New book examines the role of drama during times of austerity
A new book written by Edge Hill’s Professor Victor Merriman examines whether there is a public role for drama to play in times of austerity.
Tag Archives: Performance
Performing Arts making a splash in new facility
The Performing Arts department at Edge Hill University are benefiting from the recent conversion of the much-loved old swimming pool into a unique performance space.
The world’s a stage for Liverpool Scholarship winner
A first-year Musical Theatre student at Edge Hill University has spoken of how her scholarship is helping inspire her towards achieving the goal of a career on the West End stage.
New publications establish Edge Hill academic as a leading voice in performance art research
Edge Hill’s Reader in Dance, Dr Mark Edward, has authored a new book and two high profile book chapters exploring various aspects of performance including drag, contemporary dance and queer art making.
GALLERY: Students debut exciting collaborative performance at community farm
Students from Edge Hill’s Performing Arts department premiered their ‘Sowing Seeds’ interactive outdoor performance at Burscough Community Farm on Sunday 2nd April.
Gallery: Launch of Dr Barnaby King’s new book featuring performance from acclaimed Columbian clown
Edge Hill’s Dr Barnaby King, senior lecturer in Performance, joined forces with Colombian clown Lucho Guzman to launch his new book.
New book and performance will show surprising social significance of clowning in Colombia
An Edge Hill University academic will join together with acclaimed clown Lucho Guzman to launch his new book.
University offers UK’s first ‘Drag Studies’ module
Edge Hill University is to become the first higher education institution in the UK to offer a module dedicated to the art of drag.
Edge Hill lecturer explores prejudice experienced by young male dancers
A Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University has published research about boys’ experience of dance in secondary schools in North West England.
Arts for wellbeing: Professor Vicky Karkou explains
Edge Hill University is offering Continuous Professional Development opportunities for those interested in the therapeutic uses of dance, drama, art and music.