Affective Science and Performance

A two-day symposium 7-8 September 2012

A two-day symposium following on from TaPRA 2012 at the University of Kent.

Since its establishment in 2010, The Centre for Cognition, Kinesthetics and Performance (CKP) at the University of Kent has pioneered UK research in this area to include its AHRC funded applied theatre project: ‘Imagining Autism’. Now, with its inaugural symposium, CKP is bringing together international scholars working in the field to explore the developing dialogue between affective science and performance studies. Papers will examine topics ranging from actor training, applied drama, documentary theatre, and performances of classic texts, to empathy, ethics, embodiment and spectatorship.

Programme includes:

• Keynotes from Professor Bruce McConachie and Professor Rhonda Blair

• An opportunity to experience an immersive environment from the AHRC project ‘Imagining Autism’

• A roundtable from leading scholars in the field

To view the full programme in detail, click here .

To Register (£50 standard, £25 Concession/TaPRA Delegate) please complete the booking form .

For further information or if you have any questions please contact Dr. Helen Brooks