This module relates a historical overview of the development of the genre to an examination of current trends and practices in musical theatre, both here and in the USA.
A range of models will be used to help you further your understanding of the different cultural contexts in which contemporary musical theatre operates.
The module will also help you to further your understanding of the different cultural and social contexts in which the movie musical operates.
Learning will focus on the way in which media, technology and animated motion picture corporations have altered the way in which movie musicals are received and categorised.
