The Department of Drama at Queen Mary University of London is pleased to host the annual conference of the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA), taking place from 2–4 September 2026.

TaPRA 2026 will bring together scholars and artists for three days of working group sessions, panels, and plenary events across Queen Mary’s Mile End campus. The TaPRA Gallery, where attendees can exhibit practice-based research, will unfold in BLOC, a new, state-of-the-art gallery, studio, and cinema space.

An expansive social and artistic programme in collaboration with the Whitechapel Gallery will run throughout the conference, drawing on the Department of Drama’s strong connections to London’s East End and the Live Art sector. For those unable to attend the conference in person, online participation will be available.

There is no overarching theme for TaPRA 2026, but all participants are encouraged to use the conference as an opportunity to gather and reflect collectively on what needs to be done to secure a sustainable future for theatre and performance research.

Full details on the conference, including how to register, are available on the conference website.