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Physical Theatres: An Introduction

By Simon Murray

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9780203012826, 9780415362498, 0415362490, 0415362504, 9780415362504, 0203012828
LCC
PN2071.M6 M87 2007
Open Library ID
OL10204047M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2008438 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
248\247
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction is the first account to provide a comprehensive overview of non text-based theatre, from experimental dance to traditional mime. This book synthesizes the history, theory and practice of physical theatres for students and performers, in what is both a core area of study and a dynamic and innovative aspect of theatrical practice. This comprehensive book: traces the roots of physical performance in classical and popular theatrical traditions looks at the Dance Theatre of DV8, Pina Bausch, Liz Aggiss and J?r?me Bel examines the contemporary practice of companies such as Th?atre du Soleil, Complicit? and Goat Island focuses on principles and practices in actor training, with reference to figures such as Jacques Lecoq, Lev Dodin, Philippe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, Etienne Decroux, Anne Bogart and Joan Littlewood. Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction can be used as a standalone text, or together with its companion volume, Physical Theatres: A Critical Reader, to provide an invaluable introduction to the physical in theatre and performance.

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