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 and performance, opening up new areas of work and new lines of enquiry.

*The 2021 prize is open for nominations until 1st February 2021.*

Criteria

• Originality – what new perspectives/material/ insights are presented through the collection?
• 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?
• Coherence – what is the effectiveness of the selection and contextualisation of chapters and articles within the collection?

Submission

Please submit the book/journal as published (you can upload a pdf on the nomination form. We can also accept e-books and pre-publication proofs. We are unable to accept hardcopies at this time).

Prize

£200

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 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 within the 12 months leading up to nomination deadline. NB for 2021 prizes the collection must have been published within 24 months leading up to the nomination deadline of 1st Feb 2021.