Esther Wilson
Thesis
The World Turned Upside-Down? Understanding Hamilton and Public Performances of History on the Digital Stage
Supervisor: Geoff Cubitt and Victoria Hoyle
Research
Funded by the White Rose College of the Arts and Humanities, my research is interested in the intersections between public history, performance studies, history on screen and the digital humanities.
In an age of increasing, global digital dependence and integration, my thesis explores from a public history standpoint the impact of evolving digital technologies on the formation, circulation and public consumption of historical ideas and knowledge in contemporary societies. With an understanding of public history in/as performance and drawing across the 'digital sphere', my research considers the significance of Hamilton: An American Musical's performativity, digitality and transmedial engagement with the past. Prioritising both public experience and academic practice, my thesis hopes to encourage new understandings and conceptual frameworks relevant to the public history of today.
Outside of my thesis, I have publications involving sartorial and film & television studies, as well as growing interests involving dance and public memory & agency. I warmly welcome opportunities to discuss my research or related interests.
Outside of my thesis, I have publications involving sartorial and film & television studies, as well as growing interests involving dance and public memory & agency. I warmly welcome opportunities to discuss my research or related interests.
Papers and publications
- A Marriage of Contradictions: The Sartorial Designs of a Regency Yorkshire Wedding Dress, The Journal of Dress History 7, no.1 (2023): 46-56.
- Empathising with The People’s Princess: Diana and Public Engagement with The Crown and its Past," upcoming edited collection, expected 2024
Contact details
Esther
Wilson
Department of History
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD