Philippa Burt
مدرس · Twentieth-century British Theatre
Goldsmiths , University of Londonمعرفی
Dr. Philippa Burt is a Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths, University of London. She holds a PhD in Drama and Theatre Arts from Goldsmiths, an MA in Performance and Culture from Goldsmiths, and a BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies from University of Surrey, Roehampton.
Her research specializes in:
- Twentieth-century British theatre history
- Evolution of directing practices
- Ensemble theatre models
- Sociological approaches to performance
- Intersections of visual art and theatre
- Performer-audience dynamics
Her publications demonstrate sustained examination of historical directing methods, particularly through figures like Edward Gordon Craig and Harley Granville Barker. Thematic patterns include transnational theatre exchanges, political dimensions of ensemble work, and editorial practices in theatre scholarship.
Awards include the Harry Ransom Research Fellowship in Humanities. She serves as Assistant Editor of New Theatre Quarterly and has organized international research colloquia including 'The Politics of Practice' and 'Culture in Crisis'.
