Jonathan Meth

Jonathan Meth is a Lecturer at Goldsmiths' Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, specializing in dramaturgy, intercultural theatre, and inclusive performance practices. With over 25 years as a Senior Arts Manager and founder of the international playwrights' network The Fence, he bridges academic research with practical theatre innovation.

Research focuses include:

• Dramaturgy for learning disabled theatre
• Intercultural collaboration in European theatre projects
• Playwriting landscapes and curation
• Cultural policy development

Key projects: Crossing The Line (2014-17), Ogmius, and Trasna Na Line (2018-21), supported by EU Creative Europe and Erasmus+ funding. His 2022 edited book and 2020 book chapter analyze these initiatives.

Awards:

• Kenneth Tynan Award (2019)
• Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts

Professional roles:

• Project Dramaturg for EU-funded theatre collaborations (2014-23)
• Visiting Fellow at University of Reading (2017-20)
• External Assessor/Examiner for UK universities