PEDAGOGY


In September 2017 I joined the University of Birmingham's Drama and Theatre Arts department as a permanent Teaching Fellow. Between September 2006 and June 2017, I was Associate Lecturer in drama and performance at the University of Kent's School of Arts. I have also been a visiting teacher at Central School of Speech and Drama, and Canterbury Christ Church University. I have taught and convened courses, delivered lectures and workshops, run seminars and supervised students' work at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

​I have an eclectic pedagogy that capitalises on my experience and knowledge as a performance-maker and event producer; emphasising embodied learning and bringing together theory and practice. Above all, I like to encourage a curious, inquisitive and critical body/mind.

​My areas of expertise cover: live art, contemporary performance practice, auto/biography, site-specificity, event design and management,  audience interactivity, self-reflexive and performative writing, new approaches to directing, and key 20th and 21st century practitioners.
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​I have an eclectic pedagogy that capitalises on my experience and knowledge as a performance-maker and event producer; emphasising embodied learning and bringing together theory and practice. Above all, I like to encourage a curious, inquisitive and critical body/mind.
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Here are examples of practical exercises/scores I have created:
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The Gentle Rhythm Of Walking Is Often A Tonic for Thought,
(published in Performance Artist's Workbook: On teaching and learning performance art - essays and exercises.
ed. Pilvi Porkola, vol. 61 The Publication Series of the Theatre Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, 
(available online here)

Recipe for Action.


​Previous students under my supervision on the MA Contemporary Performance Practice at the University of Kent, have created performances involving:
  • building a 3ft. modular structure from plans they'd receive each day from a designer, it was made up entirely of recycled materials and was erected in a public square over the course of a week;
  • making an immersive experience for one audience member at a time involving binaural recording technology and being wheeled around on an office chair whilst blindfolded;
  • making a life-size puppet and living attached to it 24/7 for two weeks,  documenting the process throughout and presenting studio performances at key points;
  • worrying their friends and families about the fact they were going on a number of radical fad diets for a month, only to fake the whole thing, revealing the truth during a cat-walk inspired performance...


Lectures at the University of Kent:
- on my own practice (slides)
- on Jerzy Grotowski (slides / video)
- on Robert Wilson (slides / video)
- on Postmodernism, the Wooster Group, and Forced Entertainment (slides)
- on Performance Art (slides)

"Pablo is an exceptionally engaging and inspirational teacher who has expertise across a range of theoretical and practical areas. He always pushes students to produce their best work and to think creatively, facilitating a fun and supportive learning environment. A talented performer and theatre-maker himself as well as an academic, Pablo encourages students to create interesting, innovative performance practice that is informed by current trends in European theatre. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching with Pablo on modules such as 'New Directions' and 'Performance and Art'. He's always popular with the students!" Dr. Rosemary Klich (Head of Drama and Theatre Studies


"I loved the teaching from Pablo, he was very helpful in his feedback and always made seminars and workshops very engaging and interesting." (anonymous student feedback)

"The regular meetings with Pablo were extremely useful and this constant support allowed me to develop my research portfolio over the whole term. I was able to send him written work and would get feedback within a few days, which was a great help towards the last few weeks building up to my final project. Overall, I couldn't have asked for more support." (anoymous student feedback)