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  • The History Play

    From Early Modern Drama to the Present

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    Traversing 400 years of drama, this book examines the history play as a distinctive form that has its origins in the Early Modern period and which evolves in each subsequent period according to the segment of history being dramatized and the changing conceptions of the state.Much has been written on Shakespeare's history plays but very little on the overall form and whether it is distinguished by ... Læs mere

    820,38 kr.

    FORUDBESTIL

  • Anansegoro

    Ghana’s National Theatre

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    This volume examines the unique form of postcolonial Ghanaian theatre Anansegoro, ranging from its 1960s origins to its new significance as an example of the intersection between performance, intangible cultural heritage and copyright law.Developed in the 1960s by Efua Sutherland and her collaborators as a new theatre for a newly independent nation, Anansegoro draws directly from the precolonial ... Læs mere

    642,04 kr.

    FORUDBESTIL

  • Acting

    Keywords and Concepts

    Serier serie Readings in Theatre Practice
    An accessible and authoritative compendium of key concepts in acting, this book reveals how the craft has been understood by the world's leading practitioners and theorists.What is 'truthful' acting? Am I 'freeing the voice' and being 'authentic' in my performance? The idioms of acting can both delight and confound. While enthusiastic theatregoers and aspiring actors may be attracted to studio ... Læs mere

    192,22 kr.

  • Kabuki

    Japan’s Mega-Theater

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    This volume provides an accessible overview of the history of kabuki, Japan's 'music-dance-drama'. It traces the development of the form from its ribald, burlesque beginnings in the early 1600s, the creation of grand melodramas in the 1700s, through to 21st century experimental fusions with pop culture, and examines six popular works drawn from the 18th-20th centuries.Along the way, it examines ... Læs mere

    642,04 kr.

  • Kunqu

    China’s Classical Song-drama

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    From its origins in the poetic tradition and its refinement in the southern salons of the 16th century, to its 18th**-century theatrical heyday and patriotic revival in modern times, this book introduces Kunqu and its enduring role in shaping cultural life. As China's classical musical and theatrical tradition, Kunqu is essential to understanding the country's artistic heritage.**The rich body of ... Læs mere

    642,04 kr.

  • Jingju - Beijing/Peking Opera

    History, Practice, and Aesthetics

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    This is an accessible introduction to jingju (Beijing/Peking opera) which presents readers with an analysis of the different components of its aesthetic form in the context of its ongoing cultural history.It traces the history of jingju from its origin during the 1790s to its present-day status as one of the few theatrical forms to enjoy nation-wide popularity in China. In 2010, UNESCO placed it ... Læs mere

    642,04 kr.

  • Nautanki

    The Musical Theatre of North India

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    Drawing on more than 4 decades of experience working in Nautanki as a writer, director, singer, and actor, Sharma's book is the first major study to analyse Nautanki not only through its literary bases, but also through live performances, considering it both in a historical vein and as contemporary theatre on the ground.What entertained India's masses and elites before the arrival of cinema in ... Læs mere

    Før 577,86 kr. Nu 284,95 kr.

  • Noh

    Japanese Classical Dance-drama

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    This volume provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the rich traditions of noh, classical Japanese dance-drama.Drawing from specialized scholarship in English and in Japanese, it takes an accessible approach useful for a range of readers, including students and researchers of Japanese culture and performing arts, as well as theatre practitioners.The introduction provides an overview, ... Læs mere

    Før 577,86 kr. Nu 284,95 kr.

  • Kathakali

    Tradition, Innovations and Transitions in the Dance Drama of Kerala

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    Authored by a leading exponent of the form, this book provides a clear guide to Kathakali, exploring its origin, evolution, and characteristics and the ways it has adapted for a 21st-century audience.Kathakali is an introduction to this vibrant mode of dance drama, which comes from Kerala in southwest India and combines poetry, music, rhythm, and dance to represent stories of gods, demons, and ... Læs mere

    155,49 kr.

  • Documentary Theatre and Performance

    Serier serie Forms of Drama
    What distinguishes documentary theatre from other forms of drama? How has it integrated different media across the years, and to what effect? What is its relationship to truth and reality, and defining moments of civic unrest and political change?In this short, authoritative book, Andy Lavender surveys a century of documentary theatre and performance and analyses key productions. Arranged in 3 ... Læs mere

    177,95 kr.

  • The Great European Stage Directors Volume 8

    Bausch, Castellucci, Fabre

    Serier serie Great Stage Directors
    This volume foregrounds Pina Bausch, Romeo Castellucci and Jan Fabre as three leading directors who have each left an indelible mark on post-war European theatre. Combining in-depth discussions of the artists' poetics with detailed case studies of several famous and lesser-known key works, the authors featured in this volume trace a range of foundational aesthetic strategies that are central to ... Læs mere

    220,75 kr.

  • Stage Management

    Communication Design as Scenography

    Serier serie Readings in Theatre Practice
    Drawing on interview material from more than 20 leading stage managers from the UK, USA and Australia, this book situates the contemporary practice of stage management within its historical and social contexts.Questioning the notions of the invisible stage manager and a linear production process, it argues for a broader conception of stage management lying at the intersections of administration, ... Læs mere

    256,49 kr.