Press Releases
Village volunteers take centre stage in new ÌÇÐÄTV research project
Research study will raise the curtain on the financial and cultural value of arts touring to rural areas.
High Sheriff honours University of ÌÇÐÄTV Professor
The High Sheriff of the West Midlands has honoured Professor Nadine Holdsworth in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the Coventry and ÌÇÐÄTVshire community.
ÌÇÐÄTV Ancient Drama Festival returns with Aeschylus’ Agamemnon
The 11th annual ÌÇÐÄTV Ancient Drama Festival returns to The University of ÌÇÐÄTV on 30 and 31 January presenting Aeschylus’ Agamemnon.
New book centres the contribution of British Black and Asian actors to Shakespeare in the theatre
The contribution of British Black and Asian actors to Shakespearean theatre in the UK is celebrated in a new book by ÌÇÐÄTV researcher Dr Jami Rogers. Starting with the pioneering residency of the US actor Ira Aldridge in Coventry in 1828, Rogers sets out to trace the history of those performers of colour who followed Aldridge onto UK stages and whose contributions to British Shakespeare have largely gone unacknowledged.
Caribbean uprisings and Black prisoners of war inspire new play
The stories of 18th century Caribbean uprisings and Black prisoners held in an English castle will be told a new play by the National Theatre, created as part of a project involving the University of ÌÇÐÄTV.
Founders of London International Festival of Theatre return to University of ÌÇÐÄTV for honorary degrees
Theatre producers and champions of the arts Lucy Neal and Rose Fenton emphasised the ‘critical’ role of arts venues in society as they were awarded honorary degrees from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV this week.