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Young Critics Resource Suite

  • Getting Started
  • About the Young Critics Programme
  • Exploring Theatre
  • What is Theatre Criticism?
  • Preparing to See the Show
  • The Theatre Experience
  • After the Show
  • Creating a Critical Response
  • Getting Started
  • About the Young Critics Programme
  • Exploring Theatre
  • What is Theatre Criticism?
  • Preparing to See the Show
  • The Theatre Experience
  • After the Show
  • Creating a Critical Response

What is Theatre Criticism?

In this section, professional critics address the role of the theatre critic and provide advice on introducing theatre criticism to young people.

Workshop 2 provides practical guidance on exploring the art of criticism with young people. Workshop 3 uses observation exercises to help participants learn about objective and subjective viewing.

PDF Resources

Workshop Plan 2: Theatre Criticism and the Role of the Critic

Workshop Plan 2: Theatre Criticism and the Role of the Critic

This workshop introduces your group to theatre criticism and the role of the theatre critic. (pdf 156 KB)

Workshop Plan 3: Observation & Investigation

Workshop Plan 3: Observation & Investigation

A step by step guide to facilitating a workshop on some of the essential skills of the theatre critic. (pdf 216 KB)

'Loudmouths' - Handout for Participants

'Loudmouths' - Handout for Participants

A handout for programme participants with helpful tips and hints (pdf 652 KB)

Video Resources

What is the Role of the Critic?

What is the Role of the Critic?

What is the Purpose of Theatre Criticism?

What is the Purpose of Theatre Criticism?

Theatre Criticism in Practice

Theatre Criticism in Practice

Additional Links

  • Essays by Critic Garth Vile

  • A series of thought-provoking essays and visual critical responses created by Theatre Critic Gareth Vile
  • Further Reading

  • Fisher, Mark: How to Write About Theatre: A Manual for Critics, Students and Bloggers
  • Radosavljevic, Duška (Editor): Theatre Criticism: Changing Landscapes

Explore More

Exploring Theatre

Exploring Theatre

What is Theatre Criticism?

What is Theatre Criticism?

Preparing to See the Show

Preparing to See the Show

The Theatre Experience

The Theatre Experience

After the Show

After the Show

Creating a Critical Response

Creating a Critical Response

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