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Tag Archives: Performance

New book celebrates the trailblazers that shaped drag culture

A performance expert at Edge Hill University has released a new book that delves into the untouched histories of the trailblazing performers who pioneered drag culture.

Edge Hill academic plans to spark debate on drag culture with new book

An Edge Hill academic hopes to spark debate on drag culture with the release of his new book.

New book examines the role of drama during times of austerity

Photo shows Professor Victor Merriman

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.

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

A dancer with a fire hoop

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

Performer reading from the book at the launch

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.

Edge Hill lecturer explores prejudice experienced by young male dancers

Mark Edward, Senior Lecturer in Performance, dancing

A Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University has published research about boys’ experience of dance in secondary schools in North West England.

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