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Tom Maguire is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies at Ulster University's School of Creative Arts and Technologies, where he teaches across Drama and Heritage and Museum Studies programmes.
His research focuses on the performance of the past in conflict and post-conflict societies, the social functions of theatre, and theatre's place in cultural history and historiography. His work bridges performance studies with heritage interpretation, particularly examining how theatrical practices interact with historical memory in divided societies.
His publications reveal a consistent examination of theatre as both cultural artifact and social practice, with particular attention to Northern Ireland's complex sociopolitical landscape and contemporary storytelling techniques on stage. His recent conference presentation on 'Performing Imaginary Healings: The Post-Conflict Heritage of Ebrington Barracks in Derry-Londonderry' demonstrates his ongoing engagement with how performance interacts with post-conflict heritage spaces.
- Book (2015): Performing Story on the Contemporary Stage
- Book (2006): Making Theatre in Northern Ireland: Through and Beyond The Troubles
Maguire's academic profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach that connects theatre studies with heritage studies, cultural history, and conflict resolution frameworks, positioning him at the intersection of performance research and post-conflict societal healing.
