Immersive Theatres: Intimacy and Immediacy in Contemporary Performance - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1137019832 ISBN 13: 9781137019837

Casa editrice: Palgrave, 2013

Riassunto

This comprehensive text is the first survey to explore the theory, history and practice of immersive theatre. Charting the rise of the immersive theatre phenomenon, Josephine Machon shares her wealth of expertise in the field of contemporary performance, inviting the reader to immerse themselves within this abundantly illustrated text. The first section of the book introduces concepts of immersion, situating them within a historical context and establishing a clear critical vocabulary for discussion. The second section then presents contributions from a wealth of immersive artists.

Assuming no prior knowledge with its critical commentary, this is a rich resource for lecturers and students at all levels and internationally, including undergraduates and post-graduates, as well as practitioners and researchers of contemporary performance. This would also be an ideal text for general enthusiasts and readers with an interest in immersive theatre.  

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Recensione:

“This book comes at a potential tipping point for those of us who study and practise theatre. In the age of Web 2.0, immersive practice looks forward to a rich style of developing affective storytelling and connection via theatrical performance. At the heart of this book is an assessment of the state of theatre at the outset of an existential crisis, looking for ways to bring its audience back into the fold.” (William Lewis, New Theatre Quarterly, Vol. 31 (3), August, 2015)

Descrizione del libro:

A wide-ranging survey of the theory, history and practices of Immersive Theatre, including original interviews with major artists and companies

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• Editore: Palgrave
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1137019832
• ISBN 13: 9781137019837
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 348
• Redattore: Machon J.