Overview
Profile summary
Natalie is a performance artist with over 15 years professional experience in industry, presenting and exhibiting her work across Europe and North America. She currently works as an Associate Lecturer in Theatre & Performance at the University (2015-16; 2023 - present) and previously as facilitator of PEP: The Performance. Experience. Presence. research group (2015-2016)
She is an experienced programme leader, academic liaison supporting partnerships, principle investigator, and creative producer who sits as External Examiner for BA Acting at De Montfort University.
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- British Academy
- TaPRA (Theatre and Performance Research Association)
Teaching interests
Natalie has lectured and led a variety of modules across various fields and disciplines, including Theatre and Performance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting, Fine Art, Criminology, Forensics, Linguistics, and Journalism. She specialises in
- Practice Research methodologies
- Performance making
- Live and Performance Art
- Sustainability and site-responsive performance
- Performer training in natural environments
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Academic qualifications
PGCHE (distinction), Plymouth Marjon University
2020 → 2022
Ph.D Performing Arts, University of Plymouth
2014 → 2020
MA Drama, De Montfort University
2010 → 2012
BA (hons) English and Drama (1st class), De Montfort University
2005 → 2008
External positions
External Examiner, BA (hons) Acting, De Montfort University
2024
Invited Expert: Validation for Site-Specific Theatre Practice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, University of East Anglia
2024
Research Interests
- Eco-centric thinking
- Eco Feminism
- Performer Training
- Performance Art
- Nature
- Phenomenology
Theses
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Bodycloth in Performance Art
Raven, N. (Author), Mock, R. (Other Supervisor), 2020Student thesis: PhD
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