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Mark Phelan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Drama at Queen's University Belfast, School of Arts, English and Languages. His research focuses on the role of theatre and performance in conflict transformation, particularly in Northern Ireland, alongside comparative studies in post-conflict regions like South Africa and Latin America. He examines how theatre serves as a public forum for addressing trauma, reconciliation, and transitional justice. Phelan also supervises doctoral projects in Irish Theatre, post-conflict performance, and Greek tragedy adaptation.
His work explores themes such as memory studies, the politics of performance, and the interplay between theatre and UN Sustainable Development Goals. He has published widely on Irish playwrights like Brian Friel and Owen McCafferty, and his research extends to queer historiography, radio drama, and the legacy of figures like Roger Casement. Phelan actively participates in academic conferences, media engagements, and cultural festivals to promote discourse on theatre’s societal role.
- PhD supervision areas include post-conflict theatre, queer performance, and Greek tragedy adaptation.
- Contributed to media discussions on Northern Irish theatre and commemorated key figures like Brian Friel.
- Active in academic networks through invited talks and festival participations, such as the Belfast International Arts Festival.
