Dr Xunnan Li

Profile

My research interests encompass neoliberalism in the creative economy, Chinese traditional theatre industry, intercultural performance, and post-digitalism arts experience. I have published articles in reputable journals such as RiDE: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance; Interdisciplinary Approaches to Intangible Cultural Heritage: Media, Performance, and the Public Space.

Prior to joining the University of Leeds, I taught and researched at esteemed institutions worldwide, including Central Saint Martin's University of the Arts London, University of Reading, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, West Sydney University, Monash University Australia, and National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts.

Additionally, I possess expertise in international arts event and festival management. The theatre festival I co-directed received the "Best Online Cultural Project" award at the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum. I also collaborated closely with notable events such as London Fashion Week, Edinburgh Fringe Arts Festival, British Film Festival.

I’m also an established Chinese-English translator with over 10 book translations published and a renowned theatre review author, as you can read my review articles via the link on The Theatre Times.

Responsibilities

• Program Leader for MA Global Performance and Cultural Industries
• School EDI lead
• Deputy Director of Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing

Research interests

With a strong academic background in arts entrepreneurship and immersive technological innovation, I have rich experience working with art practitioners in research projects, intercultural events, and international workshops.

My recent research interest is the post-digitalism and the technological innovation policies in China and the UK.

Qualifications

• PhD at Royal Holloway University of London
• MA at SOAS University of London
• Dalian University of Foreign Languages

Professional memberships

• IFTR
• FHEA
• The Chartered Institute of Management
• The Theatre Times Magazine

Student education

Programmer Leader for Global Performance and Cultural Industries

Current Postgraduate Researchers:

Wenjun Fan

Mengjiao Wang