PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE FOR THE
CREATIVE ARTS
TOPIC: Researching History as Theatre
OVERVIEW: Workshop participants will learn more about the role of research processes in theatre. The development of recent Jamaican works 'Catherine Mulgrave - An African Odyssey' by Heap, and Holgate’s productions “Riot Act,” “Garvey-The Musical” and “The Trial of Governor Eyre” will be explored, supported by play excerpts and a broader discussion about how writers and directors approach historical subjects for the theatre.

FACILITATORS: Dr Brian Heap, Michael Holgate