Anna McMullan

Anna McMullan is a Professor at the University of Reading, specializing in Theatre Studies and Irish drama. Her research intersects intermedial performance, scenography, and Samuel Beckett's works, with a focus on postcolonial and gender studies in drama.

Her scholarly contributions span from the 1990s to 2023, emphasizing Beckett's collaborations with designers like Jocelyn Herbert, the cultural and political dimensions of Irish theatre, and the adaptation of theatrical works across media. Recent publications explore intermedial ecosystems and the remediation of Beckett's canon in digital and performative contexts.

McMullan's works analyze historical legacies, embodied performance, and the spatial politics in plays by Brian Friel and Marina Carr. She has co-edited volumes on Beckett's stagings and contemporary performance cultures, reflecting her commitment to documenting theatrical innovation and cultural memory.