Andy Roberts

Andy Roberts serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Music Department at the University of Chichester, teaching across Acting on Musical Theatre Performance, Music & Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre and Cabaret, and Joint Musical Theatre Programmes. He concurrently directs the ShowRoom Theatre Chichester (2011–present), programming innovative UK touring productions.

His research centers on experimental theatre practices, with emphasis on Musical Theatre innovation, Cabaret aesthetics, and DIY production methodologies. Roberts explores interdisciplinary fusion through physical theatre, multimedia integration, and cross-cultural narratives, often addressing social themes via autobiographical and devised frameworks. His work prioritizes audience engagement through immersive and site-specific techniques.

Analysis of his 15 most recent creative outputs (2006–2018) reveals consistent engagement with Edinburgh Festival Fringe dynamics, adaptation of literary/film sources, and exploration of identity through solo performance. Scholarly chapters complement practice-based works, documenting collaborative processes and economic models for independent theatre.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Total Theatre Award for Innovation (2010)

Roberts secures sustained funding from Arts Council England and British Council support for international touring across 12 countries. While formal student advising isn't documented, his pedagogical impact spans postgraduate instruction at Central School of Speech & Drama's MA in Advanced Theatre Practice.

As founder of Bootworks Theatre and director of ShowRoom Theatre Chichester, Roberts cultivates collaborative environments that bridge academic training with professional fringe production, emphasizing entrepreneurial approaches to theatrical innovation.