Laina Southgate

Laina’s dissertation research focuses on Shakespeare adaptation and translation in Northern Scandinavia, with a focus on Finland. Using postcolonial theory, Laina explores the ways in which Shakespeare, when adapted by marginalized nations, can be fetishized as a British cultural icon while at the same time is used to confer legitimacy upon nation building endeavours. In addition to dissertation writing, Laina works with Shakespeare Quarterly editor Professor Jeremy Lopez as the Associate Production Editor, and is a Junior Fellow at Massey College. Laina is also a leader of the “Shakespeare Reading and Research” group.