Ms Sarah Berridge

• Qualifications:PGCert: Psychology of Education - University of Bristol (2016), MA: European Dance Theatre Practice - Laban (2008), PGCE: Drama (1998) BA: Performing Arts, DeMontfort University, (1996)
• Position:Senior Lecturer in Performance
• Department:College of Arts, Technology and Environment
• Telephone:+441173281127
• Email:Sarah.Berridge@uwe.ac.uk
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About me

I am a Senior Lecturer in Drama, with over 20 years' experience in developing and delivering industry-relevant practical workshops in theatre-making.

I have a special interest in devised theatre pedagogy, particularly involving storytelling with the body, gesture and presence.

I am a practicing theatre-maker, whose focus is on applied theatre, devised theatre practices, collaboration, screen-based performance practice and site-specific performance. I have used my professional practice in applied theatre-making to develop collaborative and interdisciplinary projects with numerous community partners across the UK.

My research practice has evolved from years of freelance theatre-making practice (e.g. M31, Kinesis Youth Company; Community at Heart; Acta Community Theatre; Touchdown Dance; OUCH Dance Productions etc.).

My screen work has been shown at various venues and performance festivals: Fragments (Leics); New Works Festival (Leics); The Place Dance for Camera Showcase (London); Yorkshire Dance Festival; BBC Short Film Festival; New Directions; Inbetween Time Festival (Bristol); Arnolfini (Bristol) and Picture This (Bristol). https://vimeo.com/sarahberridge

Since joining UWE in 2015, I have been involved in developing modules on the Drama, Acting and Performance Degree programme, as well as other student enrichment and industry engagement initiatives (e.g. 'Drama Futures': guest speaker sessions and practical workshops from the drama industry and ‘Wellbeing in the Curriculum’ research project)

Current Research Project: I am co-investigator on an international research project (funded by the UKRI ESRC) using applied theatre methods for exploring water security and community responses to climate change; with Lindsey McEwen (Centre for Water, Communities and Resilience) and acta Community Theatre; See UWE RBI blog.

Curator: I have been Guest Curator at the Exeter Dance International Film Festival since 2021: https://ediff.co.uk/

Link Tutor: I have been advising on curriculum development and academic regulations at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School since 2022.

Area of expertise

Collaborative practice, Community or Applied Theatre, Devised Theatre, Socially-engaged Practice, Movement training, Physical Theatre and Video art/multi-media installations. 

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