Research

THE CONVERSATION

April 2022

Abba and Tupac in the metaverse: how digital avatars could be the bankable future of band touringCreating holographic ‘digital twins’ will significantly reduce the stress, cost and logistical issues of touring – and means artists can live forever onstage.

THE CONVERSATION

MARCH 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky: how acting prepared the Ukrainian president for the role of his lifeAs an actor and performer, Zelensky built his portfolio of presidential skills long before he knew he was going to undertake that role.

THE CONVERSATION

FEBRUARY 2022

The pandemic nearly killed theatre – the creative way it fought back could leave it strongerTheatre was one of the worst-hit industries during the height of the pandemic, but the need to adapt may have set an exciting groundwork for the future.

THE CONVERSATION

DECEMBER 2021

The hidden maths behind our favourite Christmas filmsAn academic has developed a system to measure how much the golden ratio aligns with the plot elements of our all-time favourite Christmas films.

THE CONVERSATION

NOVEMBER 2021

Freddie Mercury 30 years on – remembering the theatrical, eccentric geniusBeyond just his music, Freddie Mercury’s performances, style, and fluidity influenced both his generation and those that followed.

RESEARCH SEMINAR 1

NOVEMBER 2021

Enhanced video seminar of Dr Langston's research on the Golden Ratio and Musical Theatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtJxvdp7FCQ&t=2130s

THE CONVERSATION

MAY 2021

The golden ratio: an ancient Greek formula could be responsible for most hit musicalsA formula found often in nature, many artists believe that following the golden ratio leads to the most aesthetically pleasing work. It can also accidentally turn up in musicals.

PURE, RESEARCH ACTIVITY

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