Course curriculum

Structured across five modules, this course equips learners with practical strategies and original materials to explore, perform, and reflect on the legacy of Victorian Melodrama.

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Victorian Melodrama

    2. Lesson 2: The Role of Victorian Melodrama in Society

    3. Lesson 3: Victorian Melodrama Performance Spaces

    4. Module 1 Slides

    5. Module 1 Handouts

    1. Lesson 1: The Performances and How They Developed

    2. Lesson 2: The Personae

    3. Module 2 Slides

    4. Module 2 Handouts

    1. Lesson 1: The Performer's Craft - Conventions Part 1

    2. Lesson 2: The Performer's Craft – Conventions Part 2

    3. Module 3 Slides

    4. Module 3 Handouts

    5. Module 3 Lesson Plans

    1. Lesson 1: Creating Theatrical Moments with Tableaux

    2. Lesson 2: The Play’s the Thing

    3. Module 4 Slides

    4. Module 4 Handouts

    5. Module 4 Lesson Plans

    6. Module 4 Scripts

    1. Lesson 1: From Stage to Silver Screen to Media

    2. Lesson 2: Three Victorian Melodrama Knowledge Personalities

    3. Module 5 Slides

    4. Module 5 Handouts

About this course

  • £200.00
  • 5 Modules
  • ISTA Certified PD&L
  • Resource Downloads

Essential support for your International Theatre Course

This complete resource pack includes: 5-module on-demand course | lesson plans | scripts | full slide deck | completion certificate | multi-student access

  • Designed to support the IB Theatre course and other advanced pre-university theatre programmes

  • Offers practical and theoretical support for investigating world theatre traditions through active exploration and experimentation

  • Includes downloadable presentation slides, handouts, practical workshop lesson plans, and curated source materials

Step into the spotlight and let the drama unfold

Enrol today to explore the thrillingly theatrical work of Victorian Meldorama and become the hero of your own learning journey!