Funded PhD Opportunity - Actor-Controlled Interactive Sound Design in Live Theatre Performance

[Rod Selfridge]

Actor-Controlled Interactive Sound Design in Live Theatre Performance

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity at Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, UK.
Deadline: Friday, 09 January 2026

Are you passionate about sound design, live performance, and interactive technology? This practice-based PhD explores how actors can intuitively control sound in real time, using procedural audio and Internet of Sound (IoS) technologies to create immersive, co-created theatre experiences.

Key areas:
✔ Sound design & performance technology
✔ Human-Computer Interaction
✔ Real-time audio synthesis & networking
✔ Collaborative workshops & live case studies

Essential:
First-class honours or distinction at Master’s level in Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Theatre Tech, Computer Science, Music Tech, or similar.
Skills in programming (C++, Python, Max/Pure Data), networking (OSC/UDP), and strong interest in live performance.

Funding: Covers UK/international tuition + living allowance.

Apply now: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/actor-controlled-interactive-sound-design-in-live-theatre-performance/?p189521
Quote Project Code: SCEBE1125 in your application.

For informal enquiries: Dr Rod Selfridge – R.Sel...@napier.ac.uk