John Deeney

John Deeney is a Senior Lecturer in Drama and Contemporary Performance at the Manchester School of Theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University. His work focuses on contemporary drama, directing practice, dramaturgy, and political theatre.

Deeney has co-edited key anthologies such as The Routledge Drama Anthology and Fifty Modern and Contemporary Dramatists, contributing chapters on topics like political theatres, narrative structures in British drama, and Shakespearean performance. His research explores the intersection of theatre, ideology, and societal change.

Recent publications highlight trends in political playwriting, British drama, and the role of text-based theatre in applied contexts. Though no specific students or awards are mentioned, his work has been published in journals like Research in Drama Education and New Theatre Quarterly.

Contact: j.deeney@mmu.ac.uk