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.
Congratulations to Sarah Shute who won the Unsung Hero Award at the 2019 University Awards
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Shute won the Unsung Hero Award at the 2019 University Awards!
We believe that we struck gold when we appointed Sarah.”
“She is diligent, efficient, reliable, and resourceful and has a natural ability to problem-solve.”
“She consistently works tirelessly and effortlessly behind the scenes”
“I feel safe when Sarah is nearby, as I know I can count on her.”
“She is able to ground big ideas in meticulous detail to help us to move forward."