School of Arts and Creative Technologies
Nick Newman
PhD by Creative Practice in Theatre
Thesis
Thesis Title & Description
Enhancing the portrayal of Alzheimer's disease in theatre: Introducing theatre makers to biomedical research as a toolkit for rehearsal
- Supervisor: Professor Tom Cantrell and Dr Karen Quigley
My thesis looks at how theatre makers (actors and directors) portray people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) on stage. Specifically, my research is focused on introducing biomedical research detailing the diverse effects of AD to theatre makers in the form of a toolkit for rehearsal. The aim of the toolkit is to provide theatre makers with a series of exercises that ultimately enhance the portrayal of people with AD on stage.
Biography
Biography
I am a drama school graduate with a passion for both acting and directing practice. Prior to attending drama school and later university, I helped produce community theatre projects in Nottingham as well as leading a small community theatre company called, 'Quirksome Theatre'. I am now a third year PhD student and have a real passion for education and academia. My teaching experience includes working with Dr Louise Lepage on the Introduction to Performance module for Theatre (2022-2023), Dr Carolyn Hunter on the Creative Business Leadership module for the Business of the Creative Industries (2023) and am due to teach on the BA Theatre Acting module in semester 2 2024.
Research
Research
Directing, Alzheimer's disease, workshop theory and practice, biomedical research in the rehearsal room
