If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
London Contemporary Performance and Design
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
London, United Kingdom
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| Course # |
SA 10344
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2026 |
03/14/26 to 03/22/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
PROGRAM CANCELLED
Spring break excursion to London with a focus on contemporary performance and design practices. Students will spend 8 days and 8 nights in the heart of London, UK and will learn about theatre and performance design with a specific focus on contemporary practices.
Activities included a theatre making worksop with faculty at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama where the students will collaborate with local students in performance and design. Students will also learn about art and theatre history by touring the West End Theater district, National Theatre Workshops, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, The Tate Modern and Victoria and Albert Museums, and East London street art murals.
Nightly students will also attend theatre productions in various professional venues.
Sample Itinerary
March 14 – Saturday
Early Morning - Shuttle to Airport and Flight to London (from either IND or ORD)
Night – Land in London and Check into Hotel
March 15 – Sunday
Morning - Group Welcome Breakfast Meeting
Afternoon - West End Theatre Tour and Cultural Sites
Night – Group Dinner and Experiential Performance Attendance
March 16 – Monday
Morning – Borough Market
Afternoon – Tate Museum / National Theatre Workshops Tour
Night – Theatre Production (National Theatre)
March 17 – Tuesday
Morning/Afternoon – Royal Central Workshop (10am-4pm)
Night – Theatre Production (West End)
March 18 – Wednesday
Morning/Afternoon – Cultural Sites/Museum Tour
Afternoon – Matinee Theatre Production
Night – Theatre Production
March 19 – Thursday
Morning/Afternoon - Street Art Tour / Experiential Game Production
Night – Theatre Production
March 20 – Friday
Morning – Globe Theatre Tour
Afternoon – Globe Theatre Production
Night – Group Dinner
March 21 – Saturday
Morning/Afternoon/Night – Free Group Exploration of Tourist Attractions
March 22 – Sunday
Morning/Afternoon – Flight Home
Afternoon/Evening – Shuttle Home
Academic Credit
3 Credits for THTR 490 - Special Topics in Theatre
Eligibility
The study abroad program is open to all Purdue undergraduate and graduate students.
Those within the Department of Theatre and Dance have first priority. If the number of applicants is greater than enrollment cap upper level students have first priority.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
$4000 Estimated
Includes: Airfare, Hotel, Ground Transportation in London, Shuttle to/from US Airport, Daily Breakfast, Three Group Dinners, and All Course Activities (productions, workshops, tours).
Application Deadline
Application due: October 1, 2025.
$500 deposit due October 10, 2025.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
