Drama and Production

Drama and production is a discipline that combines the study and practice of theatrical performance with the technical and organisational work that makes live theatre possible. Drama asks you to understand plays as texts and as performances, to explore the history and theory of theatre, and to develop your craft as a practitioner, whether as performer, director, or devisor. Production encompasses the design, technical, and management work that supports performance: lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and the coordination of creative teams working toward a shared vision.

At the University of the Highlands and Islands, this four-year programme is available in multiple study modes, including full-time, part-time, and an option to take one or more modules at a time, which makes it accessible to students with different availability and commitments. You will study dramatic theory and history, performance techniques, design principles, technical theatre skills, and the project management that production environments require. The flexibility of the programme suits both those who want an intensive full-time theatre education and those who need to study around other commitments.

Graduates from drama and production programmes work as actors, directors, stage managers, lighting and sound designers, set designers, theatre producers, and community arts practitioners. Many also pursue careers in arts administration, drama education, community drama facilitation, and the broader creative industries where the organisational and collaborative skills of theatre practice are valued. Postgraduate study in drama, theatre practice, and arts management is available for those who wish to develop their expertise further.