Exeter College

The Practitioner Project Part 2: Brecht

Event Date: 
28/01/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts.

Since the start of the academic year Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts students have been studying the theory and practice of theatre practitioner Brecht. Through exploration students have been assessed in their practical understanding of acting techniques. The Practitioner Project Showcase is a selection of the best work that students from the course have created from assessments earlier in the academic year.

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The Practitioner Project Part 1... Ionesco meets Berkoff & Artaud

Event Date: 
21/01/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Practitioner Project Part One……..

Ionesco meets Berkoff & Artaud

Exeter College BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Performing Arts

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During the event, I live-tweeted questions and answers. To what end?

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Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Sun, 10/13/2013 - 10:10pm

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Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Mon, 10/07/2013 - 11:24am

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