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 was written because of a perceived need for information about the subject, and is the first book to propose a general theory of devised theatre.

After introducing devised theatre, and identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author goes on to examine how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and considers the potential processes of creating a devised performance. The author looks at the particular working practice and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly, a company at the cutting edge of the contemporary, experimental scene, a theatre-in-education group, and site-specific work that is community or visually performance based. The author also 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.

The Physical Object

Description:xiv, 254 pages : : illustrations ; : 23 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0415048990, 9780415048996, 0415049008, 9780415049009
oclc:ocm29634834
LC Classification:PN2595.13.E97
Dewey Decimal:792/.022

Subjects

24.13 drama genres Experimental theater Experimental theater -- Great Britain Experimenteel toneel Great Britain Improvisatie Improvisation (Acting) Improvisation (Art dramatique) Textbooks (form) Theatre