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Thomas Wilson serves as Programme Director for BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts at Rose Bruford College, where he teaches approaches to devised and physical theatres, practical artistic research, and the 'training of training'. He also coordinates the institution's Turing scheme activities and acts as a Mental Health First Aider.
His educational background includes:
- MA Physical Theatre (London)
- PGCertHE Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Manchester)
- PGCE Secondary (Drama) (Open University)
- BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies (Surrey)
Wilson's research centers on actor/performer training methodologies, with specialized focus on Theatrical Biomechanics, visual and physical theatre devising practices, circus-theatre hybrids, and human-animal performance dynamics. His work bridges academic rigor with practical application, particularly through his exploration of non-traditional training documentation. As Associate Editor for Theatre, Dance and Performance Training Journal, he champions innovative writing approaches that transcend conventional academic prose.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining embodied training practices across diverse performance contexts. His work increasingly investigates interspecies performance (particularly equestrian theatre) while maintaining core focus on physical theatre pedagogy. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach spanning circus arts, dance-theatre fusion, and experimental training documentation.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Shortlisted for Society for Theatre Research’s 2016 Book Prize (for Juggling Trajectories: Gandini Juggling 1991-2015)
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Wilson actively shapes performance education through his Programme Director role overseeing student training pathways, while his industry engagement includes serving as Trustee for Curving Road/Theatre Delicatessen (2013-2021) and Educational Advisory Board Member for Accademia Teatro Dimitri (2016-2020). His Gandini Juggling Archive collaboration demonstrates sustained commitment to preserving contemporary circus heritage.
Professional activities extend to international partnerships through the Turing scheme and creative exploration via his Associate Artist role with Gandini Juggling (2014-2020), where he contributed to archival projects documenting contemporary circus evolution.
