Team Leader/Higher Education Lead at Kingston College, Dr Catherine Trenchfield, has published a fascinating book exploring Kneehigh Theatre Company's notions of ‘Brand Kneehigh’ which discusses how their theatrical style enjoyed local and global appeal, in relation to theories of globalisation, localisation and cultural exchange.
Recognised by the British Council as one of Britain’s most exciting and innovative theatre companies, Kneehigh was a Cornish based Theatre Company, with a reputation for transforming classic fairy tales, popular films and literature into performance using song, dance, physical theatre, puppetry and multi-media.
Dr Trenchfied obtained her PhD at Royal Holloway University, UK, researching Kneehigh Theatre Company. In addition to being an Early Careers Researcher, she is a Team Leader/Higher Education Lead in Creative Industries within our University Centre at Kingston College, as well as Course Leader of our BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Media and Associate Lecturer in Performing Arts at the University of West London. Additionally, she is a Senior Fellow with the Higher Education Academy, UK, and received her MA in Theatre and Performance Studies from Rose Bruford College, UK.
The Global and Local Appeal of Kneehigh Theatre Company: Brand Kneehigh by Dr Catherine Trenchfield - view online here.
