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Deirdre Heddon is the James Arnott Chair of Drama at the University of Glasgow, where she returned in 2005 after a prior position as a Lecturer in Drama at the University of Exeter (1998-2005). She completed her doctoral degree in Theatre Studies at the University of Glasgow in 1999. Heddon was promoted to Professor in 2012 and has held various leadership roles, including Head of Theatre Studies and Dean of Graduate Studies. She is known for her significant contributions to performance research, particularly concerning feminism and live art, with seminal publications like 'Devising Performance: Critical History' and 'Autobiography Performance'. Her research interests encompass walking aesthetics and ecological performance practices, spearheading projects like 'The Walking Library' and participating in various collaborations and funding projects. As a member of the Royal Society Edinburgh, Heddon is also active in promoting public engagement through her roles in various editorial boards, grant committees, and research advisory boards. Awarded for her editorial work, she has received the TaPRA Research Prize for her contributions in the field.
University of Exeter • Exeter, UK
Taught courses and conducted research in Drama.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK
Promoted to Professor in 2012 and currently holds the James Arnott Chair of Drama.