Lucy Cassidy

Lucy Cassidy is a PhD Researcher at the School of the Arts, York St John University, focusing on collaborative practice-based research exploring children as cocreators and coresearchers. She serves as Artistic Director of Aurora and Director of Research for The Society for the Protection of Magical Creatures. With 20 years of international experience, her work emphasizes theatrical innovation in non-traditional spaces, particularly engaging children and communities in socially impactful projects.

Research Interests: Cassidy’s practice revolves around participatory theatre, child-centered creation processes, and the intersection of art and social justice. Her PhD collaboration with Theatre Hullabaloo investigates how young children contribute to artistic and research outcomes, challenging conventional hierarchies in creative spaces. Her affiliation with magical creature advocacy underscores a unique blend of artistic and environmental stewardship.

Labs/Teams:

• Aurora (artistic direction)
• The Society for the Protection of Magical Creatures (research leadership)
• Collaboration with Theatre Hullabaloo on PhD research