Event overview
Second Annual Postgraduate Research Conference at the Department of Theatre and Performance: Performance and Prosperity
The Department of Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths, University of London, is holding its second annual Postgraduate Research Conference on Friday, 5 July 2024. We have invited papers and/or presentations of practice research to celebrate the wealth and breadth of PhD research taking place in our department, university and across the UK. Please find our our conference schedule here: [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkIoDtRVw8kgjYf56F1EHO6mHhPqH6H8/view ].
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Ella Parry-Davies (King's College London). Her presentation will be 'Getting Remittance Wrong: Prosperity, Illiteracy and the Performance of Migrant Domestic Work'. Dr Patrick Campbell (Manchester Metropolitan University) will bring his keynote practice presentation: "The Affective Dramaturgy of Voice".
This conference seeks to delve into how the practice and research of theatre and performance contribute or speak to prosperity, in the sense both of social cohesion and economic viability. Together we are going to explore the following themes:
1. Prosperity as Solidarity: How can theatre and performance promote or contribute to unity, inclusivity and empathy within communities? What impact do theatre and performance have on social equality, particularly through educational programmes?
2. Prosperity as Agency: How do theatre and performance serve as platforms for both individual and collective agency, inspire action and change, and foster autonomy and decision-making?
3. Prosperity as Ecological Sustainability: How do theatre and performance impact environmental awareness and education and promote sustainability? What are sustainable eco-theatre production design and operation practices?
4. Prosperity as Financial Sustainability: How can theatres secure funding and sponsorships, what strategies can be employed to maximize their financial impact and what are their effects on economic stability?
5. Community Prosperity: How do theatre and performing arts influence tourism, local businesses, and regional economies, economic growth? What are the economic repercussions of theatre accessibility on diverse communities?
6. Prosperity and Labour: How does a prospering theatre and performance industry contribute to job creation and income? What are the economic implications across various genres and modes of production? How do digital and virtual performances benefit audience expansion?
All presentations will take place in person and refreshments will be provided.
To get to the venue (studio 3), please see the maps and guidance here: [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/18l8n5TEzTYYUD7s1bZdBxS1GEafn7PUj/view?usp=sharing ]
We look forward to seeing you at our conference!
Convenors: Hui Tse Liu hliu003@gold.ac.uk; Shimeng Wang swang022@gold.ac.uk; Huiyue(Hayley) Wen H.Wen@gold.ac.uk.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2024 | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
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