The First Lecture Series “Expanding the Field” aims to broaden the theoretical scope of the research project “Gender, Affect and Care in Contemporary British Theatre” (PID2021-126448NA-I00) by reflecting on and beyond the three core concepts that articulate it. The various lectures will address the representations and staging of transness beyond testimony on British stages, the interplay between harm and repair in contemporary South African performance, and the implications of remembering through theatrical form via Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis.
The series is coordinated by the PI of the research project Dr. Clara Escoda (ADHUC – Universitat de Barcelona) and Dr. Elisabeth Massana (ADHUC – Universitat de Barcelona). Participants include Dr. Rachel Hann (Northumbria University), Professor Aylwyn Walsh (University of Leeds) and Dr. Leah Sidi (University College London).
Sessions
Friday 7 March 2025: Rachel Hann (Northumbria University), “Staging Transness in the UK: Atmospherics of Affirmation and Scrutiny” – Sala Gabriel Oliver
Friday 9 May 2025: Aylwyn Walsh (University of Leeds), “Opacity & Stillness: Navigating Harm and Repair in Contemporary South African Performance” – Sala de Professorat
Friday 16 May 2025: Leah Sidi (University College London), “Dramaturgy, Mourning and the Politics of Memory “– Sala de Professorat
Schedule
10.30h – slow start – coffee + welcome
11.00h- lecture
11.45h – comfort break
12.00h – Q&A / discussion
Organization
Universitat de Barcelona; ADHUC-Centre de recerca Teoria, Gènere, Sexualitat / Càtedra UNESCO Dones, desenvolupament i cultures; Projecte de recerca “Gender, Affect and Care in Contemporary British Theatre” PID2021-126448NA-I00; Grup de recerca consolidat Creació i pensament de les dones (2021 SGR 01097).
The full programme is available here