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British Theatre 2026: An Overview
Short course
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Join us at the V&A South Kensington for an immersive 8 week exploration of British theatre in 2026!
Surround yourself in London’s vibrant theatre scene with an introduction to a wealth of critically acclaimed and ‘must-see’ productions, featuring a special guest each week in conversation with theatre critic Matt Wolf. Now in its 14th year, previous editions of this British Theatre course have welcomed a host of guests who went on to be nominated for, or win, Evening Standard Theatre, Olivier, or Tony Awards.
Surround yourself in London’s vibrant theatre scene with an introduction to a wealth of critically acclaimed and ‘must-see’ productions, featuring a special guest each week in conversation with theatre critic Matt Wolf. Now in its 14th year, previous editions of this British Theatre course have welcomed a host of guests who went on to be nominated for, or win, Evening Standard Theatre, Olivier, or Tony Awards.
The programme for this course will be confirmed closer to the start date, as it reflects productions currently running and the availability of special guests.
Lecturer and theatre critic
Matt Wolf
Matt Wolf is an American theatre critic based in London. He has held long tenures with The Associated Press, Variety, and the International New York Times, is theatre editor and a founding member of the Arts Desk website and writes a monthly column for broadway.com, the world's largest theatre website.
Matt's knowledge and memory is incredible and he gives such fascinating insight and experience of British Theatre - it's a joy to listen to him Previous British Theatre Student
Course overview
Discover exciting new guests every week on this immersive course. Previous guests have included Dame Eileen Atkins; Sir Gregory Doran, Artistic Director Emeritus at the RSC; Dame Sheila Hancock; Jamael Westman (Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton); Director-Choreographer Matthew Bourne; designer Tom Scutt (Cabaret, Into the Woods); playwright James Graham (Punch, Ink); Lucian Msamati (Waiting for Godot), and most recently Dame Arlene Phillips.
Membership Priority Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 24th June 2026. General Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Spend time with our incredible collections, expert speakers and your fellow learners.
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Short course: British Theatre 2026: An Overview
11 October 2026 - 29 November 2026
£320.00
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Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
