Full Name
James Wenley
Job Title
Lecturer in Theatre
Organisation
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Speaker Bio
Dr James Wenley is a Pākehā theatre academic, practitioner, and critic with a passion for promoting the theatre of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a lecturer in the theatre programme of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, James teaches acting, dramaturgy, musical theatre and social practice theatre. James was awarded a PhD from the University of Auckland.
James is a director, dramaturg, writer and performer and makes theatre under his company Theatre of Love. He has recently completed his 'Dr Drama' trilogy, writing and performing Dr Drama Makes a Show (2020), Dr Drama Makes a Show with You (2021) and Dr Drama Makes a Musical (2023).
James is also the editor and founder of TheatreScenes.co.nz, a platform for reviews and commentary on Aotearoa theatre. James regularly provides performing arts commentary and advocacy in the media.
As a researcher, James has investigated the performance and reception of New Zealand theatre toured and produced internationally. His book, Aotearoa New Zealand in the Global Theatre Marketplace: Travelling Theatre, is published by Routledge.
James is a director, dramaturg, writer and performer and makes theatre under his company Theatre of Love. He has recently completed his 'Dr Drama' trilogy, writing and performing Dr Drama Makes a Show (2020), Dr Drama Makes a Show with You (2021) and Dr Drama Makes a Musical (2023).
James is also the editor and founder of TheatreScenes.co.nz, a platform for reviews and commentary on Aotearoa theatre. James regularly provides performing arts commentary and advocacy in the media.
As a researcher, James has investigated the performance and reception of New Zealand theatre toured and produced internationally. His book, Aotearoa New Zealand in the Global Theatre Marketplace: Travelling Theatre, is published by Routledge.
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