Anne Sophie Refskou

Dr. Anne Sophie Refskou serves as a Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at the University of Surrey, UK, where she contributes to academic discourse through specialized research at the intersection of classical texts and contemporary global contexts. Her institutional affiliation positions her within the UK's higher education landscape for performing arts scholarship.

Her research program critically examines Shakespearean works through multiple analytical lenses:

• Global adaptation frameworks for classical texts across diverse cultural settings
• Intercultural dialogue mechanisms in modern theatrical productions
• Contemporary political commentary embedded within performance practices
• International relations theory as manifested in cross-border theatrical collaborations
• Historical text reinterpretation for modern geopolitical relevance

Dr. Refskou demonstrates significant international engagement through fieldwork such as her 2017 Elsinore Castle collaboration, where she analyzed Hamlet's production in its authentic historical setting with Danish theatre professionals. While specific grant details remain unreported, her work exemplifies practice-based research methodology connecting academic theory with professional performance contexts. Her scholarly commentary for the Routledge Performance Archive establishes her as an active contributor to performance studies discourse, particularly regarding Shakespeare's enduring relevance in global political landscapes.