The Theatre Studies programmes aim at giving students a comprehensive knowledge of theatre and drama as performance activities and to present theatre as a living organism within society. The changing role of actors and performers, the development of spatial performance structures, and the relationship between theatre, society, politics and philosophy, is analysed and discussed. In line with the most recent developments in the field of Performance Studies the courses investigate the roots of theatre activity and the genealogy of theatrical performance in relation to religious, political, and social structures. The programmes also focus on the relationship of theatre with the associated arts of music and dance. In this respect they investigate contemporary theories and study recent practices also within the context of newly emergent digital media. In a time of over-specialisation, the courses aim at cultivating an interdisciplinary approach which makes students open to different disciplines.  The programmes locate theatre and performance within the context of cultural and creative sectors and equip students with the basic critical and practical tools to operate within this sector.

Prospective students include anyone interested in activities related to theatre and performance, culture and the arts. Young individuals with no previous experience and mature persons, who have been active in the field but desire relevant theoretical and updated practical skills, are equally eligible to enrol. Students wishing to work within the cultural and creative industries, in Europe and the U.S. are normally requested to show that they have followed studies related to the performing arts which the Theatre Studies courses include within its programmes.

The Theatre Studies Department offers undergraduate programmes leading to a Bachelor of Arts (General or Honours) degree as well as a separate Bachelor of Theatre (Honours) degree. We also offer Masters programmes, through taught and mainly by research programmes, as well as research programmes at Doctoral level. 

Graduation Speech Stephanie Bonnici [PDF]  

Graduation Speech Martina Mifsud [PDF] 

Graduation Speech Zofia Stelmaszczyk [PDF] 

THS Brochure [PDF]