JAMES HEWISON

JAMES HEWISON is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at Edge Hill University, affiliated with the English & Creative Arts school. His work focuses on participatory dance practices, Shakespearean performance, and audience engagement in contemporary theatre. He contributed to the Shakespeare North Playhouse project, exploring how dance bridges high culture and accessible entertainment.

Research Interests:

• Physical theatre techniques
• Historical playhouse revival
• Deaf theatre communication
• Community-oriented performance

Key Projects:

• Shakespeare North Playhouse’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream production (2022)
• Collaboration with Volcano Theatre Company on L.O.V.E.
• RESDANCE podcast series on dance research

Professional Activities:

• Member of the Shakespeare and Dance Project network
• Participant in international conferences like Dancing Shakespeare (Sorbonne, 2023)