@CSSD_Research

Research@ the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama university-conservatoire. We study contemporary performance, and its cultural histories and lineages.

 London, Swiss Cottage
cssd.ac.uk/research
Joined December 2011
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maggie inchley@MaggieInchley31 Oct 2024
The Verbatim Formula: using creative arts for collaborative research | THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect ⁦@QMUL_HSS⁩ ⁦@EngageQM⁩ ⁦@QMULimpact⁩ ⁦@PeoplesPalaceUK⁩ ⁦@CSSD_Research⁩ timeshighereducation.com/cam…

The Verbatim Formula: using creative arts for collaborative research

Find out how performance practices can support participatory research centred around emotionally charged lived experiences

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Read about @CSSDLondon Professor Kate Elswit @somethingmodern and collaborator @harmonybench's Radical Accounting series of dance data visualizations, on view in the @whitneymuseum's Edges of Ailey exhibition, through February 2025 cssd.ac.uk/news/radical-acco…

Radical Accounting Visualizations open at the Whitney Museum of American Art | The Royal Central...

Central's Professor Kate Elswit (Professor of Performance and Technology and co-founder of the Centre of Performance, Technology and Equity) and Dr Harmony Bench (Associate Professor in the Departm...

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Our Centre for Research Impact in the Performing Arts is currently hosting an all-day event @royalcourt, to launch a pivotal policy report on institutional change in UK theatre production. Stay tuned for live insights.
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As the day wraps up, participants are gathering for post-event discussions and networking over drinks. Thank you to all speakers, attendees, and organisers for contributing to this crucial conversation on the future of theatre. The recording will be available online soon.
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We're now entering Panel 3 – Theatre in Crisis Mode: Employment Structures and Labour since COVID-19, chaired by @_TomSix. Speakers include Thomas Hescott, @JenChenko, and Dr James Rowson. The focus is on reconfiguring labour and employment structures in response to the pandemic.
The discussions on Panel 3 – Theatre in Crisis Mode: Employment Structures and Labour since COVID-19,

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The final session: Panel 4–What Next: Developing New Work and Artists, chaired by @LeniGoddard, is now underway. Speakers include Pooja Ghai from @tamashatheatre, @SigalSarah, and @benatterbury. Discussions focus on strategies for fostering emerging talent in the current climate.
The discussions on 'Panel 4 – What Next: Developing New Work and Artists'.

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The Flash Talks session is now underway, featuring dynamic, rapid presentations by industry practitioners and researchers on pressing issues. Engaging and meaningful dialogues are emerging between @elsastrachan, @FulcherMovement, @NaomiJWesterman, @dhanush_vg, and @_TomSix.
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Panel 2 – Meaningful Representation, Inclusion, and Diversity, is now in progress. Chaired by Dr Roaa Ali @roaaali_, the discussion between @broderickchow, @AnthonyGough17, and @NNadifactress focuses on how representation and diversity can lead to institutional transformation.
The discussions during 'Panel 2 – Meaningful Representation, Inclusion, and Diversity'.

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Panel 1 'Future Thinking: Structures, Models, and Governance' is starting. Chaired by Jonathan Meth from @GoldsmithsUoL, Dr Louise Stephens @Pwrightsstudio, Carolyn Forsyth @TalawaTheatreCo, and Dr Louise Owen from @CSSDLondon discuss rethinking governance and structural models.
The discussions during 'Panel 1 – Future Thinking: Structures, Models, and Governance'.

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Central’s Centre for Research Impact in the Performing Arts is hosting an all-day event at @royalcourt on 11 October to mark our new policy report on institutional change in theatre production. For more information and to book a free ticket: cssd.ac.uk/events/institutio…

Institutional Transformation: Growth and Change in Post-Pandemic Theatre | The Royal Central School...

Central's Centre for Research Impact in the Performing Arts invites you to this, free all-day event to mark their new policy report on institutional change in theatre production. Speakers include

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Research@Central retweeted
harmonybench@harmonybench15 Sep 2024
Happy to share a new post and reel from @nicolaplant breaking down dance motion data research for #VisceralHistories with myself, @somethingmodern and @TiaMoniqueUzor visceralhistories.wordpress.… @osudance @cssd_research @ahrcpress

Visualising Dance History in 3D Motion Data

by Nicola Plant One ongoing strand of this project has been using 3D movement data visualisation to communicate how dance movement evolves and is passed down through the bodies of generations of da…

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Read more from @ahrcpress on how the World Class Laboratory Fund supported the establishment of Central’s Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity (PTEQ), where innovative methods of immersive and digital technologies advance performance research and promote social equity.
Arts and Humanities Research Council@ahrcpress12 Sep 2024
From helping to uncover secrets about art masterpieces, to creating immersive global heritage experiences... A new report highlights the impact of the World Class Labs programme on the UK’s economy, skills and capabilities. Blog from @rometostandrews: orlo.uk/TTvHp
Screenshot of blog, details below. Blog Title: World Class Labs for world class arts and humanities Image Description: A suite of battery-operated flash units to capture complex images of the Science Museum Group’s collections. Whole model, scale 1:48, of ship of the line, H.M.S. 'Prince’ (1670) 1443mm x 1485mm x 673mm. Credit: Science Museum Group Blog Author: Professor Christopher Smith, AHRC Executive Chair and UKRI Creative Industries Sector Champion Date Published: 12 September 2024 Subheading: We look back at how arts and humanities research and innovation infrastructure has been transformed over the past five years.

ALT Screenshot of blog, details below. Blog Title: World Class Labs for world class arts and humanities Image Description: A suite of battery-operated flash units to capture complex images of the Science Museum Group’s collections. Whole model, scale 1:48, of ship of the line, H.M.S. 'Prince’ (1670) 1443mm x 1485mm x 673mm. Credit: Science Museum Group Blog Author: Professor Christopher Smith, AHRC Executive Chair and UKRI Creative Industries Sector Champion Date Published: 12 September 2024 Subheading: We look back at how arts and humanities research and innovation infrastructure has been transformed over the past five years.

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Research@Central retweeted
Dr Joe Parslow@joeparslow27 Aug 2024
My first book, Their Majesty: Drag Performance and Queer Communities in London, is published today. Pictures: cover & last paragraph of acknowledgements. You can find more info here, and also buy copies and e-books: routledge.com/Their-Majesty-… @CSSD_Research @routledgebooks
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Join our PhD student, Erin Lee @wee_bookworm , as she co-curates the conference 'Curtain-Up! The Practice of Archiving Performance' with @apac_ssn and @BritRecs on 29th October. Full programme and tickets can be found at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/curtain-u…

Curtain Up! The Practice of Archiving Performance

Join the BRA in partnership with APAC as we examine the challenges and methods of archiving performance in the 21st century.

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Research@Central retweeted
Central@CSSDLondon1 Aug 2024
New publication by Dr @broderickchow, Reader & Director of Learning, Teaching & Inclusion at Central, 'Muscle Works' examines men’s fitness as a performance, published by @northwesternup @CSSD_Research bit.ly/4dHCKQP
Book cover titled "Muscle Works: Physical Culture and the Performance of Masculinity" by Broderick D.V. Chow. The cover features two images: a black-and-white photograph of a person's back, prominently displaying muscular details, and another smaller photo showing another muscular figure folding arms, visible from the back. The background is beige with text in bold white and black fonts.

ALT Book cover titled "Muscle Works: Physical Culture and the Performance of Masculinity" by Broderick D.V. Chow. The cover features two images: a black-and-white photograph of a person's back, prominently displaying muscular details, and another smaller photo showing another muscular figure folding arms, visible from the back. The background is beige with text in bold white and black fonts.

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Central's PhD student and Head of Archive @NationalTheatre , Erin Lee @wee_bookworm , has recently published her research in Archival Science. Her research focused on how to create a representative archive of performances at the National Theatre.
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Liam Jarvis@LiamJarvis23 Jul 2024
Inspiring conversations at the #IFTR2024 conference last week in the Philippines. Pleasure to re-join the @IFTRInt_medial group, present a paper on the #GANTheatres installation of AI-generated synthetic theatres & discuss the language problems of ‘AI’ @iftrcomms @CSSD_Research
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Excited to listen to Tony Fisher’s keynote on day 4 of IFTR Manila 2024 ⁦@CSSD_Research⁩ ⁦@iftrcomms⁩
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Research@Central retweeted
Central@CSSDLondon16 Jul 2024
Central PhD candidate Shannon Navarro is in Manila, Philippines to present at the #IFTR2024 Annual Conference, as part of the African and Caribbean Theatre and Performance working group. @iftrcomms @CSSD_Research iftr.org/conference
Shannon Navarro seated at a desk to present at the IFTR 2024 conference

ALT Shannon Navarro seated at a desk to present at the IFTR 2024 conference

Shannon Navarro with fellow Central PhD candidates Nike Jonah and Esmee West-Agboola

ALT Shannon Navarro with fellow Central PhD candidates Nike Jonah and Esmee West-Agboola

Attendees gather in a foyer for the IFTR 2024 conference in Manila, Philippines

ALT Attendees gather in a foyer for the IFTR 2024 conference in Manila, Philippines

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