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MFA - Master of Fine Art
East 15 Acting School, Loughton
Full Time
Oct 2026
2 Year
MFA Theatre Directing is designed for practicing or aspiring directors seeking to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.The course brings together a diverse mix of emerging theatre directors from the UK and around the world, under the guidance of experienced directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. With strong ties to the London theatre world, you'll have access to top-tier training as well as invaluable professional networks needed to build a successful career in directing theatre.The MFA is a two-year, full-time programme, running over 24 months. You'll undertake eight modules over six consecutive terms, followed by independent study which results in a fully resourced practical project at one of East 15's theatre performance spaces or a London theatre venue (or alternatively, your MFA Dissertation).We offer seven to eight modules each year, of which you'll be able to choose eight. While the menu of modules varies from year to year, they cover a diverse range of directorial practices such as Shakespeare, Contemporary British Drama, Comedy, Musical Theatre and Opera, Physical Theatre, and much more.
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