معرفی
Lisa Fitzpatrick is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at the School of Arts & Humanities, Ulster University (Magee Campus, Derry~Londonderry). She specializes in critical theory, dramaturgy, and Irish theatre, with a research emphasis on post-conflict performance and gender dynamics in Northern Ireland. She actively supervises PhD students in contemporary Irish theatre and post-conflict studies.
Education
- Ph.D. Drama, University of Toronto (2003)
- MA Modern Drama, University College Dublin (1995)
- Diploma in Business, University College Dublin (1991)
- BA English Literature, Trinity College Dublin (1990)
Research Focus
Her work explores the intersection of theatre with societal trauma, gender politics, and national identity in post-conflict Northern Ireland. Key themes include vulnerable masculinity, women's citizenship, and silenced narratives in Irish drama.
Publications Trend
Recent works (2022–2024) analyze performative responses to the Troubles, feminist resistance in Irish theatre, and the portrayal of marginalized voices. Publications span books, chapters, and journal articles, highlighting consistent engagement with conflict resolution and gender discourse.
Professional Leadership
- Founding member of the Irish Society for Theatre Research; convenes its Gender and Performance Working Group.
- External examiner for Drama at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
- Convener of conferences like 'The North: Exile, Diaspora, Troubled Performance' (2012) and ICAN Festival (2013).
Grants & Advising
Secured funding from the British Academy and Canadian High Commission. Supervises PhD candidates in contemporary Irish theatre and post-conflict performance.
