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Dr. Alan Cummings has served as a Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies (Education) at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, SOAS University of London since 2000. His work bridges East Asian cultural history, pre-modern Japanese literature, and classical Japanese theatre with a particular focus on kabuki and bunraku.
- B.A. in Japanese and Law, SOAS
- M.A. in Japanese Literature, Waseda University, Tokyo
- Ph.D. on 19th-century kabuki dramatist Kawatake Mokuami, SOAS
Dr. Cummings specializes in traditional Japanese performance forms, examining their evolution through historical, cultural, and dramaturgical lenses. His research investigates modernity’s impact on folk performing arts, Kabuki’s pandemic-era adaptations, and theatrical costumes. He has translated key kabuki plays and analyzed their structural, thematic, and societal dimensions.
His publications span 15+ years, covering kabuki dramaturgy, bunraku stagecraft, and Meiji-era theatrical shifts. While no formal awards are listed, his scholarly reviews and book chapters have shaped discourse on Japanese theatre preservation and avant-garde movements.
Dr. Cummings has supervised Ph.D. research on topics like Japanese noise music and collaborated with experts such as Andrew Gerstle and James Brandon. His work extends to theatrical education and cross-cultural translation projects.
