Communications, Drama and Film – Practice Blog
Celebrating the breadth and variety of practical work in the department
Communications, Drama and Film – Practice Blog
Celebrating the breadth and variety of practical work in the department
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18 May 2026Our MA Theatre Practice cohort has just completed their annual residency at the Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in London!
Every summer, our MATP students conclude the intensive movement, voice, acting and devising training we offer here in Exeter with a week-long residency at this prestigious theatre in London—a residency that is part of a longterm partnership between Exeter Drama and The Globe.
Our MAs participate in workshops and masterclasses in acting, movement and voice and for Shakespeare, clowning, and stage combat. They also take lectures, are offered backstage tours, attend one of the shows, and have a Q&A with one of the theatre’s directors.
Having just returned from The Globe, our MAs said of their experience:
“Spending a week at Shakespeare’s Globe was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The workshops were inspiring, challenging, and incredibly rewarding, giving me a completely new perspective on Shakespeare, character work, voice, and performance. Learning from such talented industry professionals was a real privilege, and performing on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage itself was a true ‘pinch me’ moment. I am so grateful to University of Exeter for giving us such an amazing opportunity — it is an experience I will never forget.” – Beth MacDonald
“I immersed myself completely in the full range of performance disciplines: voice, stage combat, movement, acting. It definitely was a transforming experience for me and will always cherish this.” – Shree Shravan Balaji Chetty
“In each course, I was taught different skills and got new knowledge. I really like the quote from Albert Einstein that the Course Director mentioned in class: ‘Once you stop learning, you start dying.’ I think it’s so true. I will apply the knowledge and methods I have learned at The Globe to the creation of my graduation project.” – Ye Wang
This year, our MAs were joined by some of our Ph.D. students with research interests in Early Modern Drama, actor training and performance. They shared:
“The Globe residency was remarkable, and absolutely exceeded all expectations. The instructors were extraordinary, with decades of professional experience and incredible depth of knowledge. Even as an academic, rather than an actor, I found this an incredibly valuable experience. This was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my time at Exeter.” – Dylan McCorquodale
“The course felt like much longer than a week, because it was so insightful and I grew immensely in my understanding of Shakespeare and of acting. All the tutors were immensely generous and encouraging. Performing on the beautiful Sam Wanamaker stage was like a dream!” – Wenyan Pu
“What an opportunity! To get masterclasses from the best tutors into Shakespeare’s verse, and performance spaces. To be able to play in the Sam Wannamaker with such expert direction and understanding. The course delighted me, enlightened me, and inspired me.” – Howard Gayton
The residency is organised by MATP course director Prof Konstantinos Thomaidis and the Higher Education team at the Globe, with support from the Communications, Drama & Film Department of the University of Exeter.
For information on the course: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/creative/theatrema
