Charlie Ingram

Charlie Ingram is a Research Fellow at Coventry University's Centre for Creative Economies, specializing in verbatim theatre and arts-based evaluation methodologies. He holds a PhD from Coventry University (2023), an MA in Directing & Dramaturgy from the University of Birmingham (2017), and a BA in Drama from Manchester Metropolitan University (2012). His work focuses on participatory methods for capturing citizen voices in policymaking, particularly through the 'Evaluative Performance' framework.

• Education
  • PhD, Coventry University: 'Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 through a Headphone Verbatim lens'
  • MA, University of Birmingham: Directing & Dramaturgy
  • BA, Manchester Metropolitan University: Drama

Research interests center on verbatim theatre, evaluation of cultural interventions, and transdisciplinary approaches to policy impact. His articles analyze headphone verbatim applications in contexts like UK City of Culture programs, Smart Local Energy Systems, and festival safety, reflecting his commitment to bridging arts and policy.

Scientific contributions include:

• Developing the 'Evaluative Performance' methodology
• Advancing headphone verbatim scholarship
• Addressing marginalized citizen voices in policy frameworks

He has taught at Coventry University, MMU-Cheshire, and Rugby College, and leads projects funded by AHRC and internal grants. His work aligns with UN SDGs for Quality Education and Sustainable Cities.