Mr Felix Nobis
MA (University College Cork), BA (University College Cork)
Felix Nobis curriculum vitae [
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Biography
I worked for many years as a professional actor before beginning an academic career, appearing with major companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Q Theatre and Redstitch, as well as working extensively in television, creating ongoing roles in several ABC series. As a writer / performer, I have created two one-person shows which have toured Australia, Europe and America, and as a playwright I have had several works produced and held positions as Writer in Residence with the Q Theatre (1989), and Affiliate Writer with Melbourne Theatre Company (2008).
From 1995 I spent time in Ireland and completed a BA in English and an MA in Old and Middle English at University College Cork. During this time I wrote a performance translation of the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, and I have toured this translation extensively, including a recorded version for ABC Radio National in 2007. I am currently completing a PhD in comparative models (contemporary and medieval) of storytelling practices.
I have supervised Honours work in fields of performance making, exploration of orality, Shakespearean performance, and storytelling. I am currently teaching in the fields of medieval theatre, contemporary performance practice, site-specific theatre, and performance making.
Link to personal web page
http://nutmeg.easternct.edu/performingarts/theatre/nobis.htmResearch interests
Contemporary Storytelling Practice
Theories and practices of storytelling in contemporary culture(s). Platform and Applied Storytelling in Australian culture and social application.
Orality and Anglo-Saxon Performance Traditions
Performance based study of Anglo-Saxon traditions and epic verse.
Medieval Theatre and Performance
Focusing predominantly on the theatrical experience and mystical experiences of the Corpus Christi Plays. Contemporary performance theory as a means of approaching medieval ritual and performance.
Contemporary Performance Making Practices
Focusing on practical and theoretical strategies of devised performance and theatre making.
Selected Publications
- Nobis, F. (2010) ‘Un-telling Myself: Performance (Preparation) as Research’, in Freeman, J. edited Blood, Sweat & Theory. Faringdon, Libri Publishing.
- Nobis, F. (2007 - 08) Narrator, in Farris, S. directed Walking with Dinosaurs. Australian Tour, Feberuary to June 2007; USA Tour July to October 2007
- Nobis, F. (2006) Adaptation and Narration, Beowulf: A Radio Recording. Melbourne, ABC Radio National.
- Nobis, F. (2006) Script and Performance, Once Upon a Barstool. Melbourne, La Mama Theatre and Regional Victorian Tour.
- Nobis, F. (2000) Beowulf: An Adaptation. Cork, Bradshaw Books.