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Cate Blanchett Named Oxford Visiting Professor of Theatre

6/17/2026

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Actress Cate Blanchett has been appointed the Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre for 2026/27 at Oxford University.
She will teach contemporary theatre at St Catherine’s College throughout the 2026/27 academic year.
The professorship, created in 1990 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, has been held by Sir Ian McKellen and Stephen Sondheim among others.
During her tenure Blanchett will give lectures, hold conversations and engage with students and the wider university community.

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Actress Cate Blanchett has been appointed the Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre for 2026/27 at Oxford University.
She will teach contemporary theatre at St Catherine’s College throughout the 2026/27 academic year.
The professorship, created in 1990 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, has been held by Sir Ian McKellen and Stephen Sondheim among others.
During her tenure Blanchett will give lectures, hold conversations and engage with students and the wider university community.