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This volume explores the rich and complex histories of English, Scottish and Welsh theatres in the 'long' twentieth century since 1895. Twenty-three original essays by leading historians and critics investigate major aspects of theatrical performance. Detailed surveys of key theatre practices across the period are combined with case studies.

The first full-length study to explore the link between a western theatre culture and postmodern performance. Kershaw argues that the former is largely outdated compared to postmodern performance, much of which has a radical edge.

How have theatre and performance research methods and methodologies engaged the expanding diversity of performing arts practices? How can students best combine performance/theatre research approaches in their projects? This book's 29 contributors provide hands-on answers to such questions.

The Radical in Performance investigates the crisis in contemporary theatre, and celebrates the subversive in performance. It is the first full-length study to explore the link between a western theatre which, says Kershaw, is largely outdated and the blossoming of postmodern performance, much of which has a genuinely radical edge. In staying focused on the period between Brecht and Baudrillard, modernity and postmodernism, Baz Kershaw identifi...

Explores the rich and complex histories of English, Scottish and Welsh theatres in the 'long' twentieth century since 1895.

How have research methods and methodologies adapted to the burgeoning environment of theatre and performance studies in recent years? And how can researchers select the best approach for their project? The twenty-nine contributors in this book, including lecturers in performance history, theatre, drama, and scenography as well as practicing theatre directors, artists, writers, and performers, tackle these questions by first discussing the doma...

A study into the relationships between performance, theatre and environmental ecology.

A study into the relationships between performance, theatre and environmental ecology.

A detailed analysis of oppositional theatre as radical cultural practice in its various efforts to subvert the status quo. Its demonstrates how oppositional theatre may have had a significant impact on social and political history. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information.Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.