dr. C.P.A. Heijes

Dr. Coen Heijes holds a BA in Theatre Studies, an MA in English Language and Literature, an MA in Cultural Studies (Anthropology), an MA in Shakespeare Studies, and an MA in Shakespeare and Theatre. He is also a CPA and holds a PhD in Culture and Communication. He wrote/edited/participated in books on the abolishment of slavery, multicultural society, stereotyping, cross-cultural communication, and performing early modern drama today and has published in a wide range of journals. His latest book (Cambridge University Press, 2020) discusses the topic of blackface and racism in the theatre industry. He is a member of the editorial board of Multicultural Shakespeare and of the board of directors of the British Shakespeare Association.