers a unique focus ■ Awareness of the body as an actor’s on Shakespeare and includes a number instrument and the application of learned movement techniques with of field trips throughout the year to acting challenges Why we’re great renowned British performance landmarks, ■ Mock auditions – ensuring you are confident and assured with ■ 1 year intensive, introductory training including The Globe, so as to better audition pieces in contemporary and classical acting understand the environment in which Shakespeare’s plays were written and ■ Focus on Stanislavski techniques AFTER EAST 15 produced and recognise the backdrop and acting for screen During the year, students may of Elizabethan and Jacobean texts. audition for places on one of the ■ Visit to Shakespeare’s Globe and The course is based at our Loughton BA courses at East 15. The course other renowned British performance Campus, providing quick access aims to prepare international students landmarks via the Underground to the rich, (non-UK) for a BA or BFA degree ■ Intensive skill training by leading cultural diversity of central London, programme either at a UK drama school UK and international faculty whilst also offering an attractive and or university (including East 15), or in peaceful setting in which to study. another country.

48 49 Referees should be able to comment on an applicant’s attitude to work UNDERGRADUATE BA ACTING & BA CREATIVE PRODUCING (THEATRE & SHORT FILM) Applying for and/or study, reliability, enthusiasm, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CONTEMPORARY THEATRE relevant interests, time management Campus Code: L Campus Code: S BA ACTING UCAS Code: W441 UCAS Code: W900 and suitability for the course. Undergraduate Campus Code: L Must be successful at audition, and achieve Must be successful at interview, References are not required prior to UCAS Code: W411 CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS and achieve BBC at A-level, or the application and audition/interview. tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In equivalent in UCAS tariff points, to Must be successful at audition and achieve addition, all applicants require GCSE English include 2 full A-levels. In addition all Applicants are required to pay a CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS at grade C or above (or equivalent). applicants require GCSE English at Courses tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In non-refundable audition fee of £55. grade C or above (or equivalent). addition, all applicants require GCSE BA ACTING & Details of the audition process and the English at grade C or above (or equivalent). STAGE COMBAT CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER ‘terms & conditions’ for the audition BA ACTING (INTERNATIONAL) EDUCATION IN THEATRE Campus Code: S fee are available on our website. ARTS (CERT HE) Campus Code: L UCAS Code W412 We believe in fair access to training Students who wish to be considered for a place on an UCAS Code: W83A Must be successful at audition, and achieve Campus Code: L or S and therefore provide free auditions Must be successful at audition and achieve CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS UCAS Code: W410 undergraduate programme at East 15 will need to apply to applicants from low-income CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In Must be successful at audition, through both the East 15 Direct Application Form which households. Further information tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In addition all applicants require GCSE English and achieve A-level grade E or addition, all applicants require GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent). equivalent qualification. In addition all can be found on our website: regarding eligibility for our Audition Fee English at grade C or above (or equivalent). applicants require GCSE English at Waiver Scheme can be found here: BA PHYSICAL THEATRE grade C or above (or equivalent). BA ACTING & www.east15.ac.uk/undergraduate/applying-to-east-15 Campus Code: S www.east15.ac.uk/undergraduate/ COMMUNITY THEATRE INTERNATIONAL UCAS Code: W494 applying-to-east-15 FOUNDATION IN ACTING and the online APPLY system organised by UCAS Campus Code: S Must be successful at audition, and achieve Students applying for BA Stage UCAS Code: W496 CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS Campus Code: L (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service – & Production Management and Must be successful at audition, and achieve tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In UCAS Code: W415 CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS addition all applicants require GCSE English www.ucas.com). BA Creative Producing (Theatre Must be successful at audition, tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In at grade C or above (or equivalent). and achieve A-level grade E or will be , & Short Film) interviewed addition, all applicants require GCSE equivalent qualification. In addition all BA WORLD PERFORMANCE Students only need to enter one evidence of suitability for study (for not auditioned, and therefore do English at grade C or above (or equivalent). applicants require GCSE English at choice on their UCAS application, but example, completion of an Access not have to pay an audition fee. It is also a requirement that all students Campus Code: S grade C or above (or equivalent). on the BA Acting & Community Theatre UCAS Code: W495 are able to apply for up to 3 courses course, Open University qualification For further detailed information course are required to undertake an ENGLISH LANGUAGE Must be successful at audition, and achieve or relevant work-based experience). enhanced DBS check because they will on the East 15 direct application form. about our admissions process, BBC at A-level, or the equivalent in UCAS Applicants with English as a second come into contact with children and/ tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In or other language may be asked to If you are not intending to enter Please note that applicants who are links to our online application or vulnerable adults through a work addition all applicants require GCSE English provide evidence of their ability to engaged in full-time education when system and UCAS, please visit: placement undertaken as part of their UCAS at all, you can still apply to at grade C or above (or equivalent). understand and express themselves in course. DBS checks must be completed English for academic purposes. This East 15 and should miss applying to East 15 and are given an www.east15.ac.uk/undergraduate/ directly prior to commencement of the relevant BA STAGE & PRODUCTION is important to ensure that students offer following audition/interview, will applying-to-east-15 work placement or activity. Students are out the UCAS step. Please enter MANAGEMENT derive full benefit from their studies need to obtain a reference from their required to declare a criminal record at the and meet the Home Office Tier 4 visa “DirectApp” in the ‘UCAS number’ time of applying for the course and/or prior current school, college or university. Campus Code: L requirements. Details of any additional box on our Direct Application Form. to completing a DBS check application. UCAS Code: DKAS requirements will be made clear to Applicants who are no longer in full- UCAS INFORMATION A student with a DBS disclosure certificate Must be successful at interview, and achieve successful applicants within their offer. There is no upper age limit for time education should try and obtain a Institution Name: Essex containing details of a criminal record will be referred to the University’s DBS Review CDD at A-level or the equivalent in UCAS applications, although applicants reference from their previous educational Institution Code: E70 Panel who will determine whether or not tariff points, to include 2 full A-levels. In must hold academic qualifications establishment. If this is from more than Campus Code: L for Loughton the student can be admitted to the course addition all applicants require GCSE English or permitted to continue on the course. at grade C or above (or equivalent). equivalent to the entry requirements three years ago a reference from a S for Southend for any chosen course/s or provide current employer would be appropriate.

50 51 The audition day starts with a general WHAT TO PREPARE Auditions are required for address to all applicants after which Candidates for all acting courses must ■ Be wary of selecting roles that are too Undergraduate you will be allocated to a group and all students undertaking prepare two contrasting speeches from the removed from your playing age - you will directed to a room to perform your first following categories (1 speech from each): want to find a character that you can ■ . degree or certificate audition piece. You will then be asked A play by Shakespeare or another connect with, relate to and understand Auditions Elizabethan/Jacobean playwright, lasting Your focus should be on inhabiting a schemes that involve to perform your audition speeches no more than one and a half minutes. character and expressing the thoughts and in front of your group and at least ■ A contemporary (post 1990) play lasting emotions through the text. acting. Applicants to our ■ one East 15 tutor. Some students may no more than one and a half minutes. Be cautious of choosing comical speeches that play more like a stand-up act. BA Stage & Production be recalled after lunch for a further Some of our courses also have additional audition requirements. Please check the Comedy is fine, but it should be rooted Management and BA audition, workshop and/or interview below box and ensure you have prepped for all in character and situation. if the tutors require more information of your course choices. ■ Be wary of choosing a speech that Creative Producing requires an “accomplished” accent unlike in order to make their decision. Please Before selecting your pieces for audition, read the whole play and be ready to talk about the your own - you will want to focus on (Theatre & Short Film) note, if you are not recalled, this does characters and the action. the actions and thoughts within the speech, not presenting an accent. not necessarily mean that you have ■ We may ask you to approach your courses are required to ■ Please note that been unsuccessful. text in a variety of new ways, including we will not advise you complete an informal improvisations or paraphrasing of on your choice of character or speech, During your audition, you may receive classical text. this selection is a personal decision and is part of the audition process. interview. direction and suggestions on your performance so you should listen closely to what you are being asked ADDITIONAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS The East 15 audition process is very to do. Through our suggestions, we ■ BA ACTING / BA ACTING writing, music, dance, poetry, film thorough and has been commended for are offering feedback on the work (INTERNATIONAL) / or visual art). If you require any AV the opportunity it provides for applicants CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER equipment or props for your piece, that we have seen. We do not give you must bring these with you and be to demonstrate their full potential. feedback after the event, but if you EDUCATION IN THEATRE able to set it up and dismantle them The audition lasts from four to six ARTS (Cert HE) quickly. Applicants may also be asked listen attentively, you will gain insight We may wish to see an additional hours and includes opportunities to ask to take part in a group activity. and feedback during the audition. speech from you, so please have ■ questions and engage with staff and prepared a third speech from a published BA ACTING & International applicants may submit STAGE COMBAT current students. play, lasting no more than two minutes, audition material via the web if they that contrasts well with the contemporary You may be invited to take part in Auditions and interviews generally (post 1990) speech. Applicants may also a physical session, during which cannot attend an audition in the UK. we will be able to better assess take place at the campus where be asked to take part in a group activity. Applicants wishing to submit your physical aptitude as performer. digital/ ■ the programme is based, either the BA ACTING & Please ensure you have appropriate online audition material will have the COMMUNITY THEATRE Loughton Campus or Southend clothing and footwear. opportunity to do so via our direct online We may wish to see an additional ■ BA PHYSICAL THEATRE Campus, however we do occasionally speech from you, so please have application form. We may wish to see more from you, hold joint Campus auditions days prepared a third speech from a East 15 also auditions internationally published play or a piece you have so please have prepared a third piece in Loughton. We presently also devised or written yourself, lasting of self-devised physical theatre that each year. Dates, venues and you feel demonstrates your skills in hold regional auditions in Cardiff, no more than two minutes. availability can be found on our website: this area, lasting no more than two Exeter, Leeds and Shrewsbury, and ■ BA ACTING & minutes. If you require any audio hope to expand our regional audition www.east15.ac.uk/how-to-apply/ CONTEMPORARY THEATRE equipment or props for your piece, We locations this coming year. Auditions international-auditions may wish to see an additional you must bring these with you and speech from you, so please have be able to set up and dismantle them run from December through to June. prepared a third piece, lasting no more quickly. Applicants may also take Interviews can take place at any than three minutes, that is something part in a group physical activity. you have created (be it a piece of arranged time.

52 53 UK STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL Taking out a loan can feel like a big STUDENTS Money Matters – financial commitment, so we want to Our fees for the academic year make sure you know exactly how it 2021-2022 are £16,850 per year. Undergraduate works. The UK Government provides If you would like advice on whether UK students with a tuition fee loan, you would be classified as an meaning you do not need to pay tuition overseas student in relation fees upfront or during your course. to your tuition fees, contact our If you are a UK student, you can also take Undergraduate Admissions Office out a maintenance loan, which helps via email at: [email protected] cover living expenses while you are at The UK Council for International university. You only start repaying your Student Affairs (UKCISA) can also loan once your income reaches a certain give you advice and information on level, and if your income drops below this, fee statuses. Visit their website for you’ll stop making repayments – so you more information: www.ukcisa.org.uk don’t need to worry about not keeping up. As part of the visa application Our UK tuition fees for the academic process, you will be asked to year 2021-2022 will be £9,250 produce evidence of your ability to An estimate of living costs for a per year for UK students. pay tuition fees and to cover living typical undergraduate student can be EU STUDENTS expenses during the course. There is found at: https://www1.essex.ac.uk/ fees-and-funding/money/cost-living/ We are currently not in a position more information on the University to confirm our fees for EU nationals website about the current UK Home Theses figures are intended as a for the academic year 2021-22, Office requirements at: https:// guide and will vary depending on as we are awaiting the outcome of www1.essex.ac.uk/immigration/ individual lifestyle and circumstances. EU exit negotiations between the PREVIOUS STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS UK Government and the EU. If you have previously studied at a AND BURSARIES There have also been no decisions higher education institution, this may We offer financial packages to on UK government student support affect the amount of financial support support students, including those from for EU students, following the UK’s available to you. To find out more lower income households. Additional full withdrawal from the EU. We are about this, or if you have any other support for UK students includes aware that students are starting to questions, contact our Funding Team bursaries for care leavers, students consider where they would like to study via e-mail at: [email protected] with refugee status, and students in 2021 and we will provide further COST OF LIVING from lower income households advice as soon as we are able to. Beyond the academic fees you will studying on a year abroad, or doing If you are an EU student, we encourage pay for your programme, the other an industrial or voluntary placement. you to research financial support offered main costs are living expenses. Use our online scholarship finder in your home country. National grants Where you choose to live will play to search for funding opportunities or loans may be provided by your a big part in determining how much at: https://www1.essex.ac.uk/fees- government or local careers service. money you will need while studying. and-funding/scholarship-finder/

54 55 Postgraduate Study

East 15 currently offers the following courses for postgraduate students:

MA ACTING

MA OR MFA ACTING (INTERNATIONAL)

MA OR MFA THEATRE DIRECTING

MA PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRACTICE

PHD DRAMA & PERFORMANCE (PRACTICE AS RESEARCH) OR PHD DRAMA & PERFORMANCE

The training at East 15 went above and beyond anything I could have imagined, giving me the tools to confidently and safely move my actor- self out of the way to let the character come through. I am a firm believer that the more you put in; the more you get out of any experience.

Nicole Palomba, previous MA Acting student

56 57 On one level, MA Acting is a MA Acting is a challenging course that encourages the thoroughly practical, highly MA Acting development of a personal methodology based upon intensive, vocational course. East 15’s unique practices. On another level, it is a thought- provoking, life-changing reflection Loughton Campus on the function and art of the actor – exploring techniques from some of Europe’s most influential practitioners as well as innovative professional practice from the UK and internationally.

Develops intuitive and spontaneous practice rooted in research

You will need discipline and motivation to work at an advanced level. Beyond these, the requirements are abundant energy, insatiable curiosity and a robust sense of humour. Some students may already possess a university degree (not necessarily in a related discipline) whilst others will have established themselves in other career paths and now seek to change the direction of their lives towards that of a professional actor. Why we’re great This course also attracts professional actors who feel the need to reflect ■ Industry-ready intensive actor on their practice, extend their range training by leading practitioners and skills, refresh their creativity, ■ London industry showcase increase their professional contacts ■ Focus on Stanislavsky and and gain academic recognition. Laban techniques

58 59 TERM 1 ■ Focussed classes in movement, voice and singing, as well as contextual studies ■ Development of an artistic practice from an exploration of personal self, to that of the body in time and space and from there to the creation of character and the realisation of text ■ Acting classes promote the development of intuitive, creative responses which are then framed by the introduction of techniques to build character and play actions ■ Apply technical voice and movement work to the context of an acting exercise through showings of short naturalistic scenes ■ Introduction to actor-centric research

TERM 2 ■ Core skills classes continue ■ Intensive Shakespeare module which develops and strengthens the integration of technical skills with acting technique ■ Experience East 15’s renowned and distinctive ‘Living History’ project - a long-form, non-performative improvisation in which the actor can, through rigorous research and a residential period away from the campus environment, experience and identify with the practical and visceral realities, as well as the psychological and emotional attributes, of the character ■ Devise an ensemble studio performance and understand and realise what it is to make theatre and the realities of the industry by taking on stage management and production roles for this project ■ Begin to focus on acting for recorded media

TERM 3 ■ Further develop your skills in acting for recorded media, resulting in material for your professional showreel ■ Learn performance skills for radio and microphone technique ■ Focus on the ‘MA Project’, which consists of working in small groups on self-generated productions, where you are given independence and autonomy as company members. Final shows are performed in East 15’s Corbett Theatre or in other venues, as appropriate ■ The second half of term 3 sees a full production of an ensemble devised text-based play

SHOWCASE AFTER EAST 15 and gain funding, as well as a variety In September, students return for a short On completion of the MA Acting of methodologies for developing your intensive rehearsal period in preparation programme, you are qualified as an own artistic practice. for the Industry Showcase, held in actor and recognised as a graduate You are encouraged to remain in a Central London venue for agents, of East 15 training. You are equipped touch with the school, to watch the casting directors, film, television and to pursue acting careers in theatre, development of succeeding students theatre directors and other industry film, TV and radio. You also have an and to benefit from informal support professionals. understanding of how to create your own and mentoring as you continue in work, including how to form companies your career.

60 61 We regard every actor as an individual dimensional characters of emotional OR MA or MFA Acting and understand the need for different depth and veracity with sophisticated MA MFA Acting (International) is a full-time, keys to unlock their capabilities texts in different genres and styles. as artists and human beings. This training is a holistic approach professional and intensive (International) We believe in positivity, passion, to building character and interpreting training program designed professionalism, and creating narrative, ideal for any student whose interest lies in the craftsmanship specifically for international a truly safe space in which you can learn and explore to reach of acting and performance. students. Loughton Campus your full potential. You will have You will become a self-sufficient the physical and vocal skills and actor, in charge of your own techniques combined with our unique process, and be able to work The course emphasises the importance and rigorous approach to all aspects confidently with any director, in Why we’re great of the integration and mastery of a of acting training to build truthful, three- any genre or discipline of acting. ■ Performance on the stage of the wide spectrum of core acting skills. Globe theatre in London This includes; acting classes, Laban, ■ International cohort of students Feldenkrais, Somatic and Grotowski from across the world based movement classes, voice production, articulation, RP (Received ■ Intensive skill training by leading UK Pronunciation), context and singing. and international faculty The training draws primarily on existing ■ East 15 is a fully accredited Drama practice, the legacy of Stanislavski, UK school and the unique methodologies and ■ We give our actors and directors ethos of East 15 itself, which grew the chance to work together on out of the techniques, beliefs and collaborative projects practice of one of the UK’s most famous ■ Filmmaking and editing and historically influential theatre resources and extensive companies of the 20th Century, Joan studio and performance Littlewood’s ‘Theatre Workshop’. spaces You will have the experience of working with an international cohort of actors from all parts of the world, with different cultural and historical perspectives, life experiences, and training, which will enlighten, challenge, educate and inform you as an artist and human being. Our teaching incorporates the intensive study of Shakespeare, and a residency and performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

62 63 AFTER EAST 15 The MA runs for 12 months and the MFA for 20 months. MA and MFA students are combined for most of the first year. Graduates will have a comprehensive, other countries. Many have formed professional training and a clear, their own very successful theatre embedded process that will enable companies, including LubDub Theatre FIRST YEAR (MA & MFA) SECOND YEAR (MFA ONLY) them to pursue professional careers in New York, and have written plays performed professionally in London, This year focuses on working as an acting in theatre and related professions TERM 1 ensemble with outside professional theatre in an increasingly global industry. New York, LA, Oslo and Washington. directors. These are public productions ■ Focus on acting techniques evolved from the Stanislavski tradition, employing Graduates are working and winning MFA graduates have also gone on to which showcase the students to the UK extensive improvisational exercises to explore the core and heart of the approach to the awards as actors in the USA, China, teaching careers at Universities in North acting training at East 15. This enables students from different traditions and approaches industry. to identify and achieve a common language and experience as preparation for the Norway, South Korea and many America, South Korea, and many other subsequent training TERM 1 countries around the world. ■ Develop your understanding of the meaning and mechanics of Shakespeare’s text ■ and study a range of analytical and experimental approaches to develop clarity, Writing workshops with a accuracy, and be able to inhabit the text truthfully professional playwright, leading to a practical self-devised, ■ The term concludes with a two-week residency at Shakespeare’s Globe where you live-streamed, solo theatre work with the Globe’s own directors, text, movement, voice, dance, and stage combat performance in the Corbett Theatre experts and will rehearse and perform one-hour ensemble versions of Shakespeare with accompanying dissertation, texts on the Globe stage. or students may choose to write a longer dissertation, instead of the practical performance project TERM 2 ■ Public productions of shows aimed at younger audiences in East 15’s ■ With character and scene study, the focus shifts to a realist approach. Through our Corbett Theatre intensive, detailed approach to text analysis, research and improvisation, you will expand your ability to bring character and situation to life, and further develop the depth of your process. This module utilises realist scripts from Chekhov and Ibsen to Rattigan TERM 2 ■ The second part of the term shifts the focus to UK contemporary texts. You extend ■ your vocal, physical, and analytical skills in the creation of roles that reflect a current The ensemble performs in public cultural context and perform in an ensemble production in a studio performance. productions in a London theatre venue ■ Classes in film, radio and voiceover teach you the skills required for acting TERM 3 for camera and microphone technique, ■ You will perform in a full-length play, allowing you to create a complete role in providing you with content for a a public production in East 15’s Corbett Theatre, highlighting the graduating professional showreel, website and MA students. MFA students finish for the term after this performance. voice reel ■ ■ The MA students then work on filmed showreel material for an ‘Online Industry You also have professional preparation Showcase’, followed by writing workshops with a professional playwright, leading to a in audition technique and practice, practical self-devised, live-streamed, solo theatre performance in the Corbett Theatre self-taping, self-promotion and with accompanying dissertation, or students may choose to write a longer dissertation branding instead of the practical performance project.

TERM 3 ■ The ensemble performs in public productions in either East 15’s Corbett Theatre or a second Central London theatre venue

64 65 overseas, most recently in Moscow, MA or MFA Theatre Directing is a unique and renowned Bali and Thailand involving MA OR MFA course designed specifically for those who are already specialist practical study in an alternative cultural environment. practising as or who wish to establish themselves as Theatre Directing professional theatre directors. Overseas modules in Bali and Thailand include: World Theatre and Theatre of the East. In Moscow, It is open to emerging theatre directors The menu of modules rotates on Loughton Campus at the GITIS Institute, modules and to students from the UK and to a regular basis, but always covers include: Stanislavskian Acting students from around the world. Our a range of directorial practice that is Methodology, Meyerhold and teaching is driven by a wide range of unrivalled in its diversity and will include Biomechanics, Michael Chekhov. leading directors and professional several of the following: Shakespeare, The course is full time however, practitioners from the UK and Contemporary British Drama, Comedy, some module choices enable overseas. The programme benefits Musical Theatre and Opera, Physical periods of time away to pursue from its close ties with the London Theatre, Brecht, Techniques of professional theatre work. theatre world, which provides training Adaptation, Improvisation and Devising expertise of the highest calibre and the Techniques, Contemporary Irish Drama, AFTER EAST 15 professional networks that are vital to Rehearsal Processes and Workshops, launching a Theatre Directing career. Former students now work as Collaboration with Designers, professional freelance directors, The MA runs for one year on a Attachment (Assistant Director), run companies and venues as full-time basis and the MFA for 24 The Artistic Director, Commedia Artistic Directors or teach directing in months. For MA study, you take four dell’Arte and Directing for Camera. universities and conservatoires around modules during three consecutive East 15 also runs some modules the world. terms, followed by a three-month period of independent study, at Theatre Directing workshop the end of which you present a with Mehmet Ergen Director’s Production Workbook (or, alternatively, your MA Dissertation).

For the MFA, running over 24 months, you take eight modules during six consecutive terms, followed by Why we’re great independent study that results in a fully resourced practical project at ■ Intensive practical training by leading one of East 15’s theatre performance UK professional directors spaces or in a London theatre venue ■ Module options in Bali and Moscow (or, alternatively, an MFA Dissertation). ■ Largest professional theatre directing Each year you have the opportunity to programme in Europe choose four modules out of the seven or eight different options that we offer.

66 67 Our unique programme allows you to continue to work on professional TERM 1 ■  as a preparation for study and MA Professional projects whilst integrating your Reflect on your previous experience development planning professional practice and knowledge ■ Identify and respond critically to a range of theories relevant to contemporary with academic and practical learning. performance practice and develop an individual appreciation of how they can Theatre Practice enhance and enrich your own practice (subject to validation) ■ Online study and peer ■ Locate your own professional work in the context of contemporary and recent practitioners in a variety of theatrical forms discussion forum ■ Intensive teaching blocks Loughton Campus (2x two-week blocks TERM 2 in Terms 2 and 3) ■ Based on ideas and processes explored in Term 1, collaborate with your ■ One-to-one online tutor support cohort to create and perform a short piece of original devised theatre or film. Alternatively, you have the option to be assessed through a professional theatre project produced off-Campus, providing that you can submit documentary evidence The degree is delivered through a ■ Consider the professional skills and knowledge you can offer as a teacher and facilitator and translate your own creative practice into engaging and effective combination of online study with learning sessions intensive live workshops and uses your existing professional and teaching practice as a medium for TERM 3 development and exploration. This ■ Apply a range of the knowledge, skills and approaches explored during taught flexible approach means that you can modules to develop and present a substantial written or practical project live abroad or study with us alongside your personal or professional commitments whilst developing your AFTER EAST 15 practice as a theatre practitioner, On completion of the MA Professional teacher, director, designer, dancer or Theatre Practice programme, you are interdisciplinary artist with a specific recognised as a graduate of East 15 interest in theatre and performance. conservatoire training, equipped with Applicants must either have an the ability to build on your existing established professional profile professional knowledge and further (including formal or informal training) identify and develop your skills in live performance; i.e. actors and through research in a professional This course is other performers, directors, designers, environment moving forward. designed specifically stage and production managers, or hold a Diploma from an accredited for established conservatoire or hold a BA degree professionals currently and experience in a relevant field. working or teaching in the performing arts.

68 69 of research including practice as However, all PhD students can arrange Undertaking PhD study research and text-based enquiry, for access to the available facilities at PhD Drama & Performance gives you the opportunity and are experts in drawing connections both Loughton and Southend. between exploratory practice, STUDY & SUBMISSION (Practice as Research) to engage with an area advanced critical analysis and of drama, theatre, or theoretical framing. We have During the first year of their PhD programme, candidates will be expected performance in depth extensive links with all sectors of the OR theatre industry and as one of the most to undertake required skills training and at an advanced international drama schools in the UK, and to develop an in-depth plan PhD Drama & Performance level. East 15 Acting we also have a range of established and timetable for undertaking their international connections. research within a three-year period. School, with its growing Staff research specialisms include Students will start to collect research research profile and world performance, actor-training material, define their methodology, and internationally recognised and audience reception. Our staff be able to contextualise their research Loughton & Southend Campuses in relation to existing literature and research quality is an are undertaking research in areas such as movement and somatics in practice. obvious home for such actor training, voice, immersive and Before entry into the second year, investigation participatory performance, intermedial candidates will have a Confirmation performance, performance art, Board, which reviews the candidate’s twentieth century avant-garde practice, progress and determines whether the At East 15, research degree students intercultural training and practice, will undertake one of two paths quality of research is at PhD level. After Balinese theatre, Brazilian theatre, of enquiry. The PhD in Drama and the student’s candidature is confirmed, Shakespeare and theatre directing. Performance is a conventional PhD they will continue to undertake the body whereby candidates are assessed via SPECIALIST FACILITIES of their research investigation. thesis and viva voce examination. In the third-year, students should be As a highly competitive acting For the PhD Drama and Performance working to complete all elements of their conservatoire, we are well equipped (Practice as Research) course, submission. to cater for a range of activities and candidates are assessed via practices. Our cutting-edge facilities, practice as research, a thesis that ASSESSMENT resources and support for research, contextualises and analyses the offered across three campuses PHD Drama & Performance: performance practice in relation to (Southend, Loughton, Colchester) are 60,000-80,000 word thesis and the research topic, and a viva voce world class. We are well placed to viva voce examination. examination. For guidance, areas facilitate practice as research by virtue of expected practice include theatre PHD Drama & Performance of our high-specification performance directing, dramaturgy, actor training, (Practice as Research): and rehearsal spaces, design design (scenery, sound, lighting, Practice as research (50%), studios, and infrastructure. costume), and performance art. 30,000-40,000 word thesis (50%) PhD students will be based at and viva voce examination. OUR EXPERT STAFF Southend or Loughton depending Our staff undertake many forms on the location of their supervisor.

70 71 Applying for POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS MASTERS PhD STUDY

MA ACTING PhD DRAMA & PERFORMANCE Postgraduate Successful live audition or digital audition (via Skype, YouTube (PRACTICE AS RESEARCH) OR or alternative online platform), plus a 2:1 honours degree in any PhD DRAMA & PERFORMANCE discipline or equivalent or suitable previous experience. You are required to have a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline, Courses or international equivalent, and a Masters degree in Drama, MA OR MFA ACTING (INTERNATIONAL) Performance or a related field, or to have equivalent professional Successful live audition or digital audition (via Skype, YouTube experience. A well-developed research proposal is also or alternative online platform), plus a 2:1 honours degree in any essential. discipline or equivalent or suitable previous experience. Applicants who do not hold the above qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. MA OR MFA THEATRE DIRECTING Successful written application, plus a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline or equivalent or suitable previous life experience. A CV or Resume (recommended) and a portfolio of work (optional) may be submitted as part of an online application. Candidates will also be invited for interview.

MA PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRACTICE Successful written application, plus a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline and equivalent or suitable previous life experience. A CV or Resume (recommended) and a portfolio of work (optional) may be submitted as part of an online application. Candidates will also be invited for interview.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants to postgraduate Acting Applicants with English as a second courses (excluding Theatre Directing) are required to pay a non-refundable or other language may be asked to audition fee of £55. Details of the All postgraduate applicants to East 15 must provide evidence of their ability to audition process and the ‘terms demonstrate their suitability for entry. understand and express themselves & conditions’ for the audition fee in English for academic purposes. This is important to ensure that students are available on our website. Postgraduate applicants are assessed however, applicants will need to hold your assessment, you will also need derive full benefit from their studies Full details can be found here: on their experience (both academic academic qualifications equivalent to undertake an audition that has and meet the Home Office Tier 4 visa https://www.east15.ac.uk/masters/ and practical) and potential for to the entry requirements for their an element of physical activity. requirements. Details of any additional applying-to-east-15 requirements will be made clear to success. It would be unlikely that chosen course or provide evidence Applicants to MA or MFA Theatre All PhD applicants should submit successful applicants within their offer. someone under the age of 21 will of their suitability for study. To this Directing do not need to attend an application directly to the YOUR POSTGRADUATE have gained the requisite academic end, we will assess your experience University of Essex. an audition but are required to APPLICATION qualifications required for entry. There (both academic and practical) and attend an interview in person https://www1.essex.ac.uk/pgapply All MA students must complete the is no upper age limit for applications, your potential for success. As part of or via Skype (or similar). East 15 online application form.

72 73 During your audition, you may receive ■ Be wary of choosing a speech Auditions are required direction and suggestions on your that requires an “accomplished” Postgraduate performance so you should listen accent unlike your own – you for all students closely to what you are being asked will want to focus on the actions undertaking masters to do. Through our suggestions, we and thoughts within the speech, Auditions courses that involve are offering feedback on the work not presenting and accent. that we have seen. We do not give ■ Please note that we will not acting. Auditions take feedback after the event, but if you advise you on your choice of listen attentively, you will gain insight place at our Loughton character or speech, this selection and feedback during the sessions. Campus between is a personal decision and is Our audition process is very thorough, part of the audition process. December and May. giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your full potential. The MA OR MFA MA ACTING AND audition lasts from four to six hours THEATRE DIRECTING ■ Be wary of selecting roles that OR and includes opportunities to ask MA MFA ACTING Applicants will be assessed on the basis questions and engage with staff and are too removed from your (INTERNATIONAL) of their written application and will be current students. Candidates for acting playing age - you will want to East 15 auditions each year at a host find a character that you can called for interview or given a telephone courses must prepare two contrasting of international locations. As members connect with, relate to and or Skype interview. speeches from the following categories of URTA we also attend their auditions (1 speech from each): understand. Your focus should Interviews take place at our Loughton across North America. be on inhabiting a character campus between November and May. Information regarding dates, venues and ■ A play by Shakespeare or and presenting a speech. availability can be found on our website: another Elizabethan/Jacobean ■ Be cautious of choosing comical www.east15.ac.uk/how-to-apply/ playwright, lasting no more speeches that play more like international-auditions. than one and a half minutes. a stand-up act. Comedy is International applicants may audition ■ A contemporary (post 1990) fine, but it should be rooted via an online link (e.g. YouTube/Vimeo) play lasting no more than in character and situation. if they cannot attend an audition in the one and a half minutes. UK. Applicants can provide links to digital audition materials within their Before selecting your pieces for online application form which can be audition, read the whole play and be accessed via ready to talk about the characters www.east15.ac.uk/masters/applying- and the action. to-east-15. ■ We may ask you to approach The audition day starts with a general your text in a variety of new address to all applicants after which you ways, including improvisations will be allocated to a group and directed or paraphrasing of classical text. to a room for your first audition piece. You will then be asked to perform your audition speeches in front of your group and at least one East 15 tutor.

74 75 UK STUDENTS FEES Our UK fees are between £13,990 and Money Matters – £15,930. For International students they are between £15,540 and £17,570. Postgraduate EU STUDENTS FEES We are currently not in a position to confirm our fees for EU nationals for the academic year 2021-22, as we are awaiting the outcome of EU exit negotiations between the need while home country. National grants or UK Government and the EU. studying. loans may be provided by your . PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES An estimate government or local careers service of living costs Your fees can be paid in full at the start SCHOLARSHIPS for a typical of the academic year, or in three equal New postgraduate students who postgraduate student can be found instalments in October, January and have accepted a place at East 15 at: https://www.essex.ac.uk/ April. If you are a non-EEA student will automatically be sent details requiring our sponsorship for a Tier 4 student/money/cost-of-living of scholarships and bursaries with visa application, you must pay your The figures are intended as a guide their offer letter. To find out more and first instalment as a non-refundable and will vary depending on individual to check your eligibility please visit: deposit in order to be assigned lifestyle and circumstances. https://www1.essex.ac.uk/fees-and- your Confirmation of Acceptance PG LOANS funding/masters/scholarships/ for Studies (CAS), or show proof If you are a UK student and looking to that you are being sponsored by a study a Masters degree, you may be ALTERNATIVE SOURCES body recognised by our University. entitled to a government funded loan. OF FUNDING STUDENT VISA Course eligibility and residency criteria To help you navigate the world of REQUIREMENTS will apply. For more information visit: alternative funding, we’ve taken out a As part of the visa application process, https://www1.essex.ac.uk/fees- subscription to The Alternative Guide to you’ll be asked to produce evidence of and-funding/masters/loans/www. Postgraduate Funding Online. This vast your ability to pay tuition fees and to gov.uk/postgraduate-loan database will give you information on cover living expenses. More information There have been no decisions on alternative funding sources, including: regarding the Tier 4 application can be UK government student support studentships, charitable trusts and found here: https://www1.essex.ac.uk/ for EU students, following the UK’s grants, private corporate sponsorship, immigration/apply_for_a_visa/tier4/ full withdrawal from the EU. We are research councils, learned societies COST OF LIVING aware that students are starting to and more. To access this resource, Beyond the academic fees you will pay consider where they would like to study you will need to enter the following for your programme, the other main in 2021 and we will provide further pin number when prompted: 2529. costs are living expenses. Where you advice as soon as we are able to. We choose to live will play a big part in encourage EU students to research Website: www.postgraduate- determining how much money you will financial support offered in your funding.com/gateway

76 77 East 15 Acting School became part of the University University of Essex on 1 September 2000. Subsequently, students at East 15 have also become University of Essex students of Essex and receive University of Essex degrees.

The University of Essex celebrated and partnerships with education its 50th anniversary in 2014, and in institutions across the region. It offers those 50 years has become one of the a broad spread of subjects across 18 UK’s leading academic institutions. academic departments and schools, Essex is an internationally-oriented, with particular peaks of excellence in research-intensive university the social sciences and humanities. with a commitment to excellence in The University’s original campus is research and research-led teaching, situated in an attractive 200-acre to the personal development of all its parkland estate on the outskirts students, and to offering an outstanding of Britain’s oldest recorded town, campus-based student experience. Colchester, whilst its newest Essex is the most internationally campus is located in the heart of diverse campus-based university the county’s most famous seaside in Britain, with 40 per cent of town, Southend-on-Sea, on the south students coming from 135 different Essex coast. Both campuses are countries outside the UK. served by excellent transport links, The University has more than 11,000 with rail, road and air links close by students at three campuses in Essex, and journey times to London being 70 and 50 minutes respectively.

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78 79 QUALITY ASSURANCE Important Information East 15 Acting School is part of the University of Essex and is a member of both the Federation of Drama Schools and the University/Resident Theatre Association (URTA).

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ABOUT THIS are set out in the Charter, Statutes Loughton Campus Southend Campus PROSPECTUS and Ordinances and in the University East 15 Acting School East 15 Acting School Regulations, Policy and Procedures. This prospectus has been prepared in Hatfields Campus I Rectory Lane Southend Campus I Elmer Approach Copies are available on request Spring 2020 for courses available from Loughton I IG10 3RY I UK Southend-on-Sea I SS1 1LW I UK from the University. In accepting the September 2021. Although great care T: +44 (0)20 8508 5983 T: +44 (0)1702 328200 offer of a place at the University, you is taken in compiling this prospectus, consent to incorporation of this notice E: [email protected] it is for the general guidance of as a term of contract between you W: www.east15.ac.uk prospective students only. and the University. East 15 Acting School cannot guarantee the provision of all courses QUALITY ASSURANCE EAST 15 PARTNERS and services advertised in the event The Quality Assurance Agency UK International of circumstances beyond its control (QAA) last undertook a Review of the Greenwich and Lewisham Young Central Academy of Drama, Beijing and therefore reserves the right to University from 2-5 December 2014. People’s Theatre The Russian University of Theatre Arts make changes or cancel any course This Review found that the University King's Head Theatre (GITIS), Moscow, Russia without notice, should this become London Bubble Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI), Bali, Indonesia meets all expectations required of necessary. The School cannot be Regents Park Open Air Theatre Nanjing University of the Arts, China higher education providers, and held responsible for failure/delay in Shakespeare’s Globe Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), commended the University’s focus performing obligations caused by Space Theatre Singapore on improving the student learning things beyond its reasonable control, The Norwegian Acting Institute (NSKI), experience. Erasmus Oslo, Norway such as fire, flood or industrial action. Institut del Teatre, ESAD (School of Dramatic Shanghai Theatre Academy, China For the most up-to-date information, A copy of the full report is available Arts) Barcelona, Spain Srinakharinwirot University, please contact East 15 directly. on the QAA website at: National University of Theatre and Film I.L. Bangkok, Thailand Caragiale, Bucharest, Romania The full Procedures, Rules and www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews/reports Paris-Sorbonne University, France Regulations for the University of Essex

80 81 East 15 Acting School is part of the University of Essex. Loughton Campus East 15 Acting School I Hatfields Campus I Rectory Lane I Loughton IG10 3RY I UK Telephone: +44 (0)20 8508 5983 I Fax: +44 (0)20 8508 7521 Southend Campus East 15 Acting School I Southend Campus I Elmer Approach I Southend-on-Sea I SS1 1LW I UK Telephone: +44 (0)1702 328200 I Fax: +44 (0)1702 328201 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.east15.ac.uk