This prize is for an edited collection (a book of essays or a special issue of a journal) that defines new approaches in research in theatre, dance and performance studies, opening up new areas of work and new lines of enquiry.

*NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2023–2024.*

Criteria

• Originality – What new perspectives/material/insights are presented through the collection? Is there originality in the format as well as the content?
• Significance – Is the concept and purpose of the collection clear and articulated appropriately throughout? How convincingly does the collection define new themes or directions for research in theatre and performance? Is the collection timely and necessary to the field?
• Curation – What is the effectiveness of the selection and contextualisation of chapters and articles within the collection? Is there a diversity of voices (including marginalised and global perspectives, and authors from different career stages)? How does the work make a virtue of being a collection?
• TaPRA core values  – How does the work align with values outlined in the TaPRA manifesto?

Submission

1. An electronic version of the book as published. You can upload a PDF on the nomination form. We can also accept e-books and pre-publication proofs.
2. A 300-word statement from the nominee making the case for how the work submitted meets the purpose and criteria of the prize. The statement will not be used as part of the judging process, but it may be used for promotional purposes.

Prize

Invitation to present as part of a collective sharing at the TaPRA conference following the award and costs associated with attendance covered up to £200.

Membership of TaPRA for a year, normally for the year following the award.

Nomination

Only current TaPRA members can submit nominations for this prize. TaPRA members may self-nominate. Nominations must be seconded by a current TaPRA member from a different institution. Nominators who are not the nominee and seconders must be from a different institution than the nominee. You may not nominate or second more than one entry for this prize in any given year. The nominee does not need to be a member of TaPRA or be working in the UK.

Regulations

The edited collection/special issue must have been published recently, within three years leading up to nomination deadline.

The same piece of work cannot be submitted for this prize more than once.