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Dr. Daniel Johnston is an Honorary Associate in the Discipline of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Sydney. His academic journey includes roles as Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and teaching stints at institutions like NIDA and Macquarie University. He holds a PhD in Performance Studies from the University of Sydney and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge.
Education:
- BA, Macquarie University
- BA (Honours), Sydney
- MA/BA, Cambridge
- PhD, Sydney
Research Interests:
- Phenomenology in theatre and performance
- Shakespearean embodiment and dramatic theory
- Intercultural performance education
- Performance analysis methodologies
Recent Trends in Publications: His research explores intersections between phenomenology and performance, including groundbreaking studies on Shakespearean time, Ibsen's ethics, and the role of breath in post-pandemic theatre. Recent works like Phenomenology for Actors (2021) and Theatre and Phenomenology: Manual Philosophy (2017) establish his reputation as a theorist redefining performance studies.
Awards and Honors:
- 2022 Honorary Virtual Fellowship (ARC Centre)
- 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award (Sydney)
- 2000-2002 Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Fellowship
Grants and Projects:
- 2022: 'Performing Citizenship' (Macquarie University)
- 2017: Sheffield Hallam QR grants on theatre phenomenology
- 2010: Macquarie University funding for intercultural performance research
Labs/Teams: Collaborations include work with Eva Anagnostou at Macquarie's Centre for Ancient Culture, Heritage and Environment, and interdisciplinary projects linking philosophy with performance practices.
