[Commlist] Conference CfP : Angela Lansbury at 100

Just a quick reminder that the deadline to apply for the conference is 
soon - Monday 14th July.

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Angela Lansbury at 100: Celebrating her Stardom and Legacy

Date: 9th and 10th October 2025
Location: The Exchange, University of Birmingham
Hosted by: Laura Milburn and James Rhodes


In celebration of the centenary of the birth of Angela Lansbury 
(1925–2022), this conference invites scholars, critics, and 
practitioners to explore the extraordinary life, career, and cultural 
impact of one of the most versatile and enduring figures in film, 
theatre, and television history.

From her early breakout roles in Gaslight and The Picture of Dorian 
Gray, through her celebrated Broadway performances in Mame, Gypsy, and 
Sweeney Todd, to her iconic portrayal of Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She 
Wrote, Lansbury’s work transcended genres and generations. Her 
contributions to the performing arts, her negotiation of stardom across 
national and cultural boundaries, and her embodiment of complex female 
characters remain ripe for scholarly exploration.

We welcome proposals for papers, panels, or creative presentations 
addressing topics including, but not limited to:

- Angela Lansbury’s performance style and method
- Representations of women, aging, and authority in Lansbury’s work
- Lansbury’s role in musical theatre history
- Murder, She Wrote and its impact on television narrative and genre
- Transatlantic stardom: Lansbury’s navigation of British and American 
identities
- Adaptation and legacy: Lansbury’s influence on subsequent generations
- Angela Lansbury’s political activism and public persona
- Intersections of class, gender, and genre in Lansbury’s career

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit a 250-word abstract and a short biography (100 words) to 
(angelalansburyconference /at/ gmail.com)

Proposals for complete panels (3–4 papers) are also welcome; please 
include an overview and abstracts for each paper.

Key Dates:
       •       Deadline for proposals: 14th July 2025
       •       Notification of acceptance: 31st July 2025
       •       Conference date: 9th and 10th October 2025

For further information, please contact Laura Milburn and James Rhodes 
via email
(angelalansburyconference /at/ gmail.com)

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