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This module introduces students to diverse practices of physical theatre and the role of the body in performance contexts. Students learn rudimentary skills in physicalising performance. The module is taught as a series of intense workshops over five sessions and each session is of three hours duration. Teaching focus includes: approaches to physical practices; the body in theatrical space; and creating performance collaboratively. Students are introduced to a range of physical theatre, and movement practices and styles which may include: Etienne Decroux, Pina Bausch, Anne Bogart, Rudolf Laban, and Eugenio Barba among others. Students are assessed by their In-class Contribution and submission of preparatory tasks in advance of class; a Learning Journal (end of term submission), and in a group presentation (in-class).