If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

London Contemporary Performance and Design Experience

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
To Be Announced
Current Program Dates
Spring Break 2025 03/15/25 to 03/23/25

Program Leader

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

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

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 are a 3-day bunraku puppetry workshop with Les Enfants Terribles an experiential theatre company who focus on live performance that puts the audience member at the center of the performance. The workshop will be conducted at Middlesex University 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 – Friday

      Early Evening – Shuttle to ORD (6pm Approximately)

      Night – Overnight Flight to London (10:45pm landing 11am)

March 15 – Saturday

                        Morning – Land in London

                        Afternoon - Check in to Hotel – Afternoon

                        Night – Group Dinner and Discussion

March 16 – Sunday

                        Morning – Victoria and Albert Museum

                      Afternoon – Tate Museum

                      Night – Theatre Production (Young Vic/Old Vic)

March 17 – Monday

                        Morning – West End Theatre District Tour

                        Afternoon – National Theatre Workshops Tour

                        Night – Theatre Production (National Theatre)

March 18 – Tuesday

                        Morning/Afternoon – Les Enfant Terribles Workshop (10am-4pm)

                      Night – Theatre Production (West End)

 March 19 – Wednesday

                        Morning/Afternoon – Les Enfant Terribles Workshop (10am-4pm)

                      Night – Theatre Production (Experiential/Experimental)

 March 20 – Thursday

                        Morning/Afternoon – Les Enfant Terribles Workshop (10am-4pm)

                      Night – Theatre Production (Experiential/Experimental)

 March 21 – Friday

                        Morning – Street Art Tour

                        Afternoon – Globe Theatre Tour

                        Night – Theatre Production (Globe Theatre)

March 22 – Saturday

                        Morning/Afternoon – Exploration of Tourist Attractions or Stratford upon Avon

                        Night – Group Farewell Dinner

March 23 – Sunday

                        Morning/Afternoon – Flight Home (9am-2pm)

                        Afternoon/Evening – Shuttle Home (3pm-7pm)

 

 

Academic Credit

3 Credits for THTR 390 - Special Topics in Theatre

Eligibility

The study abroad program is open to all Purdue undergraduate 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. Graduate Students may request special permission to enroll.

All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

$3850 Estimated 

Includes: Airfare, Hotel, Ground Transportation in London, Shuttle to/from ORD, Daily Breakfast, Two Group Dinners, and All Course Activities (productions, workshops, tours). 

 

Application Deadline

October 1, 2024

$500 deposit due October 15, 2024.

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.