Angela Campbell

Dr. Angela Campbell is a Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts at Federation University’s Institute of Education, Arts and Community (IEAC). She specializes in theatre and performance studies, with a focus on site-specific theatre, Indigenous performance, and eco-performance. Her work bridges academic research and practical creation, including collaborations with organizations like Hildegard Theatre and Punctum Inc. Campbell leads the Bachelor of Applied Creative Arts program and has extensive experience in Work Integrated Learning (WIL), particularly in Ballarat and Gippsland.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Murdoch University, 2009)
• Masters of Arts (University of Queensland, 2003)
• Diploma of Arts (Acting, Victorian College of the Arts, 1989)
• BA (University of Melbourne, 1982)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship (RMIT, 1984)

Research Interests: Campbell’s work explores the intersection of performance with history, ecology, and cultural heritage. She investigates how theatre engages with place, archives, and sustainability. Recent projects include Living Heritage (community performance collaborations) and Big Walk to Golden Mountain (Asia TOPA Festival).

Awards and Recognition:

• E J Barker Fellowship (2016)
• Federation University Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2015)
• Ballarat Heritage Awards (2016, 2014)
• Matilda Award for Best Actress (1999)

Grants and Projects: Campbell has secured over $40,000 in grants for projects like Watermark@Narmbool (ecological performance) and #Lovely War (heritage art installation). She also leads initiatives integrating students with community-based performance.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Punctum Inc., the City of Ballarat, and interdisciplinary teams in eco-performance and heritage projects.