Propelling Edward III: Research in Action is a two-day symposium taking place on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 January 2015, in the Theatre Space at Wimbledon College of Arts.

The symposium will explore Shakespeare’s Edward III through theatre practice and debate, and will open with Edward Hall (Director of the Propeller Theatre Company), Michael Pavelka (MA Theatre DesignCourse Director and Propeller Designer) and Roger Warren (Propeller Text Editor) rehearsing the first scene of the play with actors from the Propeller Theatre Company.

The day will continue with scene rehearsals and speakers includingProfessor Jean Howard (Columbia University, NY), Peter Kirwan(Nottingham University), Lucy Cullingford (University of Warwick),David Lindley (Leeds University) and Paul Allen (presenter of “Night Waves”).

The second day of the symposium will be led by Professor Carol Rutter and Dr Andy Kesson who will facilitate a debate between the delegates, Edward Hall and the Propeller actors.