U of G's Theatre Studies A Spark to Start Production Contributing to Global Climate Change Theatre Action Festival
Production from university’s School of English and Theatre Studies aims to spur positive climate action
SETS News
Canadian Story Anthology Features U of G Professor
Dr. Madhur Anand, adjunct professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies, is one of 16 writers chosen for the 2024 Best Canadian Stories anthology.
Gryphons Read 2023 - What Strange Paradise, Omar El Akkad
Omar El Akkad
What Strange Paradise
Public Talk: Tuesday, September 26th @ 7 PM
Robert Whitelaw Room, 2nd Floor, McLaughlin Library
Register for this public event on Eventbrite!
U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its seventh iteration. This year’s novel is What Strange Paradise, by Egyptian-Canadian author and journalist, Omar El Akkad. It is the story of two children finding their way through a hostile world. But it is also a story of empathy and indifference, of hope and despair – and about the way each of those things can blind us to reality.
Unveiling "Future Food Visions": Guelph's Culinary Tale as Crafted by Theatre Students & Faculty
Led by Associate Professor Kimberley McLeod, the University of Guelph collaborates with Our Food Future to present "Future Food Visions." Crafted by College of Arts Theatre students, this series of immersive audio experiences sheds light on Guelph’s food history and tackles food insecurity.
SETS Graduate Kimberley Rampersad Receives Rave Reviews for King Lear at Stratford!
The College of Arts is beaming with pride as its theatre graduate, Kimberley Rampersad, earns accolades for her direction of King Lear at the prestigious Stratford Festival. Rampersad's production has received glowing reviews, with critics praising her skillful portrayal of the classic tragedy's themes. Running until October 29th, this remarkable rendition of King Lear promises a captivating theatrical experience. Don't miss the chance to witness Rampersad's talent in action at Stratford!
Lawrence Hill Wins Literary Prize in France
The French translation of a novel by Lawrence Hill, creative writing professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies in the College of Arts, has been recognized with a literary prize in France.
Dr. Ajay Heble Wins Prestigious Killam Prize Worth $100,000!
Dr. Ajay Heble, faculty member in the School of English and Theatre Studies as well as the founding director of U of G's International Institute for Critical Improvisation has been awarded a 2023 Killam Prize, among the most distinguished research awards in Canada.
To read more about this incredible achievement, read the U of G's news release.
Congratulations, Dr. Heble!
Amarllyis, written by Pascal Brullemans
Location: Arts Performance Theatre, Alumni Walk MacKinnon Building Guelph
Evening Performances: November 17, 18, 19 @7:30pm
Matinee Performance: November 19 @2pm
Director: Kim McLeod
Scenography: Troy Hourie & THST 3&4 Production Students
Interview With SETS Professor Judith Thompson
"Theatre Is Now, Theatre Is Live"
An Interview With SETS Professor Judith Thompson
The School of English & Theatre Studies recently interviewed SETS professor & Canadian playwright, Judith Thompson. The interview itself was conducted over email by English PhD candidate, Joseph Shea-Carter.
The Where From Here Conference
Where From Here (Sept 15th-16th) was an interdisciplinary conference that sought to engage the fractious, productive debates over nation & literature to ask what comes next for Canadian literary & cultural studies. Special thanks to Paul Barrett, Sarah Roger, the keynote speakers, the participants, & all the volunteers who helped ensure the two days were filled with such generative, engaging conversations, thought, & scholarship.