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L. Nicol Cabe
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L. Nicol Cabe, digital dramaturg

L. Nicol Cabe is an award-winning sci-fi solo performer, writer, dramaturg, and director. She focuses on speculative fiction and new plays, predominantly taking her work to fringe festivals around the world. A graduate of the University of Glasgow (MLitt, 2021) and Flinders University (PhD, 2025) focusing on new media theatre and online liveness, she has a history of creating fantastical productions on a budget. 

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Essay

Seize the Means of Audience Outreach

31 July 2025

Online theatre spaces can promote accessibility, democratic processes, international connections, and ecological benefits, but many digital platforms act as intermediaries that disrupt storytelling for their own profit. L. Nicol Cabe considers this paradox and offers potential paths forward.

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