Taught in English. Students will be expected to learn about the main definitions and debates involved in utopianism, understand the history of the concepts of utopia and dystopia, discuss the differences between utopian and dystopian dramatic works, analyse theatrical texts within the framework of utopia and dystopia, explore their own visions of utopia/dystopia in relation to performance, interpret theatrical texts by utilising utopia as a method, explain the importance of a utopian or dystopian point of view in the theatrical act, demonstrate a critical attitude towards current debates within the field, develop their analytical skills, improve their writing skills, and practise their presentation skills. Beginning with Aristophanes, the dramatic works chosen all form an integral part of the British canon and include extracts of plays by Shakespeare, Cavendish, Brenton, Pinter, Churchill and others.