Dr. Sarah Burdett

Biography

Sarah Burdett is a lecturer at the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge, specializing in the intersections of theatre, gender, and nationhood in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. She holds a BA in English Literature from the University of East Anglia and an MA in Romantic Sentimental Literature from the University of York, where she also completed her PhD, producing a thesis titled 'The Martial Woman in British Theatre, 1789-1803.' Burdett's research delves into how female playwrights and actresses influenced cultural discourses during a time of political upheaval. Her first monograph, 'Arms-Bearing Woman in British Theatre Age Revolution, 1789-1815,' was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2023, and explores the impact of female figures in theatrical narratives amidst Britains changing international relations. Her commitment to inclusivity extends to her educational roles and various outreach initiatives that aim to involve underrepresented communities in the study of historical theatre traditions. She has received several fellowships and awards for her research and teaching excellence, including recognition for innovative pedagogical practices. Burdett also teaches a range of courses on English literature, covering topics such as love, gender, and sexuality, and coordinates an MPhil seminar series on 'Performing Gender: Georgian Theatre, 1740-1800.'

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