Theatre and Performance Studies News
TaPRA 2025 Conference hosted at Warwick
We're delighted to announce that the annual Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA) conference was hosted by Theatre and Performance Studies at Warwick between 27 and 29 August 2025. The conference marked both the 20th birthday of TaPRA and the 50th anniversary of Theatre and Performance Studies at Warwick. Our conference keynotes, plenary panels, artistic activity, conference dinner and programmed events spoke to the themes of milestones and markers, focussing on celebrations, festivities, spectacle and joy.
To view conference plans, please visit our dedicated TaPRA pages here.
Slow, Spectacular Labours: Liveness in Contemporary Dance
We are delighted to announce the publication of Bryony White's article 'Slow, Spectacular Labours: Liveness in Contemporary Dance' in Contemporary Theatre Review.
Wild Warwick exhibition by Ian Farnell
Wild Warwick - Ian Farnell's exhibition in collaboration with the university's Sustainability team has been covered online by BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.
Nadine Holdsworth to receive the High Sheriff Award
Nadine Holdsworth has been awarded the High Sheriff Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the community in the West Midlands (Via her Homelessness project).
Marco Polo and the Silk Roads – Call for Applications
Autumn School for Postgraduate Students and Early Career Researchers
Venice, 30 September – 4 October 2024