Comparative Drama Conference
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Comparative Drama Conference July 9–11, 2025 in London.
From provocative panels to unforgettable performances, this year’s gathering offered a powerful reminder of the enduring relevance of drama and performance in confronting the urgencies of our time. We are grateful to all presenters, chairs, organizers, and attendees who made the event such a vibrant success.
The Comparative Drama Conference will return to LAMDA in July 2027.
Looking to 2026
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Comparative Drama Conference will be hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison, from July 9–11, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming colleagues to this dynamic campus in the heart of the American Midwest for another year of rich, international dialogue in drama, theatre and performance studies.
Dates
July 9–11, 2026
Contact
Baron Kelly & Ann M. Shanahan
[email protected]
Location
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus and the Concourse Hotel, 1 W Dayton St., Madison, WI, 523703
Key Dates
September 15, 2025
Call for paper and staged reading proposals opens
December 15, 2025
Deadline for 2026 paper abstracts and staged reading proposals
September 22, 2025
Deadline to submit 2025 conference papers to Comparative Drama
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events for all individuals. Please contact us if you require any specific adaptations.
Getting to LAMDA
LAMDA is based in Hammersmith in West London. Learn more about getting to our campus.
Accommodation
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