Kate Chapman

Kate Chapman is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities and Performing Arts at De Montfort University (DMU), UK. She joined DMU in 2015 and is affiliated with the Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies. Her work bridges academic practice and professional performance, with a strong focus on audio drama, applied theatre, and creative production.

Research Interests: Kate specializes in audio drama and dramatized fiction podcasts, with a strong emphasis on site-specific and immersive audio performances. Her research explores the creative potential of podcast platforms and digital storytelling in theatre contexts. She has led practice-based research projects such as Walk with Me, Walk Through Walls, and Light from the Shadows, often commissioned by major theatre institutions.

Her recent creative output centers on audio and radio drama, particularly through BBC Radio 4 collaborations, and she is currently developing podcast series with theatre writers nationwide. These works reflect a trend toward accessible, digitally distributed performance and feminist narratives in contemporary theatre.

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Advising and Grants: Kate serves as second supervisor for several PhD students in Drama and Theatre Practice at DMU, including Alexander Millington, Lucy Ovenall (awarded DMU High Flyers Scholarship), and Francesco Sani (awarded DMU Graduate Full Bursary). These projects examine themes such as intimacy in British theatre, feminist discourse, and neoliberalism in performance.

Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with the Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies at DMU, contributing to performance-based research and creative practice initiatives.