Lucy Potter

Dr. Lucy Potter serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide, where she specializes in Early Modern English drama, particularly focusing on Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe's works. Her academic expertise centers on classical influences in Early Modern drama, including Aristotle's concept of catharsis, Virgilian intertextuality, and the dramatization of ekphrasis. She coordinates and teaches foundational courses including Shakespeare at level 1, Tragedy at level 2, and Old Texts Made New: Literary Imitation and Allusion at level 3. Her scholarly achievements include winning two Calvin and Rose G Hoffman Prizes for Distinguished Scholarly Essays on Christopher Marlowe, and developing the Shakespeare Matters MOOC, which was a finalist for the 2018 EdX Prize for Exceptional Contributions. Her innovative teaching approach includes taking students to the reconstructed Globe theatre in London, providing them with immersive learning experiences that bring Early Modern drama to life. Her research has particularly focused on Marlowe's influence on Shakespeare's dramatic practice, and she continues to contribute significantly to the field of Shakespeare studies through her teaching and scholarship.