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Sian Summers is a Senior Lecturer in Performance within the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the University of Wales. She is an active member of the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group, contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges performance, creative writing, and digital media.
Research Interests:
- Performance and Theatre Practice
- Welsh Language Dramatic Writing
- Digital and Visual Documentation of Artistic Research
- Collaborative Theatre Development
- Innovation in Creative Industries
- Applied Performance in Educational and Community Contexts
Her recent research outputs demonstrate a strong engagement with both scholarly and artistic domains. The 2019 digital/visual product Y Pethau Mud reflects experimental R&D in performance, while her 2013 chapter explores the craft of writing for theatre in the Welsh language. These works indicate a sustained focus on indigenous performance forms and their contemporary evolution.
Sian Summers has been involved in multiple consultancy activities related to theatrical productions such as Macbeth, Platfform, and Dramatwrg at Merch yr Eog, highlighting her applied expertise in dramaturgy and performance design. Her work bridges academic research and professional practice, contributing to both scholarly discourse and cultural production.
Research Contributions:
- Peer-reviewed book chapter on theatre writing (2013)
- Digital/visual research output presented at academic and artistic venues (2019)
- Active participation in workshops and seminars on performance innovation
Her affiliation with the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group underscores her role in advancing research that integrates business, technology, and artistic expression.
