Theatre & Performance Studies

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

"'Irmgard Bartenieff has a profound knowledge of the human body and how it moves. I am delighted that this will now be made available to many more people.'." -- George Balanchine of Director, New York City Ballet"'Irmgard Bartenieff's pioneering work in the multiple applications of Labananalysis has..

A critical reassessment of the theory and theatre of Bertold Brecht, examining the influences of Brecht's aesthetics on the pre-eminent materialist critics of the twentieth century. Carney argues that an appreciation of Brecht's theory and theatre is essential to an understanding of contemporary cri..

A critical reassessment of the theory and theatre of Bertold Brecht, examining the influences of Brecht's aesthetics on the pre-eminent materialist critics of the twentieth century. Carney argues that an appreciation of Brecht's theory and theatre is essential to an understanding of contemporary cri..

A fascinating anthology that brings together in one volume many of the most important articles written about Brecht between 1957 and 1997. These essays are an ideal companion to Brecht's plays...

First published in 1997..

Beginning with an essay by Harold Pinter, this text examines social, gendered, ethnic and cultural problems of incarceration explored through contemporary theatre. The essays discuss a range of topics related to the intersection of theatre and prison including theatrical prison projects, Marat/Sade ..

Beginning with an essay by Harold Pinter, this text examines social, gendered, ethnic and cultural problems of incarceration explored through contemporary theatre. The essays discuss a range of topics related to the intersection of theatre and prison including theatrical prison projects, Marat/Sade ..

This beautifully illustrated volume featuring leading writers and experts on carnival, presents a body of work that takes the reader on a fascinating journey exploring the various aspects of carnival, its traditions, history, music and politics..

This beautifully illustrated volume featuring leading writers and experts on carnival, presents a body of work that takes the reader on a fascinating journey exploring the various aspects of carnival, its traditions, history, music and politics..

`one hell of a seminal read ... Here is a book that grapples, with energy, ingenuity and terrific intellectual rigour, with a bewildering forest of issues around gender and politics ... illuminating, insightful, perceptive.' - Women's Review..

A result of many years of research and practice, this book is an inspiring manual for arts practitioners concerned with the relationship between business, the arts and wider society, and particularly those engaged in fundraising...