Patrick Leroux

Patrick Leroux is a Visiting Professor (2021-22) at IHRIM and CERCC, collaborating with experts in acting history, Renaissance literature, and pedagogical translation. He holds a dual faculty role as Professor of Creative Writing at Concordia University and Professor of History/Aesthetics of Performing Arts at Montreal's National Circus School. His interdisciplinary work bridges theater, circus arts, and translation studies, with notable collaborations involving Cirque du Soleil and Quebec artistic communities.

Research focuses on contemporary circus dynamics, cultural transfer mechanisms in theater, and evolving methodologies in creative research. During his residency, he delivered lectures on Quebec circus narratives and experimental data management in artistic research, alongside a bilingual translation workshop. His publications analyze global circus expansion and Quebec's influence in performative arts.

Leroux engaged with doctoral students in Anglophone studies and participated in MAC-SUP projects at ENS de Lyon. His academic networks span institutions like IHRIM (modern cultural histories) and CERCC (creative arts research), emphasizing collaborative interdisciplinary approaches.