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Mark Crossley is an Associate Professor in Performing Arts at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. He is an active researcher and educator with expertise in intermedial performance, comedy studies, and applied theatre pedagogy.
Education:
- PhD in Arts Pedagogy, University of Warwick, 2013
- MRes in Arts in Further Education, University of Warwick, 2007
- PGCE in Drama, University of Central England, 1993
- BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Studies, University of Birmingham, 1989
His research focuses on intermediality, 20th-century comedy, and applied theatre, particularly in educational and special needs contexts. He explores how digital technologies, physical theatre, and devised performance intersect in contemporary pedagogy and practice. His work often bridges performance theory with real-world applications in inclusive and site-specific settings.
The available papers indicate a strong thematic focus on intermedial pedagogy, performer-audience intimacy, and British comedic identity. These works span disciplines such as performance studies, disability-inclusive theatre, and digital integration, reflecting a commitment to innovative and socially engaged research.
Professional Recognition:
- Editor, Comedy Studies journal (Routledge, 2009–present)
- Academic advisor, Pearson Edexcel (GCSE/A-Level Drama, 2012–present)
- Academic advisor, WJEC (A-Level Drama, 2014)
- Reviewer, Palatine grant proposals (2010–2011)
Mark Crossley supervises several PhD students working on diverse topics including dissociative identity disorder in acting, trauma in vegan activism, digital tools in performance education, and gendered urban performance. He has received internal DMU funding to support conference presentations and publications. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, his collaborative work with Bamboozle Theatre Co. and involvement in TAPRA and IUTA suggest active participation in national and international research networks.
