Important dates
07 February 2016 – Abstract (500 words) and biography (200 words) due
19 February 2016 – Feedback given
11 May 2016 – Full paper due (2,500 words +/- 10%)
03 June 2016 – Feedback given
01 July 2016 – Final paper and presentation due (presentation no more than 20 minutes long)
03 September 2015 - Conference


You are invited to submit an abstract to be part of the Cabaret Conference 2016 where we will examine and define the politics involved in performance. We are inviting people to discuss the challenges and benefits involved in cabaret today. We are looking for an array of voices to present on the various issues involved in cabaret.

Benefits of taking part:
- Be part of an important exchange
- Share your knowledge
- Network with peers

Suggested topics include (but not limited to):
- Gender performativity
- Gentrification
- Queer spaces
- Audiences
- Feminism and burlesque
- Trends
- Cultural appropriation
- Competitions
- Mimes
- Clowns
- Drag
Email your abstract and biography to cabaretconference@gmail.com