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Zoë Svendsen is a lecturer in the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge, with a focus on drama and performance. She leads research-driven interdisciplinary projects that explore contemporary political subjects through performance-as-research. Among her notable projects are the Artsadmin Green Commission, 'KNOW' at the Barbican Centre, and 'World Factory', which examines consumer capitalism through the global textile industry. Svendsen has also served as a dramaturg, reinterpreting classic texts like 'Midsummer Night’s Dream' and 'Macbeth' for contemporary audiences. Her artistic engagements include collaborations with various theatres and organizations, such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, where she promotes representation of women in plays. Additionally, her experience includes artist residencies at the Max Planck Institute and the Cambridge Conservation Initiative. Her research interests encompass practice-as-research, the relationship between politics and art, and the ecology of arts representation. Svendsen's contributions to the field have been acknowledged through various commissions and awards, reinforcing her position as a pivotal figure in contemporary theatre studies and practice.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG
Teaches drama and performance while contributing to research in contemporary political subjects.
Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.