British theatre has long been regarded as a world-leader in terms
of its quality, creativity and range. Starting in 1900, this book
introduces the features that characterise modern and current
British theatre. These features include experimental performances
under motorways alongside plays by Stoppard and Ayckbourn, amateur
theatre and virtual spaces, the emergence of the director, the
changing role of writers and political and community shows. The
book is clearly divided into four sections: where it happens, who
does it, what they make and why they do it. It discusses theatre
buildings and theatre which refuses buildings; company
organisation, ensembles and collectives, and different sorts of
acting. A large section describes the major work done for the
stage, from Shaw through to Complicite, via poetic drama, different
sorts of realism and documentary drama. The Introduction stands
apart from other accounts of modern British theatre by bringing
together buildings, people and plays.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Introductions to Literature |
| Release date: |
November 2009 |
| First published: |
December 2009 |
| Authors: |
Simon. Shepherd
|
| Dimensions: |
228 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
268 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-69018-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-521-69018-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780521690188 |
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