Dr. Rebecca Clode

Biography

Rebecca Clode is a graduate of the Australian National University with a PhD and a master's degree in Text Performance Studies from King's College, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. Her research focuses on Australian drama, with particular interest in the history and practices of playwrights, as well as contemporary European and American drama. Rebecca's PhD thesis explores the usage of metatheatrical techniques by Australian and British playwrights such as Judy Hewett, Louis Nowra, Timberlake Wertenbaker, and Michael Murray during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Since commencing her career at the ANU in 2007, she has been actively involved in theatre-making, both as a director and dramaturg for numerous plays, including Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' and Brecht's 'Caucasian Chalk Circle'. Her work has also encompassed studies on the impacts of COVID-19 on women's voices in literature and has received funding for initiatives addressing Australia's refugee crisis through literary and theatrical interventions. Rebecca's academic contributions reflect a commitment to exploring complex narratives and engaging critically with contemporary issues in the performance landscape.

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