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Callan Davies is a Lecturer in Seventeenth-Century Literature and Culture at the University of Southampton, specializing in early modern literary, cultural, and theatre history. He is the author of the upcoming book, 'Playhouse? England Play, 1520-1620,' which presents an accessible account of early modern English playhouses. His recent research includes a focus on Shakespearean playhouses, their lives and legacies, and he is actively involved in several projects, including the 'Box Office Bears' research initiative that explores animal sports in early modern England. Davies's scholarly contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2025 and the MRDS Barbara Palmer Award in 2020 for his article on bowling alleys as playhouses in sixteenth-century London. He has contributed to notable publications, including scholarly articles and collections on early modern ephemera and drama. Additionally, Davies serves on the advisory board of the journal 'Early Theatre' and participates in various research groups related to early modern entertainment and cultural heritage.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Responsible for teaching and researching early modern literature and culture.
University of Roehampton • Roehampton, England
Worked on the Box Office Bears project, exploring early modern entertainment.