Against a backdrop of colonial wars and espionage, a young British cartographer embarks on an affair with the estranged wife of an exiled and arrogant botanist, setting them on a journey of self-reflection. 'Ordnance' is about human-made borders, both personal and physical, and how they can categorise and shape identity.

As a lecturer it’s great to be able to use my creative practice research to inform my teaching, not only in content, but also in the industry connections I can bring to class,” 

Dr Crewe said.

Working on a professional production with students helps bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing ‘real-world’ experience and connections that can help students on their way in their creative careers.” 

Dr Crewe will take a group of his students to the play and will follow this up with a seminar and panel at UWL with some of the actors and creatives behind the production. The panel will be chaired by Associate Professor in Film and Media Dr Marcus Nicholls and feature Jonathan and the lead actor Rosa French, who is also the co-founder and artistic director of theatre production company STIGMAcollective.