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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.
Program Type Departmental
Program Location London, United Kingdom
Course # SA 10344
Duration Spring Break
Upcoming Program Dates
Spring Break 2026 03/14/26 to 03/22/26

Program Leader

Name William Lewis
Email wwlewis@purdue.edu
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

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.