Devising theatre: a practical and theoretical handbook

by Oddey, Alison

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Title Statements

Full title :Devising theatre : a practical and theoretical handbook / Alison Oddey.

Summary

Devising Theatre is a practical handbook that combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch. It is the first book to propose a general theory of devised theatre. After identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author examines how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and provides an historical overview illustrating how it has evolved since the 1960s. Alison Oddey examines the particular working practices and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly and a theatre-in-education group, and offers ideas and exercises for exploration and experimentation.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:1994.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:1994.

Notes

Originally published in paperback 1996.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (269 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781315002569, 1315002566
oclc:ocn868972422
LC Classification:PN2595.13.E97
Dewey Decimal:792/.022

1. An introduction to devised theatre -- 2. Beginnings : how and where to start -- 3. Process : ways and means of making theatre -- 4. From process to product : relationship and practice -- 5. From process to product : the participatory theatre-in-education programme -- 6. Space : site-specific theatre -- 7. Theory and practice -- 8. Learning to devise : practical ideas and suggestions.